2015 Ford Explorer sport Rotor help

[Fluke216]

2015 Ford explorer sport rotor problem. The wrong rotors were installed 325mm. When you use the vin it shows 325mm I did not install them someone else did. A lot of stuff I read says front and back 352mm or front 352mm and back 345mm. with the 325mm installed there is about a 3/4 gap between rotor and caliper bracket on the front. On the back there is about a 1/2 gap. I am assuming 352mm fronts and 345mm backs is what makes sense here. Everything on Rock Auto is either 352mm or 325mm with the exception of one listing for a 345mm. let me know what you think.
Ok added these pictures in first two are front second two are back.

 

[SofaKing95]

2015 Ford explorer sport rotor problem. The wrong rotors were installed 325mm. When you use the vin it shows 325mm I did not install them someone else did. A lot of stuff I read says front and back 352mm or front 352mm and back 345mm. with the 325mm installed there is about a 3/4 gap between rotor and caliper bracket on the front. On the back there is about a 1/2 gap. I am assuming 352mm fronts and 345mm backs is what makes sense here. Everything on Rock Auto is either 352mm or 325mm with the exception of one listing for a 345mm. let me know what you think.

Standard vs heavy Duty brake package identification

We just bought a used 2014 Explorer Limited 4WD that will go with our son to college next year. Brakes were good enough to pass a VA state inspection, but inspection by a technician revealed the rear rotors were pitted and fronts were getting close to failing width specs, as well as all pads...

www.explorerforum.com

 

[Steve8316]

The wrong rotors were installed 325mm.

Do the pads ride fully on the rotors? Post pics.

 

[Fluke216]

Do the pads ride fully on the rotors? Post pics.

The front ones definitely do not ride fully on the rotors. These rotors and brakes have been on for awhile installed by someone else. I do not drive this car and was not aware of this until recently it was in the shop and the had a note on the sheet install correct rotors it was in for inspection. Surprised they passed inspection like that. So pretty sure they are 352mm fronts because its either that or 325s and the 325s are wrong. I cant find anything saying it would be a 352 front and a 325 back either so I think its 352 front 345 back. The shield behind the rear rotor is smaller and the caliper bracket is closer to that rotor then the front and that rotor in the back is currently a 325 also. I didn't take the rear wheel off I will take it off and look tomorrow im assuming its going to be hanging off that rotor slightly less then the front ones. let me know what you think thanks for your response much appreciated. This vehicle has a hitch on it also if that's helpful. Thanks again

 

[Steve8316]

let me know what you think...

I think you should edit pics into your original post.

 

[Fluke216]

I think you should edit pics into your original post.

Ok I added them in

 

[FordFlintrock]

There are two options for your brakes standard and heavy duty. You need new rotors and pads front and rear due to the standard fitted previously. Do not get off track with caliper bracket to rotor and other such things. Order the HD kit front and rear for 352mm fronts with vented rears.

 

[javaleo]

You need the bigger Rotors. The Palatium and Sport trims have the 365 HP 3.5 Ecoboost engine. That is way they have the bigger Rotors.
Forget Rockauto for correct parts, check with a Ford Dealer via the VIN. You don't have to buy them from Ford, but they should have the correct info based on your VIN.

Also you need to fix the shield on your front brakes. In the Pic it is bent in a bit on the left (rear side) in the pic.

 

[Fluke216]

You need the bigger Rotors. The Palatium and Sport trims have the 365 HP 3.5 Ecoboost engine. That is way they have the bigger Rotors.
Forget Rockauto for correct parts, check with a Ford Dealer via the VIN. You don't have to buy them from Ford, but they should have the correct info based on your VIN.

Also you need to fix the shield on your front brakes. In the Pic it is bent in a bit on the left (rear side) in the pic.

I think I figured it out 352 fronts 345 backs it’s the only scenario that makes sense. Rock auto has those packages but they never had the backs listed as 345 until I looked into the details. I’ll double check through the dealer vin Simone had looked at that before and they were like 100 for rotors 60 per wheel pads and All the same price which made me think they were the 325a since the price was the same for all the parts.

 

[Steve8316]

That's one of the worst brake jobs I've seen in a long time, and I've seen some bad ones. Whoever installed those pads could easily see that they overhung the rotors. They should also have seen that they were installing the pad labelled "INNER" on the outside. If I had paid for that work, I'd be really tempted to send those pads & rotors back through their front window.

 

[Odrapnew]

Not only is that completely wrong, it’s dangerous.

I’d be concerned the part of the pads that are overhanging at the top contact each other, preventing the pads from compressing onto the rotor causing poor braking performance.

Not sure of there’s enough pad material for that to happen on the front, but possible on the rear if it’s the solid rotor.

 

[Fluke216]

That's one of the worst brake jobs I've seen in a long time, and I've seen some bad ones. Whoever installed those pads could easily see that they overhung the rotors. They should also have seen that they were installing the pad labelled "INNER" on the outside. If I had paid for that work, I'd be really tempted to send those pads & rotors back through their front window.

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Not only is that completely wrong, it’s dangerous.

I’d be concerned the part of the pads that are overhanging at the top contact each other, preventing the pads from compressing onto the rotor causing poor braking performance.

Not sure of there’s enough pad material for that to happen on the front, but possible on the rear if it’s the solid rotor.

Yea it was eye opening to see what happened there it was a relative.

 

[Steve8316]

...it was a relative.

There's a reason novices & other unqualified people charge less. If you're not gonna DIY (after learning how), then you should pay a pro. And even then, you still have to check their work the first few times. Virtually none of those I've worked with clean the hub, rotor, drum, or wheel faces as Ford & ASE recommend; nor do most use brake grease properly.

 

[texsn95]

345, I got these for the rear recently, work great. More Information for BOSCH 20011623

 

[peterk9]

I believe that Ford switched to all heavy-duty brakes midway through the 2013 build.

Peter

 

[Fluke216]

345, I got these for the rear recently, work great. More Information for BOSCH 20011623

Ok thanks I ordered. Power stop set

 

[Fluke216]

There's a reason novices & other unqualified people charge less. If you're not gonna DIY (after learning how), then you should pay a pro. And even then, you still have to check their work the first few times. Virtually none of those I've worked with clean the hub, rotor, drum, or wheel faces as Ford & ASE recommend; nor do most use brake grease properly.

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Thank you for the response, and those helpful pictures. I have to brakes before a relative had done these for some reason . I just did my cars and I will do these soon as they show up. Much appreciated