MrPulldown
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It is the back rotor
These photos do not look nearly as severe as OP's experience, to my eye. I'm with Techguru: more likely a caliper issue (bad rebuilds?) than a rotor or pad one.Same here, except only the rear rotors. Replaced calipers, correct MX667A pads, hoses, and multiple flushes with no improvement. All stainless hardware and contact surfaces are clean and lubed with specific brake grease. Rotor lateral run out measures within spec, but both will likely be replaced next. I don't worry about it too much since it's "only" the rears, although I experienced a burning metallic smell and very hot right wheel recently. Baffling. Would be great to see you solve this mystery, I'll be watching.
NOTE: When installed, the locator notch on the brake pads will be located at the upper end of the rear disc brake caliper.
brake-caliper-removal-and-installation.pdf | Brake | Mechanical Engineering
Slightly off topic, but curious. Anyone know why the double "notch" on the pads should be positioned UP?
Posted this question years ago on EF without an answer, and I've been racking my brain ever since. LOL
You are right, you can have the double notch facing down (the wrong way). But you can't have the L/R mixed up if you have the notch pointing in the right direction.Could swear I initially had the notches on the bottom when I was replacing pads years ago. I realize there is a left and right because of the spring clips for the piston bores. I'll put this to bed when I swap pads today. Thanks for the explanation.
I am going to assume the old pads were semi M due to how worn the rotors are. ?? Don't know the history. I replaced with semi M cause I want more bite.Also what type of pads were these? Ceramic/Semi-Metallic/Organic ?
I installed the Power Stop drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads. I yank a 4,300 boat around and wanted rotors that won’t warp when I make a hard stop. So far they’ve been excellent.I just had a set of Power Stop brakes put on my '03 XLT back in June. Ceramic pads, rotors, and calipers. Got the kit off Rock Auto for ~$330 shipped, after a 6% forum discount.
I just use the Explorer for driving around, no towing...these brakes are great. Especially given the price I paid for everything.
I do stick to OEM stuff on my Mustang GT. Just had those done last week; rotors and pads.