Upgrading a braking system shouldn't require researching dozens of individual components.

Pads, rotors, hardware, calipers, and wear sensors all need to work together.

PowerStop simplified that process by creating one of the aftermarket's most recognizable innovations—the complete brake upgrade kit. Instead of purchasing components separately, enthusiasts receive a matched system engineered to improve braking performance while simplifying installation. Today, PowerStop develops braking solutions for virtually every type of vehicle, from daily commuters to muscle cars, trucks, SUVs, and dedicated performance applications.

The One-Click Brake Upgrade

PowerStop introduced its complete brake upgrade kit to remove the guesswork from brake replacement.

Each kit combines carefully matched components—including brake pads, rotors, and installation hardware—into a single package designed for direct replacement. This system-based approach has helped make brake upgrades more accessible for both enthusiasts and professional installers while providing coverage for approximately 98% of vehicles on the road.

Product Categories

PowerStop offers a comprehensive range of braking components, including:

• Complete brake upgrade kits
• Brake pad and rotor kits
• Carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads
• Performance brake rotors
• Powder-coated brake calipers
• Brake caliper kits
• Big brake conversion kits
• Brake wear sensors
• Brake shoes
• Wiper blade kits

Many of these products are available as complete packages designed around specific driving styles and vehicle applications.

Braking Solutions for Different Driving Needs

Not every vehicle is driven the same way.

PowerStop organizes many of its brake kits according to how the vehicle is used, allowing owners to choose components that match their driving conditions.

Popular product families include:

• Z23 Evolution Sport for daily-driven cars, trucks, and SUVs.
• Z26 Street Warrior for muscle cars and higher-horsepower street vehicles.
• Z36 Truck & Tow for trucks and SUVs used for towing, hauling, or off-road driving.
• EV35 brake kits developed specifically for electric vehicles.

This application-specific approach helps drivers select braking components appropriate for their vehicle and intended use.

Engineered for Everyday Reliability

PowerStop brake systems are designed as direct bolt-on replacements for factory braking components.

Many of the company's brake pads utilize a carbon-fiber ceramic friction material developed to reduce brake dust, minimize noise, and provide consistent stopping performance. Products are also validated using the same "LA Traffic Test" employed by automotive manufacturers to evaluate braking systems under repeated stop-and-go driving conditions.

Performance Without Complicated Installation

Whether replacing worn factory brakes or upgrading a vehicle for spirited driving, PowerStop emphasizes convenience alongside performance.

By packaging compatible components together and engineering them for direct installation, the company allows enthusiasts to improve braking confidence without the complexity often associated with performance brake upgrades. This combination of ease of installation, broad vehicle coverage, and application-specific engineering has made PowerStop one of the most popular aftermarket braking brands available today.

Explore PowerStop at XPH

At XPH, we offer a wide selection of genuine PowerStop products, including complete brake upgrade kits, carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads, drilled and slotted rotors, calipers, big brake kits, and braking solutions for daily drivers, performance vehicles, trucks, SUVs, and towing applications.

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