Re: Explorer Rear Disc PadsOn Apr 2, 10:07 pm, "FrankB" <s16...@aol,com > wrote:
> 1998 Explorer with rear disk brakes.
> I didn't realize that the rear brake pads are not identical. One end of
> each pad has a notch, otherwise they appear identical. Does the notch ride
> on the upper or lower rail? Or does it even matter? No reference in the
> factory manual and pads are not identified with either a "R" or a "L".
Offhand I don't remember about the rears, but I definately know the
fronts are the same. I think those notches are generic, so the pad
will work no matter which side you use them on.