Stock brake pads on the Explorer 2.0 Turbo 2WD were sized for factory wheels, factory tires, and a driver who probably is not pushing hard on a canyon road or hauling a loaded trailer. EBC Yellowstuff DP41873R front pads raise the friction ceiling by a full FMVSS grade above most OEM compounds, so the pedal actually matches what the engine and suspension can do.
High-friction aramid fiber construction. Yellowstuff uses an aramid fiber base compound that delivers an average friction coefficient of 0.5, delivers strong bite from the first press, and resists rotor vibration throughout the pad life. The formula runs cooler than metallic compounds and imposes minimal wear on rotors compared to more aggressive race materials.
Zero brake fade under sustained load. The compound handles repeated heavy stops without the friction drop-off that plagues standard pads when temperatures build. That characteristic makes these pads especially well-suited to towing, oversized wheel and tire conversions, and any application where heat cycles stack up quickly.
Ready to use from the moment the caliper is assembled. Each pad ships with a red break-in surface coating that provides safe, controlled braking immediately after installation, before the full bedding process is complete. Dust output runs similar to or slightly above OEM levels, which is the trade-off for the higher friction coefficient, but the compound is not a metallic, so rotor finish stays intact.
Product Benefits
- Friction Upgrade: Full FMVSS grade higher than most stock pads for noticeably stronger pedal feel.
- Aramid Fiber Formula: High-friction compound resists rotor vibration and runs easy on disc surfaces.
- Zero Fade: Handles repeated hard stops and heavy loads without friction fall-off.
- Tow-Ready: Validated for heavier loads and the sustained heat cycles that come with towing.
- Oversize Wheel Compatible: Developed with oversized tire and wheel conversions in mind where additional stopping power is needed.
- Break-In Coating: Red surface coating delivers safe braking immediately after install.
- Direct Fit: Pad shape fits the front calipers of 2011-2019 Explorer 2.0 Turbo 2WD without modification.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes engineers friction materials for street, track, and off-road applications across a wide range of platforms. The Yellowstuff compound originated in motorsport and has since been adapted for trucks, SUVs, and 4x4 platforms where stock pads fall short under real-world demands.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Base, Limited, XLT |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1508 |
