2012 Ford Explorer Rear Brake Pads and Shoes

Your 2012 Ford Explorer might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Rear Brake Pads and Shoes you desperately need.

We currently carry 15 Rear Brake Pads and Shoes to choose from for your 2012 Ford Explorer, and our inventory prices range from as little as $35.00 up to $100.11.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 9 different trusted brands of Rear Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2012 Ford Explorer. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Carquest Professional so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Rear Brake Pads and Shoes for Your 2012 Ford Explorer

Carquest Standard – Brake Pads : Rear, Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.NAD1377)

Brake Pads : Rear, Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$39.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Bosch – QuietCast Ceramic Pads w/ Hardware and Shims (Part No.N1010440892BOS)

QuietCast Ceramic Pads w/ Hardware and Shims

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$74.11
Bosch QuietCast Ceramic raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level. Employing the industry’s best pre-attached, rubber core shims and Molded Shim Technology (on selected applications), QuietCast delivers the quiet operation you and your customers expect with the durability and long life that are the hallmarks of all Bosch products. Every Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pad is fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber core shim. This shim style is the most predominant type used by OE manufacturers and is exclusively offered by Bosch for the independent aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct Fit application.
  • OE style rubber-core shims
  • Special Advanced, platform-specific ceramic formulation
  • Dedicated engineers source and rigorously test all friction materials and formulations
  • Manufactured under the same exacting quality standards as OE components and system
  • Powder-coated backing plate
  • Rigorous physical and dynamometer testing
  • Synthetic lubricant in box
  • Pads individually wrapped Bosch Molded Shim Technology (MST)*** (On Select Applications)
  • At the time of pressing, heat, adhesive and pressure mold the multi-layer shim to the backing plate and friction material creating an integrally molded unit.
  • Shim stays attached throughout the life of the pad; won’t walk or slide on the backing plate
  • Provides maximum stability resulting in quieter shim performance over the life of the pad
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Ceramic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.PXD1754H)

Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$51.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Updated HEX Shim Technology – engineered with aramid fibers to reduce noise and prevent shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pad Set – Gold Ceramic (Part No.GNAD1377)

Brake Pad Set - Gold Ceramic

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$57.99
CARQUEST Wearever Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet and clean braking. CQ Wearever Gold brake pads are also manufactured by leading brake pad suppliers that OEM and OES heritage. Trust CQ Wearev

Product Features:
  • Application-specific formulations designed for extended pad life and clean wheels
  • Multi-layer shim for near silent braking
  • OE designed slots and chamfers for consistent performance
  • Hardware included on popular and late-model applications
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.QC1377)

ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$35.00
Wagner TQ® brake pads feature a zero-copper friction formulation and a unique Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI™) technology for quieter operation.

Product Features:
  • QUIETER OPERATION — Application-specific design and a unique laser-shaped friction spreads out heat, sound and vibration to reduce noise opportunities
  • LONG LIFE — Superior formulation design dissipates heat for long-lasting friction performance and reduced brake fade
  • CLEANER WHEELS — Proprietary formulation provides superior braking performance and reduced rotor wear, helping to cut down on brake dust
  • ONE-PIECE DESIGN — IMI™ technology integrates friction material, backing plate and insulator into the brake pad for select applications
  • HARDWARE INCLUDED — Premium stainless-steel hardware included for select applications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Brake pads available for most vehicles on the road
  • ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25™ zero-copper friction formulation
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Ceramic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.PXD1377H)

Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$36.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Updated HEX Shim Technology – engineered with aramid fibers to reduce noise and prevent shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
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Akebono ProAct – Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.ACT1377)

Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

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$67.99
Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads utilize OE-validated, application-specific friction formulations. This helps ensure that Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads will provide a reliable braking experience. With the Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium product line, all customers will receive OE-quality replacements for many popular domestic and Japanese vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Virtually Eliminates Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
  • Vehicle-Optimized Ceramic Formulas for Superior Performance
  • Unrivaled Stopping Power
  • Clean Wheels
  • No Break-in Required
  • Rotor Friendly for Longest Rotor Life
  • Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems
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Motorcraft – Brake Friction Pad (Part No.BR-1377-C)

Brake Friction Pad

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$82.99
Brake Friction Pad

Akebono ProAct – Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium with Hardware (Part No.ACT1377B)

Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium with Hardware

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$67.99
Product Features:
  • Made in the USA
  • OE Manufacturer
  • Ceramic Brake Pad
  • Low Dust
  • Powerful Quiet Stopping
  • Ultra-Premium
  • Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet OE Ceramic Disc Pad Set (Part No.N1010932741WAG)

ThermoQuiet OE Ceramic Disc Pad Set

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$70.97
THE “ONE-PIECE” BRAKE PAD THAT PROVIDES QUIETER BRAKING. Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brake pads are the quieter, “one-piece” brake pads. They feature Integrally Molded Sound Insulator (IMI) that integrates the friction material, backing plate and insulator into a single high strength component. The application-specific design spreads out heat, sound and vibration over a much larger surface area for quieter operation. A unique application-specific laser-shaped friction optimizes pad-to-rotor interface for better braking performance. The proprietary Wagner® OE21 formulations feature a complex matrix of materials that replicate the functions of copper while setting new benchmarks and providing across-the-board improvements in NVH control, stopping power, durability and dusting characteristics.

