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PowerStop  Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Brake Pads

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PowerStop Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Brake Pads
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Brakes are a safety critical part of a motor vehicle. Brake components should be installed by a competent mechanic in a professional manner. Any incorrect installation of brake components can cause a major safety problem or an accident. If you are not a competent and qualified mechanic you should not attempt to install these products, but should take the vehicle to a vehicle dealer or competent automotive mechanic for their installation.

Disc brake pads and rotors are wear items and as such, should be inspected regularly and replaced as necessary. Read More.

Upgrade the performance of your car, truck or SUV with PowerStop''s Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Brake Pads. These pads feature a low-dust ceramic formula infused with carbon-fiber, delivering improved braking power while maintaining everyday drivability.

Positive mold technology delivers consistent wear and performance while the powder coated backing plate resists rust and corrosion. The brake pads are drop-in ready, with no modifications to your vehicle required.

Features & Benefits

  • Low-dust formulation verified through 3rd party on-vehicle testing
  • Dual-layer rubberized shims for virtually silent braking
  • Premium stainless-steel hardware
  • New pin bushing kit
  • Hi-temp brake lubricant
  • 60-day hassle-free returns
  • 90-day / 3,000 miles warranty

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Consumer Reviews

  • July 01, 2026

    (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    4.6 out of 5

    These brakes are great on a performance car but not on a subaru. The rear pads are smaller and having the rotors drilled and slotted eats the rear pads yearly. I am on my 3rd set of rear pads but this last time I switched out the rotors for regular rotors, still powerstop brand. The front i had to replace the pads once already as well. On my camaro I have an extreme kit and they are barely even worn at all. I drive that car very spirited and probably hit 120 daily on my wife s car its just a commute to work and back. Would stick to standard rotors on the subaru s from now on. Lesson learned

    • Vehicle: 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

    • Vehicle Miles: 140,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 30,000

    • Driving Style: Average

    • Driving Conditions: Mostly City

    • Pads: PowerStop Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Brake Pads

    • Rotors: PowerStop Evolution Drilled, Slotted & Zinc Plated Rotors

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: N/A

    • Location: PITTSBURGH, PA

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  • June 06, 2026

    (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    3.9 out of 5

    Z23 brake pads are outstanding. It took just a few stops over a few miles for them to perform and sound perfectly (no noise). These are designed for Corvettes and other sports cars, but they are perfectly fine on my easy going Lincoln. No dust carbon fiber pads have come to the masses. Very affordable for a high performance part like this.

    • Vehicle: 2019 Lincoln MKC 2.3T AWD

    • Vehicle Miles: 29,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 100

    • Driving Style: Easy Going

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: PowerStop Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Brake Pads

    • Rotors: N/A

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: N/A

    • Location: NEW YORK, NY

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  • April 19, 2026

    (Verified Purchase)

    4.8 out of 5

    The best kit to upgrade brakes

    • Vehicle: 2017 Ford Explorer 4WD Sport

    • Vehicle Miles: 116,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 100

    • Driving Style: Average

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: PowerStop Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Brake Pads

    • Rotors: PowerStop Evolution Drilled, Slotted & Zinc Plated Rotors

    • Lines: Other

    • Calipers: Other

    • Location: JASPER, IN

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