Powerstop K6560-36 vs Detroit Axle Drilled/Slotted Brake Kits

[Rayyy]

I got the PowerStop drilled/slotted rotors, along with the PowerStop Extreme Severe-Duty Truck & Tow brake pads… and this combo is by far the best brakes I’ve ever had on any truck in my entire life.

I’ve tried Detroit Axle, EBC (Green Stuff and Yellow Stuff)… none come close.

I’ve put almost 10,000 miles on this combo so far, still stop on a dime, no need to warm up, and modulation control is absolutely phenomenal.

 

[Rayyy]

Btw I’ve not tried the Severe-Duty AC Delco, though, which I imagine could be a formidable contender.

 

[Doubeleive]

this set will run you about $450, can't beat it unless you go up to a big brake kit
most of your other brake calipers out there are "remanufactured"
even the powerstop rotors are from "oem samples"

 

[adriver]

You don't have many posts, so just making sure; Have you already upgraded the calipers to the NNBS? Those pads won't work in 2004 calipers. (The 2005-2007 NBS have the same size rotors, but different style pads and calipers than the NNBS (/K2XX) caliper upgrade.


I'm always the buzzkill on this one, but why slotted and drilled? Those slots and holes are designed to remove EXCESS gasses. Are you road course racing your Tahoe? Do you hit the Tail of the Dragon? If you NEEDED slotted and drilled on the street, I promise you would earn at least one reckless driving ticket. They are popular because they are the "cool thing to do", but there is less surface area to create friction.

My analogy, is if you race it, or you have two really heavy feet and drive in DC, Dallas, New York, or LA style traffic; or perhaps you tow heavy in a hilly area, then maybe you want slotted or cross drilled. If you know not to give yourself an ulcer from driving, know how to coast, or live out in the country where your biggest concern is an animal jumping out in front of you, then blank rotors have more surface area, which will create more friction, and stop shorter.

 

[petethepug]

Get the PowerStop.

* Zinc coating is unstoppable. They still look new after 7 years.
* x drilled holes are countersunk to stop spider cracks.
* slots & x drill eliminate warp / pad accumulation pulsing.
* they disburse water without pumping brakes.
* I haven’t tracked them, but they do not fade or glaze pads.

I run them on 2 VW, Audi & Esky. Three are daily’s. They save the pads, quiet and last. Do not purchase their F/R kit with pads. Save $50+ purchasing separately. I use Bosch ceramic pads on everything. Ultra low dust, quiet 100% of the time and predictable cold or hot. There are no performance or maintenance downsides. You’ll get at least a decade out of them and they do not rust.