Product Features:
  • 35% Quieter
  • 15% More stopping power
  • Longer lasting
  • Cleaner wheels
  • Install Wagner Brake products with total confidence
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Carquest Frontline – PD Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Designed For Police Or Emergency Vehicle (Part No.FLD1377P)

PD Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Designed For Police Or Emergency Vehicle

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$81.99
Providing maximum braking performance on towing, heavy hauling, and frequent braking applications, Carquest Frontline Severe Duty brake pads are the ideal choice for severe duty applications.

Product Features:
  • PD friction formulations dissipate heat and reduce high-temperature fade while delivering extended pad life
  • Pursuit-application performance tested to ensure they meet or exceed industry requirements
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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ACDelco – Advantage Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010617030ACD)

Advantage Ceramic Brake Pads

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$51.96
ACDelco Advantage Ceramic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive ceramic pads. ACDelco Advantage Brakes feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. They offer dependability, performance and great value without sacrificing important features and benefits. The ACDelco name means the quality is assured – from brake pads and shoes to drums and rotors, you can count on the Advantage series to deliver value every time. Tested to SAE2430/SAE2784 standards, they offer dependability, performance and great value – without sacrificing important features and benefits.

Product Features:
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part.
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable).
  • Produce less dust than semi-metallic brake pads for quiet operation
  • Manufactured using ceramic and nonferrous materials for durability
  • Tested to SAE2430 SAE2784 standards to help assure quality
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ACDelco – Professional Ceramic DuraStop Brake Pads (Part No.N1010617142ACD)

Professional Ceramic DuraStop Brake Pads

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$79.33
ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive semi-metallic pads. ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads are designed to meet OE standards for fit, form and function, and they are engineered to help resist corrosion and premature wear. Independently tested using D3EA and SAE J2784 standards, ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads offer exceptional performance and include noise-dampening shims, where applicable.

Product Features:
  • Produce less dust than semi-metallic brake pads for quiet operation
  • Manufactured using ceramic and nonferrous materials for durability
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable)
  • Tested to D3EA and SAE J2784 for braking effectiveness
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and durability/wear testing for assurance of quality.
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Motorcraft – Ford Parts OES Formulated Brake Pads (Part No.N1010675710MTR)

Ford Parts OES Formulated Brake Pads

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$100.11
Ford True OES (BRF) – Pads that were installed when vehicle was manufactured new. Ford Parts brake and friction products deliver the performance your customers experienced when they first drove off the showroom floor. Not only do they provide the best balance between braking performance and reduction of noise and vibration, they are built with the understanding that can only come from being the original equipment manufacturer. Motorcraft brake pads employ friction materials that have been tested to ensure they meet the stopping and fade performance requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Product Features:
  • Over 50 vehicle-model-specific friction formulas are uniquely designed and fine-tuned over a 12-month period to the vehicle weight distribution and driving dynamics
  • Restore showroom-like performance
  • Feature as many as 30 single-sourced, high-grade ingredients that some lower-cost pads rarely use
  • Processed with high-quality weighing, mixing, pressing and post-curing equipment
  • Made with high-quality raw materials: ones that some aftermarket suppliers avoid because of expense
  • Product design in most applications includes high-tech materials such as Kevlar and fine-blank steel backing plates
  • Feature sophisticated use of shims, slots and chamfers to reduce dusting, noise and brake fade
  • Designed to balance the friction coefficient between front and rear to minimize early lock-up during braking
  • Real-life vehicle tested and adjusted to meet or exceed the durability and government stopping effectiveness requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
  • Tested and refined for maximum performance in stopping distance, durability, noise, brake vibration, pedal feel, fade and drag, wheel dust and rotor wear The importance of shims, slots and chamfers: Shims
  • Multiple layers of sound-damping materials between stamped metal, also called insulators, improve noise abatement and vibration for the life of the pad
  • Placed on backside of backing plate to help reduce the vibrations that cause brakes to squeal Slots
  • Vertical, diagonal or horizontal grooves cut in brake pads
  • Significantly reduce pad bending when heated in normal braking conditions
  • Reduce noise that can result from pads that have become concave
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TRW – Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.TRC1377)

Disc Brake Pad Set

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$69.99
TRW Pro Brake Pads are backed by 100+ years of engineering experience, offering platform specific formulations for all makes, all models. With unparalleled quality, safety, manufacturing, testing and innovation, get the job done right the first time. All brake pad kits include applicable hardware, and are fully copper free, ahead of the 2025 regulation. TRW designs braking systems for over half the world’s OE vehicles – meaning that the product you are putting on your vehicle is designed to the OE specifications. This means you are getting the braking performance needed for that safety-critical stopping distance.

Product Features:
  • Fits right, the first time, with all pads slotted and chamfered according to OE specifications
  • Copper Free for less impact on the environment
  • Hardware included where applicable
  • Fits: Ford Edge: 2011 – 2014, Ford Explorer: 2011 – 2019, Ford Flex: 2009 – 2019, Ford Police Interceptor Utility: 2013 – 2016, 2018, Ford Taurus: 2010 – 2019, Lincoln MKS: 2009 – 2012, 2015 – 2016, Lincoln MKT: 2010 – 2019, Lincoln MKX: 2011 – 2015
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What are the most popular Rear Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2012 Ford Explorer?

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Brake Pad Set - Gold Ceramic
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Brake Pads : Rear, Reliable and Dependable Stopping
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What are the best aftermarket Rear Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2012 Ford Explorer?

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ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set
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“Simple install on Ford FLEX rears.”
Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads
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“Great price and good pads!! Plus good service.”