The Power Stop K2069-36 is a front-axle pad and rotor package from the brand's Z36 Truck & Tow line. It pairs low-dust carbon-fiber ceramic pads with drilled and slotted rotors, and the manufacturer says the venting helps keep brake temperatures down on long mountain descents. Stainless-steel hardware is included for a bolt-on swap, so the kit is aimed at Escalade owners who tow, haul, or drive hills regularly and want more than the factory setup offers.
Owners on user forums often describe the fronts as the weak point on these vehicles, with pad material transferring to the rotors and producing the warped-rotor feel that drivers complain about. Replacing the front rotors and pads with a matched set addresses that spot at a lower cost than a full big-brake conversion, and the factory calipers stay in place. This kit does not include calipers. The manufacturer sells a separate Z36 version with powder-coated calipers, so confirm which one you are buying. Searchers looking for a 2008-2019 Cadillac Escalade front Z36 truck and tow brake kit, carbon-fiber ceramic pads, or drilled and slotted front rotors for towing should check the application details below before ordering. Follow the manufacturer's break-in procedure after installation so the pads can lay an even friction layer on the rotors.
No. This K2069-36 kit covers the front pads and rotors. The manufacturer offers its Z36 Truck & Tow Brake Upgrade Kit with Powder Coated Calipers as a separate product, so check the listing before you order.
Yes. The manufacturer states that the break-in procedure is critical to brake performance because it lays down an even layer of friction material on the rotors. Follow its break-in instructions after installation.
The manufacturer describes this kit as an easy, bolt-on installation with stainless hardware included, which makes it a realistic driveway job for someone comfortable with disc brakes. Plan on a jack, jack stands rated for the vehicle, a socket set, a torque wrench, and a C-clamp or similar tool for pushing back the caliper piston. Work on one side at a time so the opposite side remains as a reference. Use the torque values in the manufacturer's install instructions, since the specs are not listed here, and do not reuse worn caliper bolts or hardware unless the instructions allow it. After the pads are installed, follow the manufacturer's break-in procedure. If the hydraulic system is opened, bleed the brakes before driving.
