PowerStop Z23-6012 Z23 Evolution Front Pads for Kia Stinger/Genesis G70 18-23

Vehicle Fitment

• 2019-2022 Genesis G70 (All Trims: Advanced, Base, Design, Dynamic, Elite, Prestige, Sport, Sport Advanced, Sport Prestige, Launch Edition; 2.0T I4 / 3.3T V6; RWD/AWD; Front)
• 2018-2023 Kia Stinger (All Trims: Base, GT, GT-Line, GT2, Premium; 2.0T I4 / 2.5T I4 / 3.3T V6; RWD/AWD; Front)

Fitment Notes

• This is a front axle brake pad set only. No rotors are included. The rear companion part for the same platforms is PowerStop Z23-2144.
• Both the Genesis G70 and Kia Stinger are equipped with Brembo front calipers as standard equipment across all trim levels. The Z23-6012 is designed specifically for this Brembo caliper configuration.
• The Genesis G70 received a major front-end refresh and interior redesign for the 2022 model year (second-generation G70). Despite this update, the front Brembo caliper and rotor interface carried over from the first generation, maintaining pad compatibility with the Z23-6012 through the full 2019-2022 production run.
• The Kia Stinger was discontinued after the 2023 model year. The Z23-6012 covers the complete production run of the Stinger from its introduction in 2018 through its final 2023 model year.
• All drivetrain configurations - both RWD and AWD - use the same front brake caliper and rotor specifications on both platforms. This part fits regardless of drivetrain.
• Both the 2.0T four-cylinder and 3.3T twin-turbocharged V6 engine variants use the same front Brembo caliper package. Engine selection does not affect front brake pad fitment.

Features

• Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport compound - carbon-fiber reinforcement raises the ceramic matrix's thermal stability and friction output over OEM replacement pads, providing more confident stopping power and better fade resistance for the performance-oriented driving behavior of the Stinger and G70 platforms
• Engineered specifically for the front Brembo caliper dimensions on the Genesis G70/Kia Stinger platform - matching the abutment clip seating, pad backing plate geometry, and piston contact surface of the standard-issue Brembo caliper shared across both vehicles and all trim levels
• Chamfered and slotted pad edges reduce break-in noise, prevent squeal under light initial braking, and maintain consistent rotor contact across the full service life of the pad - critical on performance vehicles where brake noise is particularly conspicuous
• Dual-layer high-temperature rubberized shims provide vibration damping between the pad backing plate and Brembo caliper piston, delivering virtually noise-free braking at all temperatures during normal and spirited daily driving
• Thermal-scorched pad surface eliminates volatile surface compounds before installation, enabling a faster and cleaner transfer film build-up on the rotor during break-in and delivering immediate confident pedal feel from the first drive
• Positive mold technology ensures consistent friction material density across the full pad face - producing even, predictable wear patterns and stable braking torque throughout the pad's service life on a high-performance sports sedan
• Powder-coated backing plate resists corrosion and Brembo bracket seizure in all-season driving conditions, extending pad service life and preventing the bracket sticking that causes uneven wear on sporty vehicles driven hard in variable weather
• Low-dust carbon-fiber ceramic formula keeps Brembo caliper faces and wheel interiors measurably cleaner than OEM pads - a meaningful benefit on performance vehicles where wheel cleanliness matters to owners
• Full stainless-steel hardware kit and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant included - everything needed for a complete front Brembo brake pad service is in the box

Specifications

• Series: Z23 Evolution Sport
• Position: Front Axle
• Pad Compound: Carbon-Fiber Ceramic (low-dust, daily driver performance upgrade)
• FMSI Designation: D6012
• Caliper Type: Brembo (standard equipment on both platforms, all trims)
• Quantity: 1 Set (both front pads; covers one axle)
• Hardware Included: Yes - stainless-steel hardware kit and pin bushings where applicable
• Brake Lubricant Included: Yes - high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant
• Warranty: 90 Days / 3,000 Miles (PowerStop individual pad/rotor component warranty)

Included Components

• 1x Front Z23 Evolution Sport Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad Set (both pads, covers one axle)
• 1x Stainless-Steel Hardware Kit with pin bushings (where applicable)
• 1x High-Temperature Ceramic Brake Lubricant

Product Description

The PowerStop Z23-6012 is a front Z23 Evolution Sport carbon-fiber ceramic brake pad set engineered as a direct-fit performance upgrade for the 2019-2022 Genesis G70 and 2018-2023 Kia Stinger. Both platforms share the same front Brembo caliper hardware across every trim level and drivetrain variant - from the entry-level RWD 2.0T Stinger to the range-topping AWD 3.3T G70 - making the Z23-6012 a universal fit across the entire production run of both vehicles without any configuration-specific exclusions. The Z23 Evolution Sport carbon-fiber ceramic compound is purpose-built to deliver a meaningful upgrade over OEM replacement pads on these performance-oriented platforms: the carbon-fiber reinforcement increases the compound's thermal stability, allowing it to maintain a consistent friction coefficient at the elevated brake temperatures generated during the spirited driving that owners of these vehicles are known to pursue. Reduced brake dust is an equally important advantage, as the Brembo calipers and open-spoke wheel designs common on both cars make dust accumulation immediately visible.

These are front pads only - rotors are not included. For rear axle pad replacement on the same platforms, the PowerStop Z23-2144 covers both the G70 and Stinger rear axles. The FMSI designation D6012 uniquely identifies the pad shape for the Brembo caliper package on these models. The thermal-scorched pad surface, chamfered edges, and slotted design work together to produce quiet, properly bedded braking from the first stops, with the dual-layer rubberized shims handling acoustic damping at all operating temperatures. An Amazon reviewer confirmed these pads eliminated the brake shudder that is a known issue with some stock Genesis G70 replacement pads, which speaks directly to the positive mold technology's role in producing uniform friction material density and consistent transfer film on the rotor.

The Genesis G70 fitment runs from the model's US-market launch in 2019 through the facelifted second-generation 2022 model year. Despite the significant exterior and interior changes of the 2022 refresh, the front Brembo caliper and rotor interface carried over unchanged, maintaining full pad compatibility. The Kia Stinger fitment covers the complete production run - from launch in 2018 through the final 2023 model year before the nameplate was discontinued. PowerStop backs the Z23-6012 with a 90-Day / 3,000-Mile individual component warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.