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Thanks for checking Pete
-Benny
-Benny
Now that the Boost is way up, I'm looking for an upgrade too.
The Explorer Sport HD brakes are a marked improvement over the standard Explorer binders, but they are very heavy, looking to eliminate some unsprung weight but improve the performance a bit.
Simple, forged rims. I saved about 4lbs/corner and that's with wider tires...
Not sure if some of you have read this thread from the beginning. But this poster had mentioned the brake comparisons a few years ago. The only Explorer with larger sizes is the Interceptor as mention early on. According to another member, increasing brake size doesn't necessarily increase your stopping ability. It depends on the tires as well.All Sport's have the bigger brakes regardless of build date. After 12/3 all Explorers built after that have the bigger brakes except base models. Your Sport and a newer Limited or XLT has the same size brakes.
Not sure if some of you have read this thread from the beginning. But this poster had mentioned the brake comparisons a few years ago. The only Explorer with larger sizes is the Interceptor as mention early on. According to another member, increasing brake size doesn't necessarily increase your stopping ability. It depends on the tires as well.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3154972&postcount=16
Peter
As of the midpoint of the 2013 production line, all brakes were upgraded to the same ones as found on the Sport and Interceptor.So very recently, I was on the highway and two cars crashed to a halt a few car lengths in front of me. I slammed the brakes but the Explorer was hesitating to stop, had I not switched to the emergency lane, I would have struck them.
I changed the rear brakes only due to uneven wear and I did have issues with it. I am guessing since I bought really cheap pads, that was the main issue.
Anyway, I want to upgrade my rotors and pads to the interceptor package version since I know those brakes actually work. I know there was an upgrade to the brakes in 2013 that are similar to the interceptor brakes.
I have a 2011 Ford Explorer so I wonder if my caliper would be compatible if I upgraded the rotors and pads front and rear.
Also, is it even possible for me to order the police interceptor rotors and pads?
Thanks!
Hey guys the pads we sell with our kit are the HD version, Here is the breakdown:
Front Pads Standard:
Ford # DG1Z2001E
Motorcraft # BRF1435
Front Pads Heavy Duty:
Ford# DG1Z2001D
Motorcraft# BRF41
Rear Pads Standard:
Ford # DG1Z2200B
Motorcraft # BRF1383
Rear Pads Heavy Duty:
Ford # EG1Z2200B
Motorcraft # BRF1447
-Benny
Why do you want the high temp pads? Under normal driving, you are unlikely to ever get them to their maximum temperature. What I would like is a more aggressive compound. I hate the amount of pedal travel that is required to get it to stop. Not used to this type of vehicle and usually end up traveling further than expected before it comes to stop. Will need to look at what pads are out there from the aftermarket.
Ok...my new to me 2013 XLT has a brake pulsation and will eventually need brakes. What's everyone using for performance/upgraded brakes? In the past I used drilled and slotted rotors on the 2004 Explorer XLT I used to own but had problems with the rotors rusting around the holes and slots. Most recently I used cheap Advance Auto Parts rotors on the 2008 edge Limited I just traded in and they were just about worse than the drill/slotted one in terms of rust. I'd like to put a some nice performance brakes on that will last a while and not rust out so quickly. Looks like NAPA had some decent stuff.....Adaptive One pads and Reactive One rotors......lifetime warranty on both. Anyone currently using them or have used them in the past??