PowerStop Z23-2173 front brake pad for the 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and other vehicles presses against the rotor to slow the vehicle with a low-dust ceramic formula. This PowerStop brake pad is made as an upgrade over stock brakes to reduce brake dust and cut noise. Some catalogs list it as a disc brake pad set.
- Z23 Evolution Sport carbon-fiber ceramic formula for increased braking power without sacrificing everyday drivability
- Low-dust formulation verified in third-party on-vehicle testing
- Positive mold technology for consistent wear and performance
- Thermal scorched pad surface for a fast break-in
- Chamfered and slotted pad with multi-layer rubberized shims for virtually noise-free braking
- Powder coated backing plate resists rust and corrosion to provide extended pad life
Quick facts
- Part: PowerStop Z23-2173 brake pad
- Also called: disc brake pad set
- Fits: 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Material: Carbon fiber ceramic friction material
- Condition: New
Squealing or grinding when you brake, a longer stopping distance or pads worn thin can mean the pads are due. If worn pads are the cause, this set replaces them. Before replacing them, look for the cause: during a brake service with the engine off, measure the pad thickness and look over the rotor face for grooves or cracks.
Fits
As a front brake pad, it is a direct-fit replacement for the 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2019-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 too. Driving something else? Run your year, make and model through the "Vehicles it fits" section to see if these pads are meant for it.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per application: 1
Build and materials
- Friction material: Carbon fiber ceramic
- Grade type: Performance
- Slotted: Yes
- Chamfered edges: Yes
- Backing plate: Powder coated
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One set of front brake pads with pad shims, stainless-steel hardware and ceramic brake lubricant. The fitment calls for one set per vehicle, and this listing holds one set.
Installation notes
- The included hardware and ceramic brake lubricant are there to make the brake job easier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the right Chevy Tahoe brake pads for a 2021-2024 Tahoe?
Yes. PowerStop Z23-2173 is a front brake pad for the 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. For another truck or SUV, look up its year, make and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Are these GMC Sierra 1500 brake pads for the 2019-2024 model years?
Yes. PowerStop Z23-2173 is a front brake pad for the 2019-2024 GMC Sierra 1500, and the fitment calls for one set per vehicle.
Are PowerStop Z23 brake pads ceramic or semi-metallic?
These front pads use a carbon fiber ceramic friction material, a low-dust ceramic formula infused with carbon-fiber.
What hardware comes with the PowerStop Evolution brake pads?
The pads come with pad shims, stainless-steel hardware and ceramic brake lubricant, so the hardware is already in the kit.
Do front Z23-2173 brake pads need a long break-in?
PowerStop Z23-2173 has a thermal scorched pad surface for a fast break-in. The pads are also chamfered and slotted for noise-free braking.
