2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors

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When it comes to keeping your 2016 Ford Explorer’s braking system in tip-top shape, paying attention to your front brake rotors is key. These critical components help ensure a smooth and safe ride, so regular maintenance is a must. Look out for common symptoms of rotor failure like vibrations during braking, unusual grinding noises, or a pulsating brake pedal—these could be signs that it’s time to replace them. To keep your rotors in great condition, be sure to check them routinely for wear, keep them clean from dust and debris, and consider a brake pad inspection every now and then. In doing so, you’ll help maintain those dependable brakes that have your back during every drive.

Essential Front Brake Rotor Maintenance for Your 2016 Ford Explorer

If you’re a proud owner of a 2016 Ford Explorer, you know that maintaining your ride’s braking system is crucial for safety and performance, and that begins with the front brake rotors. Upgrading or replacing your rotors not only enhances stopping power but also contributes to a smoother, more responsive driving experience. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we understand that finding the right parts can make all the difference, which is why we stock a wide selection of quality front brake rotors from trusted brands you can rely on. By opting for superior components, you’re ensuring that your Explorer performs at its best while keeping your wallet happy. Plus, with our easy shopping experience and knowledgeable staff, upgrading your braking system has never been simpler!

Cost of Front Brake Rotors for Your 2016 Ford Explorer

At Advance Auto Parts, we’ve got a fantastic selection of front brake rotors that cater to both your wallet and your vehicle’s needs. With prices ranging from a budget-friendly $81.73 to a premium $156.06, we make it easy to find the perfect match for your ride without breaking the bank. The average price hovers around a reasonable $119.84, ensuring you’re getting quality parts that won’t empty your pockets. Plus, we carry trusted brands that assure you’re not just throwing money at a problem but investing in parts that enhance your DIY repairs and give you peace of mind on the road. So whether you’re looking for something economical or willing to splurge for high performance, we’ve got you covered!

Complete Your 2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotor Job with the Right Tools and Parts

When diving into the maintenance or replacement of front brake rotors, you’ll want to gather a few related products and tools to make your project a breeze. Besides the rotors themselves, don’t forget to grab new brake pads, which go hand-in-hand with a rotor swap, and some high-temperature brake grease to eliminate any noise and maintain smooth operation. For the installation, you’ll likely need a lug wrench for wheel removal, a jack and jack stands (safety first!), a brake caliper tool to compress the caliper piston, and possibly a torque wrench to ensure everything is tightened to spec. As always, make sure you’re working in a well-ventilated area with safety glasses and gloves to protect yourself, and remember to apply the parking brake to avoid any unexpected vehicle movement while you’re under there—safety is key when working on something as crucial as your brakes!

Front Brake Rotors for Your 2016 Ford Explorer

Carquest Frontline – Coated Brake Rotor: Designed for Severe-Duty Performance (Part No.G15590SD)

Coated Brake Rotor: Designed for Severe-Duty Performance

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$164.99
Carquest Frontline brake rotors are manufactured to withstand severe-duty use, making them the ideal choice for police, emergency vehicles, fleet and severe duty applications. Machined, balanced and with more carbon content, Frontline severe-duty castings meet or exceed original equipment specifications, delivering better stopping power, superior heat dissipation, and high tensile strength. Carquest Frontline rotors are fully coated to protect against corrosion and rust build-up, which can shorten rotor life. These rotors are the preferred choice when looking for the best performance on severe-duty applications.

Product Features:
  • Designed for severe duty performance
  • Coating promotes unrestricted heat venting by preventing rust and corrosion build-up
  • Manufactured to exact quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to prevent warping
  • OE vane configuration to dissipate heat and increase pad life
  • Proper harmonic design helps to reduce brake noise
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Carquest Premium – Painted Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs, Features RotorShield (Part No.YH477752P)

Painted Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs, Features RotorShield

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$144.99
Carquest Premium painted brake rotors meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications, delivering superior stopping power with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise. Carquest Premium painted rotors feature RotorShield, a rust-inhibiting barrier that provides up to 5 times more protection than non-painted rotors. The RotorShield barrier is applied to the rotor hat to protect from unsightly rust and help maintain a like-new appearance. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of the pads and rotors. Carquest Premium painted brake rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:
  • Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
  • Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • Matches OE vane size for proper cooling
  • Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to preventing warping
  • Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
  • Non-directional finish decreases break-in time
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Carquest Premium – Painted Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs, Features RotorShield (Part No.YH322455P)

Painted Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs, Features RotorShield

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$124.99
Carquest Premium painted brake rotors meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications, delivering superior stopping power with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise. Carquest Premium painted rotors feature RotorShield, a rust-inhibiting barrier that provides up to 5 times more protection than non-painted rotors. The RotorShield barrier is applied to the rotor hat to protect from unsightly rust and help maintain a like-new appearance. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of the pads and rotors. Carquest Premium painted brake rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:
  • Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
  • Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • Matches OE vane size for proper cooling
  • Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to preventing warping
  • Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
  • Non-directional finish decreases break-in time
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs (Part No.YH322455)

Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs

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$121.99
Carquest Premium rotors meet or exceed original equipment specifications while delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Premium rotors are manufactured with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise and enhance pedal feel. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of your pads and rotors. Carquest Premium rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • Matches OE vane size for proper cooling
  • Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to prevent warping
  • Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
  • Non-directional finish decreases break-in time
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Carquest Frontline – Coated Brake Rotor: Designed for Severe-Duty Performance (Part No.G09526SD)

Coated Brake Rotor: Designed for Severe-Duty Performance

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$146.99
Carquest Frontline brake rotors are manufactured to withstand severe-duty use, making them the ideal choice for police, emergency vehicles, fleet and severe duty applications. Machined, balanced and with more carbon content, Frontline severe-duty castings meet or exceed original equipment specifications, delivering better stopping power, superior heat dissipation, and high tensile strength. Carquest Frontline rotors are fully coated to protect against corrosion and rust build-up, which can shorten rotor life. These rotors are the preferred choice when looking for the best performance on severe-duty applications.

Product Features:
  • Designed for severe duty performance
  • Coating promotes unrestricted heat venting by preventing rust and corrosion build-up
  • Manufactured to exact quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to prevent warping
  • OE vane configuration to dissipate heat and increase pad life
  • Proper harmonic design helps to reduce brake noise
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Brembo – Premium Coated Vented Brake Rotor (Part No.09.D277.11)

Premium Coated Vented Brake Rotor

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$183.99
Brembo brake rotors embody the brand’s legacy of innovation, precision, and racing pedigree, delivering superior braking performance, durability, and safety for every vehicle and driving style. Designed and manufactured with the same engineering rigor found in Brembo’s original equipment for the world’s leading automakers, these rotors ensure consistent stopping power, smooth operation, and long-lasting reliability. Each rotor is crafted from premium cast iron formulations optimized for strength, heat dissipation, and vibration control. Many applications feature elevated or high-carbon metallurgy that enhances thermal stability and reduces the risk of distortion or cracking under extreme conditions. Brembo’s signature UV coating protects the entire rotor surface, including internal ventilation chambers, against corrosion to ensure lasting performance and a clean, refined appearance even after extended use. Advanced venting designs, including Brembo’s exclusive Pillar Venting Technology (PVT), increase airflow through the rotor for up to 40% greater resistance to thermal cracking compared to conventional vane systems. Precision balancing and tight manufacturing tolerances minimize runout and vibration, promoting smooth and confident braking performance. From solid and vented discs to drilled and slotted designs, each rotor is engineered to match or exceed OE specifications for fit, function, and performance. Brembo rotors undergo strict electronic testing and quality control to ensure perfect balance and reliability right out of the box, delivering the craftsmanship, confidence, and comfort expected from the global leader in braking systems

Product Features:
  • Elevated Carbon Content: Optimized metallurgy provides increased strength, heat dissipation, and reduced vibration, engineered to help prevent runout and deliver reliable, fade-resistant braking performance
  • Vented Cooling: OE based vane design promotes effective heat dissipation and consistent braking performance, ensuring thermal stability and reliable operation
  • OE Replacement: Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications, delivering precise fit, consistent braking, and Brembo-certified quality with ECE R-90 compliance.
  • Rotors are electronically tested to ensure perfect balance right out of the box
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PowerStop – Front Coated Hat and Edge Rotor (Part No.AR85141SCR)

Front Coated Hat and Edge Rotor

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$143.99
PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy and affordable way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. PowerStop Coated Hat and Edge Rotors are a partially coated, direct bolt-on replacement for original equipment. These rotors have a silver epoxy coating applied to areas that are prone to corrosion, including the hat, outer edge, and vanes. This corrosion resistant coating will help maintain a great look behind modern alloy wheels. PowerStop rotors are designed to match original equipment performance and specifications including weight and vane count for guaranteed fitment.

