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2021 Ford Explorer Brake Pad

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Restore stopping power and upgrade your drive with A-Premium Brake Pads. Engineered to OE standards for reliable, fade-free braking performance. Shop now!

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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BE2232HDisc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BE2232H
BoschPart # BE2232H
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BE2232H
512 Reviews
$53.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2021-2022 Ford Explorer, 2021-2022 Ford Explorer, 2024-2024 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
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BE2232H
item #1002C3Y7
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Bosch BE2229H
BoschPart # BE2229H
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Bosch BE2229H
512 Reviews
$92.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2021-2024 Ford Explorer, 2023-2023 Ford Explorer, 2023-2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator, 2023-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2023-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
BE2229H
item #1002C6ZT
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BE2231H
BoschPart # BE2231H
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BE2231H
512 Reviews
$49.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2023-2023 Ford Explorer, 2023-2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
BE2231H
item #1002C5SX
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Bosch BE2230H
BoschPart # BE2230H
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Bosch BE2230H
512 Reviews
$74.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2024-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator, 2023-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2023-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2023-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2023-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
BE2230H
item #1002C6LG
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Bosch BC2229
BoschPart # BC2229
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Bosch BC2229
512 Reviews
$96.99
Quantity Less than 5
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2023-2023 Ford Explorer, 2023-2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
BC2229
item #1002CQHN
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos EHT2229H
RaybestosPart # EHT2229H
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos EHT2229H
3.45 Reviews
$84.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2021 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2022-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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EHT2229H, 21-2229, L1MZ2001C, L1MZ2001F
item #1000WYWY
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BC2232
BoschPart # BC2232
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Bosch BC2232
512 Reviews
$48.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2024-2024 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
BC2232
item #1002CSQP
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Wagner ZD2229 Disc Brake Pad Set, Front Side
WagnerPart # ZD2229
Wagner ZD2229 Disc Brake Pad Set, Front Side
53 Reviews
$66.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2021 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2023-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator, 2022-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2022-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
ZD2229, EHT2229H, Z372229, GNAD2229, BC2229, D2229, 162229, 172229, 
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item #1000XU1Y
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4 Pcs Rear Ceramic Brake Pads with Hardware for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
A-Premium®Part # APBPD839
4 Pcs Rear Ceramic Brake Pads with Hardware for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
4.7164 Reviews
$35.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Ford Explorer: 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionRear Driver & Passenger
ConditionNew
item #101889UR
Note
This item only fits for Standard Brakes.
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4 Pcs Rear Ceramic Brake Pads with Hardware for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
A-Premium®Part # APBPD837
4 Pcs Rear Ceramic Brake Pads with Hardware for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
4.7164 Reviews
$42.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Ford Explorer: 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionRear Driver & Passenger
ConditionNew
item #1018881Z
Note
Please strictly verify your vehicle's Year, Make, Model, and specific brake configurations using the fitment chart before purchase.
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4 Pcs Front Ceramic Brake Pads for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
A-Premium®Part # APBPD551
4 Pcs Front Ceramic Brake Pads for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
4.7164 Reviews
$58.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Ford Explorer: 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront Driver & Passenger
item #1012X4GT
Note
For 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator,this item fits RWD(Rear Wheel Drive) only,not AWD(All Wheel Drive).
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Wagner ZD2232 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
WagnerPart # ZD2232
Wagner ZD2232 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
53 Reviews
$38.99
Quantity Less than 4
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2021 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2022-2022 Ford Explorer, 2023-2024 Ford Explorer, 2023-2024 Ford Explorer, 2023-2024 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
ZD2232, GNAD2232, Z362232, 172232, PF9471X, 162232, DG2232, D2232, 
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item #1000XUV0
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8 Pcs Front & Rear Ceramic Brake Pads with Hardware for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
A-Premium®Part # APBPD840
8 Pcs Front & Rear Ceramic Brake Pads with Hardware for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
4.7164 Reviews
$73.99
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2-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Ford Explorer: 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront & Rear
ConditionNew
item #1018893P
Note
This item only fits for Standard Brakes.
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop Z36-2229
PowerStopPart # Z36-2229
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop Z36-2229
31 Reviews
$119.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
Z36-2229
item #10018PCN
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop Z37-2229
PowerStopPart # Z37-2229
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop Z37-2229
31 Reviews
$105.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
Z37-2229
item #10018NQV
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - PowerStop 16-2232
PowerStopPart # 16-2232
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - PowerStop 16-2232
31 Reviews
$43.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2024-2024 Ford Mustang
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
16-2232
item #10018A3Y
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop 16-2230
PowerStopPart # 16-2230
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop 16-2230
31 Reviews
$73.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2022-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
16-2230
item #10018HD6
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - PowerStop 17-2231
PowerStopPart # 17-2231
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - PowerStop 17-2231
31 Reviews
$58.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 2024-2024 Ford Mustang, 2024-2024 Ford Mustang, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
17-2231
item #10018C0W
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop 17-2230
PowerStopPart # 17-2230
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - PowerStop 17-2230
31 Reviews
$78.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2022-2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
17-2230
item #10018D21
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - PowerStop Z23-2232
PowerStopPart # Z23-2232
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - PowerStop Z23-2232
31 Reviews
$63.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2020-2020 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2021-2021 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2022-2024 Ford Explorer, 2024-2024 Ford Mustang
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Vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
Z23-2232
item #10018LG3
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What are the types of brake pads?

The three types of brake pads commonly used in vehicles are ceramic, organic, and metallic brake pads. Ceramic brake pads are durable, produce less dust, and are quiet. Organic brake pads are soft and quiet, but wear out faster and generate more dust. Metallic brake pads offer high stopping power and durability but produce more noise and dust.

Ceramic vs. semi-metallic vs. organic brake pads, which is better?

Brake pads are a critical component of a vehicle's braking system, and there are several types of brake pads available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Ceramic brake pads are made of ceramic materials mixed with copper fibers or other materials. They are known for their quiet operation, low dust output, and long life. Ceramic brake pads are an excellent choice for those who prioritize a comfortable driving experience and low maintenance requirements. Additionally, they are less likely to produce brake fade or glazing under extreme heat and pressure, making them an ideal option for high-performance driving.

Semi-metallic brake pads, on the other hand, are made of a mixture of metallic fibers and organic materials like resin or rubber. They are known for their durability and high heat tolerance, making them a popular choice for heavy vehicles and for towing and hauling. However, they tend to be noisier than ceramic brake pads and produce more dust.

Organic brake pads are the most affordable option and are made of a combination of materials like rubber, glass, and Kevlar. They offer good stopping power and are suitable for everyday driving. However, they tend to wear out more quickly than ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads and produce more dust, which can be harmful to the environment.

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