Larger rotors on Explorer?

[01EB5.0]

Hey guys....
I read that the sport trac has larger rotors then the Explorer. i am interested in trying to fit these rotors on my Explorer. Can anyone tell me if all it takes is a new caliper bracket and brake pads and the larger ST disks? i was thinking of swiping new brakets off a salvage ST, ordering new disks and pads, and giving it a shot. i have the 16" SPort Trac wheels on my truck so I think clearence would be good. ALso can anyoen tell me if the calipers on the ST are the same as the explorer?
Thanks guys!

 

[Pheonixx77]

just a guess here but i would think you would need the ENTIRE front braking system (or rear?) from the sport trac. bigger rotors need bgger everything.

 

[SiLenZe]

might want to ask here http://www.mysporttrac.com

 

[01EB5.0]

i know..I planned to get larger rotors and sport trac pads..the only thing i did not want to replace was calipers...does anyone know if they are th esame?

 

[Black Magic]

I am not sure about your truck but they are the same size as what is on my O1 Sport. I think that they are the same size as your truck too. No increse in size.

 

[james t]

sport trac's have a 12" rotor, 4door/sport X's have an 11". some of us have talked about this swap a while back, but no one has tried it yet. in theory, all you will need is caliper brackets off of a junker.... and rotors and calipers. good luck.

 

[Black Magic]

Really, Hmmmm that gets my wheels turning. No pun intended!

 

[01EB5.0]

Well, if jamesT is right, i will have 12" rotors in a month. I'll keep you guys posted. Does anyone want a basically new set of stock explorer disks? If this works, I'll have my stokc ones up for sale. Just installed them less then 10,000 miles ago

 

[james t]

....make sure you get all the parts for a 4wd Strac and not a 2wd....they are different.