Product Features:
  • Painted Hat and Edge for corrosion resistance on hat, outer edges, and vanes
  • Weight and vane count match original equipment design
  • Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth, quiet performance
  • Original equipment fit and function, as well as performance
  • Cross-hatched friction surface for optimal pad break-in
  • 100% dynamic mill balanced
  • Direct bolt-on replacement; no modifications necessary
  • Sold individually
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Brembo – Premium Coated Vented Brake Rotor (Part No.09.C282.11)

Premium Coated Vented Brake Rotor

from

$143.99
Brembo brake rotors embody the brand’s legacy of innovation, precision, and racing pedigree, delivering superior braking performance, durability, and safety for every vehicle and driving style. Designed and manufactured with the same engineering rigor found in Brembo’s original equipment for the world’s leading automakers, these rotors ensure consistent stopping power, smooth operation, and long-lasting reliability. Each rotor is crafted from premium cast iron formulations optimized for strength, heat dissipation, and vibration control. Many applications feature elevated or high-carbon metallurgy that enhances thermal stability and reduces the risk of distortion or cracking under extreme conditions. Brembo’s signature UV coating protects the entire rotor surface, including internal ventilation chambers, against corrosion to ensure lasting performance and a clean, refined appearance even after extended use. Advanced venting designs, including Brembo’s exclusive Pillar Venting Technology (PVT), increase airflow through the rotor for up to 40% greater resistance to thermal cracking compared to conventional vane systems. Precision balancing and tight manufacturing tolerances minimize runout and vibration, promoting smooth and confident braking performance. From solid and vented discs to drilled and slotted designs, each rotor is engineered to match or exceed OE specifications for fit, function, and performance. Brembo rotors undergo strict electronic testing and quality control to ensure perfect balance and reliability right out of the box, delivering the craftsmanship, confidence, and comfort expected from the global leader in braking systems

Product Features:
  • Elevated Carbon Content: Optimized metallurgy provides increased strength, heat dissipation, and reduced vibration, engineered to help prevent runout and deliver reliable, fade-resistant braking performance
  • Vented Cooling: OE based vane design promotes effective heat dissipation and consistent braking performance, ensuring thermal stability and reliable operation
  • OE Replacement: Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications, delivering precise fit, consistent braking, and Brembo-certified quality with ECE R-90 compliance.
  • Rotors are electronically tested to ensure perfect balance right out of the box
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PowerStop – AutoSpecialty Brake Rotor (Part No.AR85141)

AutoSpecialty Brake Rotor

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$132.99
Power Stop Autospecialty brake rotors provide a direct fit solution for original equipment fit and performance.

Product Features:
  • Bolt-on replacement, no modifications necessary
  • Direct original equipment fit and function
  • Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth quiet performance
  • Weight and vane count match original equipment design
  • Cross-hatched surface finish on friction surface for optimal pad break-in
  • 100% dynamic mill balanced
  • Sold individually
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PowerStop – Front Coated Hat and Edge Rotor (Part No.AR85137SCR)

Front Coated Hat and Edge Rotor

from

$130.99
PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy and affordable way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. PowerStop Coated Hat and Edge Rotors are a partially coated, direct bolt-on replacement for original equipment. These rotors have a silver epoxy coating applied to areas that are prone to corrosion, including the hat, outer edge, and vanes. This corrosion resistant coating will help maintain a great look behind modern alloy wheels. PowerStop rotors are designed to match original equipment performance and specifications including weight and vane count for guaranteed fitment.

Product Features:
  • Painted Hat and Edge for corrosion resistance on hat, outer edges, and vanes
  • Weight and vane count match original equipment design
  • Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth, quiet performance
  • Original equipment fit and function, as well as performance
  • Cross-hatched friction surface for optimal pad break-in
  • 100% dynamic mill balanced
  • Direct bolt-on replacement; no modifications necessary
  • Sold individually
See More

PowerStop – AutoSpecialty Brake Rotor (Part No.AR85137)

AutoSpecialty Brake Rotor

from

$119.99
Power Stop Autospecialty brake rotors provide a direct fit solution for original equipment fit and performance.

Product Features:
  • Bolt-on replacement, no modifications necessary
  • Direct original equipment fit and function
  • Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth quiet performance
  • Weight and vane count match original equipment design
  • Cross-hatched surface finish on friction surface for optimal pad break-in
  • 100% dynamic mill balanced
  • Sold individually
See More

FAQs for 2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors

Which Front Brake Rotors are the top sellers for the 2016 Ford Explorer?

Out of 11 Front Brake Rotors that fit 2016 Ford Explorers, the following parts are the top sellers:
Coated Brake Rotor: Designed for Severe-Duty Performance
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Coated Brake Rotor: Designed for Severe-Duty Performance
Front Brake Rotors

How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 2016 Ford Explorer?

Our Ford Explorer aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 2016 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 2016 Ford on an individual product page.

What is the price range for 2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors?

The range of prices of Front Brake Rotors for the 2016 Ford Explorer goes from $119.99 up to $183.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of 2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors?

2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors average $140.84 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Front Brake Rotors for other Ford Explorer model years?

Yes, we currently stock Front Brake Rotors for 34 model years of Ford Explorers, from 1991 to 2026. Model years 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, and 2013 are the most popular for Front Brake Rotors purchases.

Can I get help with 2016 Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors orders?

Contact our customer support team, by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Front Brake Rotors and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Explorer Front Brake Rotors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.