Stock brake pads on the Explorer 3.5L EcoBoost are tuned for comfort and low dust, not for the repeated heavy stops that come with hauling, towing, or spirited highway driving. EBC Greenstuff DP63019 front pads replace that compromise with a compound built specifically for light trucks and SUVs, delivering measurably better stopping power right out of the box.
Immediate stopping improvement without the break-in drama. A red factory-applied break-in surface coating provides safe, confident braking the moment the pads are installed. No extended bedding procedure, no nervous first few stops, just consistent performance from the first press of the pedal.
Brake fade is eliminated, not just reduced. The Greenstuff compound handles repeated heavy brake applications without the pedal softening or stopping distance creeping longer. Where stock pads can show fade under sustained use, the 6000 Elite Series compound holds its friction coefficient through demanding highway and light off-road conditions.
Rotor longevity comes standard with the compound. Greenstuff carries an extremely low rotor wear factor, meaning the rotors paired with these pads last longer than they would under OEM friction material. Medium dusting keeps brake dust off wheels more effectively than stock, and the compound resists contamination from dust and sand encountered in light 4x4 use.
Nucap NRS hooks prevent pad debond entirely. Rather than relying solely on adhesive to bond friction material to the backing plate, EBC uses mechanical Nucap NRS hooks that lock the compound to the plate. Delamination, a failure mode that can cause sudden brake loss, is eliminated by design rather than by chemistry alone.
Product Benefits
- Direct Front Fitment: Engineered specifically for the 2013-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L EcoBoost front axle.
- 10-Plus Percent Brake Improvement: Greenstuff compound increases braking effect measurably over the factory pad.
- Red Break-In Coating: Allows safe, immediate braking after install with no extended bedding cycle.
- No Brake Fall-Off: Holds consistent friction through repeated heavy stops without fade.
- Low Rotor Wear: Extremely low disc wear factor extends rotor service life compared to stock.
- Medium Dust Factor: Cleaner wheels than OEM pads under normal driving conditions.
- Nucap NRS Mechanical Hooks: Locks friction material to the backing plate, eliminating the risk of pad debond.
- 4x4 and SUV Rated: Compound resists dust and sand degradation for light off-road and highway use.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products across multiple compound series, each targeting a specific vehicle class and driving application. The Greenstuff 6000 Elite Series targets light trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs where stopping confidence and rotor protection matter more than track-day temperature ranges.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1611 |
