PowerStop KC1043A Z23 Evolution Front Brake Kit w/Calipers for 03-21 Honda Acura

Vehicle Fitment

• 2003-2012 Honda Accord (DX, LX, EX, EX-L, SE, Hybrid), Front brakes
• 2013-2021 Honda Civic (EX, EX-L, EX-T; excludes Si/Type R), Front brakes
• 2016 Honda CR-Z (EX, EX-L, LX), Front brakes
• 2014-2015 Acura ILX Base, Front brakes

Features

• Z23 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pads (low-dust, high fade resistance)
• Drilled & slotted vented rotors for heat dissipation and debris clearance
• Red powder-coated cast-iron calipers for corrosion protection and style
• Matched stainless-steel hardware kit included
• High-temp brake lubricant applied to pads and contact points
• Precision machined rotors: run-out ≤ 0.0015", DTV ≤ 0.005", mill balanced
• Rubberized dual-layer shims for noise insulation
• Bolt-on installation - no modifications required

Specifications

• Position: Front only
• Rotor diameter: 282 mm
• Lug pattern: 5-lug
• Rotor surface: Slotted x Drilled, zinc plated
• Caliper material: Cast iron, single-piston floating design
• Pad material: Carbon-fiber ceramic compound
• Includes premium stainless-steel pins, boots, seals and crush washers
• Emission: Legal in US, Prop 65 warning applies (zinc content) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Included Components

• 1x pair of Front rotors (drilled & slotted, zinc-plated)
• 1x pair of Z23 carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads
• 2x powder-coated calipers (front left and right)
• 1x full stainless-steel installation hardware kit
• 1x tube of high-temperature brake lubricant

Product Description

The PowerStop Z23 Evolution Front Brake Kit (KC1043A) is a complete bolt-on upgrade designed to dramatically improve front braking performance on select Honda and Acura vehicles. Combining high-performance carbon-fiber ceramic pads with drilled and slotted rotors and powder-coated calipers, this kit delivers enhanced cooling, reduced pad dust, and a clean aesthetic behind factory wheels. Brake rotor run-out and thickness variation are held to OEM-grade tolerances to ensure smooth, shake-free stopping under stress.

Ideal for daily drivers, enthusiasts, or owners upgrading wheels or boosting horsepower, this kit fits select trims from 2003 to 2021 models. Fast heat rejection and fade resistance support spirited driving conditions without sacrificing quiet or cleanliness. Pads bed in quickly, and low dust output helps keep wheels looking fresh.

Installation is made easy with pre-assembled calipers and matched stainless-steel hardware. The zinc-plated rotors resist corrosion, and high-temp lubricant is pre-applied to key contact areas. Always follow PowerStop's break-in bedding procedure and consult your vehicle service manual or professional installer for torque specs and bleeding instructions.