Front Brake Pad Recomendation

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ckirk - 15 Mar 2007 17:43 GMT

I am in need of replacing the front brake pads, again, on my 1994 Explorer.
I am looking for a recomendation on what type of pads to install. Standard
$25-$30 aftermarket pads do not seem to last and usully result in
significatn build of brake dust on the wheels requireing frequent
cleaning. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Jim Mc Donald - 16 Mar 2007 21:16 GMT

I replaced mine with ceramic pads. 2001 SportTrak work great. Got them at
AutoZone.

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Al Williams - 16 Mar 2007 21:32 GMT

I think the biggest issue with older Explorer brakes was greasing the
caliper slides regularily (7500 miles). If you don't do it you wear your
pads out prematurely. Newer Explorers have a better design. See:

http://draco.acs.uci.edu/explorer/fbrakes.html

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>I am in need of replacing the front brake pads, again, on my 1994 Explorer.
> I am looking for a recomendation on what type of pads to install. Standard
> $25-$30 aftermarket pads do not seem to last and usully result in
> significatn build of brake dust on the wheels requireing frequent
> cleaning. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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