Powerstop Z36 Truck/Tow or 2016+ Brakes

[Five70]

Hi all - I’d like to upgrade my 2011 LX’s brakes ahead of summer camping season. I tow a 4200 lb camper in the summer through the Rocky Mountains and the factory brakes leave a little (lot?) to be desired. Yes, I downshift, take it easy and have a trailer brake controller.

I’ve seen folks upgrade to the Powerstop z36 Truck and Tow brakes or the 2016+ stock brakes with the larger calipers and rotors.

Which would you recommend? Has anyone had both and can compare? Thanks!

 

[NKP Garage]

for 4200lb your stock brakes will do fine. If they're in good shape I wouldn't bother swapping them out, just stick to OEM. That said, I used the Z36 brakes on my 2009 LX570 and they were a big improvement over stock when towing. Especially when towing our 8200 lbs boat/trailer. No brake fade after multiple back to back stops. They were great. They also wore really well and didn't have any warping even after a couple years.