{"id":104248,"date":"2024-04-03T19:46:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T02:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=104248"},"modified":"2024-04-25T18:28:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T01:28:00","slug":"mechanics-review-surestop-front-brake-disc-and-pad-kit-2006-ford-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-surestop-front-brake-disc-and-pad-kit-2006-ford-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanic\u2019s Review: SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit | 2006 Ford Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_73575e-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_73575e-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_73575e-57 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f55ea2  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-a2949a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8a05f5-2e\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You may need new pads if your existing pads are worn and glazed, and you feel pulsation due to rotor issues.<\/li><li>The SureStop front brake disc and pad kit includes rust-free rotors and quality pads, with a perfect fit, just like factory OEM parts.<\/li><li>Installation is straightforward, and the kit is priced 20% to 40% lower than similar products offered by local chain parts stores in the reviewer&rsquo;s location.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Product:<\/strong> SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Bare Rotor, Includes Shims and Hardware, Pro-Line Series<\/li><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>From<strong> <\/strong>$110.49 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/li><li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2006\/Ford\/Explorer\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2006 Ford Explorer XLS 6 Cyl 4.0L\">2006 Ford Explorer XLS 6 Cyl 4.0L<\/a>; 4th Generation (2006 &ndash; 2010)<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit for a Ford Explorer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZzVg_6dLpRI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need A SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My existing pads are worn, glazed, and my brakes pulsating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pads are over half gone and\/or you&rsquo;re feeling brake pulsation due to rotor issues and you want to do the job yourself, this set of pads and rotors comes as a kit and is a great value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surestop-rotors-and-pads-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"new surestop rotors and pads\" class=\"wp-image-104250\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surestop-rotors-and-pads-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surestop-rotors-and-pads-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surestop-rotors-and-pads-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surestop-rotors-and-pads-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surestop-rotors-and-pads.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>New SureStop front brake discs and pads being installed on a 2006 Ford Explorer | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e97779-c4{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_e97779-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e97779-c4 prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_af3273-e6 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_af3273-e6\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_afd31c-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_afd31c-71 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Replacement\/Tail_Light\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/SET-REPF730103Q.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/kit-042621-05-26_1\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/SureStop\/Brake_Disc_and_Pad_Kit\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/KIT-042621-05-26.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b953d4-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b953d4-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b953d4-c5 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_420526-ca, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_420526-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_420526-ca\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_420526-ca mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_420526-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_420526-ca\"] 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and allows straightforward installation while being competitively priced compared to similar products in local chain parts stores, which may be 20% to 40% more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_a966fe-0f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a966fe-0f .kt-btn-wrap-0 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The products were ordered and shipped to the reviewer the same way for most customers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The kit was well-packaged and the parts perfectly matched the OEM. The rotors were totally rust-free, had the machined cross-hatch on the stopping surfaces, and they were wrapped in plastic with a very light cosmoline-like coating to prevent rust, so that stuff needed to be washed off with brake parts cleaner. The pads are good quality with the anti-squeal shim already attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect fit. Just like factory. The rotors are indistinguishable from the OEM and, at this juncture, they appear to be of very high quality, including the finish. The pads are also a perfect match for the OEM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 2006 Explorer, rotor and pad replacement is straightforward. The caliper cage has to be removed (as with most vehicles) after the caliper has been removed and secured to prevent it hanging by the brake hose. The new anti-rattle hardware was a perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Overall Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rotors and pads fit perfectly and performed perfectly on the test drive. While some brake pads tend to stink and smoke the first couple of times they do much stopping, these did nothing like that. As is normal with new brake pads, the pedal feels normal except for being slightly soft until the pads are burnished, seasoned, and matched to the rotor&rsquo;s machined surface,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Perfect fit<\/li><li>Do not stink or smoke the first couple of times they were used for stopping<\/li><li>Very competitively priced. My local parts store chain has pads for this vehicle in stock but they&rsquo;re priced 20% to 40% higher than this set from CarParts.com.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>None at all.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great overall value for this SureStop front brake disc and pad kit. I highly recommend this pad and rotor set. Unlike some of the pad sets that come with multiple sets of hardware, this set came with exactly what was needed, and everything fit exactly as it was supposed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=brake_disc_pad_kit&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Powerstop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Powerstop\">Powerstop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=brake_disc_pad_kit&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=EBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EBC\">EBC<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=brake_disc_pad_kit&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Raybestos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Raybestos\">Raybestos<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Key Information Product: SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Bare Rotor, Includes Shims and&#8230; 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