The Power Stop K2069 is a front brake pad and rotor kit for the Cadillac Escalade, built on the brand's Z23 Evolution Sport formula. The pads use a carbon-fiber-reinforced ceramic compound that the manufacturer says resists fade under heavy braking, and the kit pairs them with drilled and slotted rotors, stainless steel hardware, and high-temperature brake lubricant. This is the pad-and-rotor version, so it is meant to work with your existing front calipers. Power Stop sells a separate with-calipers kit if you also want new calipers.
Compared with factory pads, the appeal is cooler, more consistent stops when a full-size SUV is loaded. The manufacturer describes the drill holes as a way to reduce rotor temperature during extreme braking, and the slots as a way to clear gas and debris from the pad face. Some owners on user forums feel the factory rotors hold up well and that the pads are the weak point, so a pad-only swap is a reasonable alternative to weigh against this kit. Others report drilled rotors wearing faster, so a buyer chasing a long rotor life should weigh that tradeoff before buying.
The kit is listed for 2008-2019 Escalade applications, but sources differ on model-year and trim coverage, so confirm your VIN against the manufacturer's fitment lookup before ordering. Owners on user forums commonly cite the factory front rotors on these trucks as 330mm (about 13 inches). Expect to bed in the pads after installation: the manufacturer's procedure calls for moderate stops from 35 mph to 5 mph without letting the brakes cool, followed by a cooling drive, and a resin smell during this process is normal. Buyers searching for a 2008-2019 Escalade front brake upgrade, carbon-fiber ceramic pads, or a drilled and slotted rotor kit will find this setup suits a daily-driven, heavier truck.
No. The manufacturer offers the Z23 Evolution Sport front kit with calipers as a separate product, so this pad-and-rotor version is intended for use with the vehicle's existing front calipers.
The manufacturer's Z23 break-in procedure calls for five moderate stops from 35 mph to 5 mph in quick succession without letting the brakes cool, then about five minutes of gentle driving at moderate speed to cool down. A resin smell during this process is expected.
The manufacturer's front brake installation guide lists an estimated time of about five hours, which makes this a moderate-difficulty job for a home mechanic with basic tools and experience. Per the guide, you will need a jack and jack stands rated for the vehicle's weight, wheel chocks, fresh brake fluid, brake component lubricant, and either a caliper piston compressor or a C-clamp. The guide walks through removing the pads and caliper bracket, cleaning the rotor hub, and reinstalling the bracket and pads before refitting the wheel. Because the kit does not include calipers, pay close attention to pushing the caliper pistons back, since the thicker new pads need the extra room.
