Power Stop 2024+ Ford Mustang Dark Horse Z26 Street Performance Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads

Front Z26 Street Performance Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads for 2024-2026 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack and Dark Horse

The Power Stop Z26-2516 is the Z26 Street Performance Carbon-Fiber Ceramic front brake pad set for the 2024-2026 Ford Mustang GT with the Performance Package and Dark Horse models. The Z26-2516 uses a carbon fiber infused ceramic compound that delivers stronger stopping force than stock pads while keeping brake dust production low enough to maintain cleaner wheel faces between washes. The chamfered and slotted pad design minimizes brake noise and squeal during normal street driving, and the stainless steel shims included with the Z26-2516 provide an additional layer of noise insulation between the pad backing plate and the caliper piston. The backing plate is powder coated for corrosion resistance, and the high-temperature brake lubricant included with the kit ensures smooth caliper slide pin operation after installation. The Z26-2516 installs with no caliper modifications and uses the factory brake caliper hardware mounting positions on the S650 Mustang.

Key Features

• Front brake pad set for 2024-2026 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack and Dark Horse
• Z26 Street Performance carbon-fiber ceramic compound for stronger stopping with less dust
• Chamfered and slotted pad design minimizes brake noise under street conditions
• Stainless steel shims included for additional noise dampening between pad and caliper piston
• Powder coated matte black backing plate for long-term corrosion resistance
• Includes high-temperature brake lubricant for caliper slide pins
• Direct replacement fit for the S650 Mustang GT Performance Pack and Dark Horse front brake system
• 90-day or 3,000-mile limited warranty
• Prop 65 warning applies to California residents

Vehicle Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• 1 x Set of Z26-2516 front brake pads (driver and passenger side)
• Stainless steel shims
• High-temperature brake lubricant

About Power Stop

Power Stop is a Chicago-based brake manufacturer producing performance-upgrade brake kits, pads, and rotors for passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs. Power Stop's Z26 Street Warrior carbon-fiber ceramic series is designed as a performance street upgrade over stock brake pads for muscle cars and high-horsepower street applications. The Z26-2516 is Power Stop's Z26 application for the S650 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Package and Dark Horse front axle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Power Stop Z26-2516 is the Z26 Street Performance carbon-fiber ceramic front brake pad set for the 2024-2026 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack and the Dark Horse. The Z26-2516 replaces the factory front pads with a low-dust, low-noise ceramic compound infused with carbon fiber for improved stopping performance under street and light track conditions.

No. The Z26-2516 is specifically designed for the 2024-2026 Mustang GT with the Performance Package and the Dark Horse. These trims use a different front brake caliper and rotor size than the EcoBoost base models. Verify your Mustang's trim and brake package before ordering.

The Z26 compound combines a low-dust ceramic base with carbon fiber reinforcement. This increases the compound's friction coefficient and temperature resistance compared to typical OEM ceramic pads, improving bite and pedal feel under aggressive street driving while keeping brake dust production low. The result is a pad that performs more assertively than stock while keeping your wheels cleaner between washes.

The Z26 Street Performance pads are designed and rated for street and light track use. For full track days involving sustained high-speed braking, Power Stop's Z26-2516 may be used for street warm-up laps but may exceed its thermal envelope during extended heavy braking sessions. If regular track use is planned, consider Power Stop's Track Day or Extreme series for higher temperature capacity.

The Z26-2516 is a pad-only kit and does not include rotors. If your existing rotors are within minimum thickness specification and the surfaces are smooth and even, you can install the Z26-2516 pads on the existing rotors after proper break-in. For best results, install new matching rotors at the same time as new pads.

Yes. The Z26-2516 kit includes premium stainless steel shims that install between the pad backing plate and the caliper piston to reduce brake noise and vibration transfer. Install the shims per Power Stop's instructions for optimal noise suppression.

Power Stop backs the Z26-2516 with a 90-day or 3,000-mile limited warranty from the date of installation. The warranty covers manufacturing defects. It does not cover wear from normal use or damage from improper installation.

Yes. Power Stop recommends a bed-in procedure for new brake pads. Perform 8-10 moderate stops from 30-35 mph to 10 mph without coming to a complete stop, allowing the brakes to cool between stops. Avoid hard stops for the first 500 miles after installation to allow the pad compound to properly seat against the rotor surface.

Installation Instructions

1. Safely lift and support the vehicle on jack stands and remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the caliper slide pin bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor. Support the caliper with a wire hook to avoid stressing the brake hose.
3. Slide the old brake pads out of the caliper bracket and discard.
4. Clean the caliper bracket pad contact points with a wire brush and wipe with brake cleaner.
5. Apply the included high-temperature brake lubricant to the caliper slide pins and bracket pad contact ears per Power Stop's instructions. Do not apply lubricant to the pad friction surfaces or rotor faces.
6. Install the included stainless steel shims onto the pad backing plates per the orientation shown in the instructions.
7. Insert the new Z26-2516 pads into the caliper bracket with the friction material facing the rotor.
8. Compress the caliper piston fully and slide the caliper back over the new pads and rotor. Torque the caliper bolts to the Ford factory specification for the S650 Mustang.
9. Reinstall the wheel and torque lug nuts to factory specification.
10. Perform the Power Stop bed-in procedure before aggressive street driving or track use.

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