This is the rear axle set in PowerStop's Z17 Evolution Plus line, a ceramic stock-replacement pad with the hardware included. The manufacturer says the ceramic formula is built to maximize stopping power while cutting brake dust and noise. The pads use OE positive mold technology and a thermally scorched friction surface for a quicker break-in, and they are chamfered and slotted. The kit includes premium stainless-steel hardware and a pin bushing kit.
Compared with a budget pad, the case for this one is quiet, clean-wheeled daily driving. The manufacturer says the low-dust formula was validated through on-vehicle third-party testing in the USA, and the multi-layer rubberized shims are designed to keep noise down. For a GX460 used for commuting, towing light loads, or family hauling, that means fewer dusty rear wheels and less squeal than many economy pads deliver. The application is the rear axle of the Lexus GX460. Year coverage for this part number is listed with some variation, so confirm your exact model year before ordering. Enthusiasts searching for a low-dust ceramic rear pad for a GX460 or a Z17 Evolution Plus upgrade will find this part number matches that need.
Owners on user forums commonly recommend replacing rotors rather than resurfacing them when pads are due, since resurfaced rotors can warp and cause pulsation. Check rotor thickness and runout against the manufacturer's service specifications before reusing your old discs.
Yes. The manufacturer publishes a bedding procedure, and the correct steps depend on the rotor type installed. Following it helps lay down an even friction layer on the rotors and supports consistent braking.
This is a manageable rear-axle job for a home mechanic with a floor jack, jack stands, a torque wrench, and a C-clamp or caliper piston tool. The manufacturer's install guidance calls for DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid and brake lubricant, and it advises clamping the caliper piston back to make room for new pads. Keep the caliper off its hose, clean the caliper rails and hardware slides, and apply brake grease only to the pad backing plate edges that contact the caliper, never the friction surface. Owners on user forums suggest high-temperature grease on the caliper bolts and hub face to make future service easier. Finish by pumping the pedal to seat the pads, checking fluid level, and completing the manufacturer's bedding procedure before normal driving.
