I'm considering upgrading the front brakes on my 2000 Explorer Sport with 2WD. I have 15 inch diameter stock rims.
I seem to remember seeing a thread years ago about using larger diameter Sport Trac rotors but after searching for a couple hours can't find it. I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Explorer used 16 inch diameter stock aluminum wheels which I think is required for the larger rotors.
I've searched a little on the internet for Explorer performance rotors and was overwhelmed by the number of brands and options available: slotted, cross-drilled, chamfered, zinc plated, chromed, etc. There is also a multitude of brake pad types available: metallic, ceramic, etc.
I don't race nor do I tow anything heavy so I'm looking for a modest improvement in braking performance at a reasonable cost with no machining required. I've noticed since adding my M90 supercharger that the pedal effort has increased which may be due to my idle vacuum changing from 22 in Hg for NA to 16 in Hg for FI. I don't want brake pads that increase pedal effort since I have a bad back and weak knees in my old age.
Any help will be appreciated!
I seem to remember seeing a thread years ago about using larger diameter Sport Trac rotors but after searching for a couple hours can't find it. I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Explorer used 16 inch diameter stock aluminum wheels which I think is required for the larger rotors.
I've searched a little on the internet for Explorer performance rotors and was overwhelmed by the number of brands and options available: slotted, cross-drilled, chamfered, zinc plated, chromed, etc. There is also a multitude of brake pad types available: metallic, ceramic, etc.
I don't race nor do I tow anything heavy so I'm looking for a modest improvement in braking performance at a reasonable cost with no machining required. I've noticed since adding my M90 supercharger that the pedal effort has increased which may be due to my idle vacuum changing from 22 in Hg for NA to 16 in Hg for FI. I don't want brake pads that increase pedal effort since I have a bad back and weak knees in my old age.
Any help will be appreciated!
