PowerStop KC1858-36 Z36 Rear Brake Kit for 1995-2001 Explorer 4.0L V6/5.0L V8

Vehicle Fitment

• 1995-2001 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; 1996-2001 also 5.0L V8 where equipped; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1995 Ford Explorer Expedition (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1995-2001 Ford Explorer Limited (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; 1996-2001 also 5.0L V8 where equipped; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 2000-2001 Ford Explorer Postal (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1995-2000 Ford Explorer Sport (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1995-1999 Ford Explorer XL (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 2000-2001 Ford Explorer XL Fleet (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1999-2001 Ford Explorer XLS (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1995-2001 Ford Explorer XLT (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; 1996-2001 also 5.0L V8 where equipped; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Base (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer Base (2WD/4WD, 4.0L V6; 1997-2001 also 5.0L V8 where equipped; rear disc with steel-piston rear calipers)
• 1998-2002 Ford Ranger EV (RWD, Battery EV, rear disc brakes)
• 2002 Ford Ranger Postal (RWD, Battery EV, rear disc brakes)

Fitment Notes

• Rear brake kit only; designed for vehicles equipped with the specified rear disc-brake configuration.
• Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications require the compatible steel-piston rear caliper configuration.
• 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Base applications require steel-piston rear calipers.
• Ford Ranger EV applications are limited to vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes.
• Ford Ranger EV and Postal applications use the battery-electric drivetrain and RWD configuration.
• 1996-2001 Ford Explorer and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L V8 applications apply only where the vehicle was factory-equipped with that engine and the compatible rear brake configuration.
• Do not use on vehicles equipped with incompatible rear calipers or rear drum brakes.

Features

• Z36 Truck & Tow rear brake upgrade engineered for trucks, SUVs, and demanding applications.
• Carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads provide severe-duty stopping performance while maintaining everyday drivability.
• Cross-drilled and slotted rotors promote heat dissipation during repeated braking.
• Rotor slots help evacuate gases, dust, and debris from the pad-to-rotor contact surface.
• Silver zinc plating provides additional protection against rust and corrosion.
• Red powder-coated replacement calipers provide corrosion resistance and a performance appearance.
• Low-dust friction material is engineered for reduced brake dust compared with conventional formulations.
• Stainless-steel pad shims help resist heat and reduce brake noise and vibration.
• Floating single-piston rear caliper design uses a steel piston.
• Calipers are powder coated, assembled, inspected, and tested before installation.
• Stainless-steel installation hardware is included.
• High-temperature ceramic brake lubricant is included.
• Direct bolt-on design requires no modifications to compatible factory brake systems.

Specifications

• Brand: PowerStop
• Part Number: KC1858-36
• Product Line: Z36 Truck & Tow
• Position: Rear
• Rotor Outside Diameter: 285.0 mm (11.22 in.)
• Rotor Thickness: 0.47 in. (11.9 mm)
• Rotor Construction: Solid cast iron
• Rotor Surface: Cross-drilled and slotted
• Rotor Finish: Zinc plated
• Rotor Lug Hole Quantity: 5
• Rear Caliper Type: Floating
• Rear Caliper Piston Quantity: 1
• Rear Caliper Piston Material: Steel
• Rear Caliper Material: Cast iron
• Rear Caliper Finish: Red powder coated
• Brake Pad Material: Carbon-fiber ceramic
• Pad Shims: Included
• Abutment Clips: Included
• Brake Lubricant: Included
• Brake Hoses: Not included
• Caliper Mounting Bracket: Not included
• Pad Wear Sensor: Not included
• Application: Rear disc-brake systems with compatible steel-piston calipers

Included Components

• 2x Rear Cross-Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors
• 1x Rear Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad Set
• 2x Rear Red Powder-Coated Brake Calipers
• 1x Stainless-Steel Installation Hardware Set
• 1x High-Temperature Ceramic Brake Lubricant

Product Description

The PowerStop KC1858-36 Z36 Truck & Tow rear brake kit is a complete rear braking upgrade for select 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, and 1998-2002 Ford Ranger EV applications. The kit combines 285 mm solid cast-iron cross-drilled and slotted rotors, Z36 carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads, and red powder-coated replacement calipers for a matched braking system designed for demanding street, towing, hauling, and off-road use.

The Z36 carbon-fiber ceramic friction material is reinforced for increased load capacity while maintaining controlled dust and noise characteristics. The drilled and slotted rotors help dissipate heat during repeated braking, while the zinc-plated surfaces provide additional corrosion resistance. The floating rear calipers use single steel pistons and are supplied with the required pad shims, abutment clips, stainless-steel hardware, and high-temperature ceramic lubricant.

KC1858-36 is designed as a direct bolt-on rear brake upgrade for compatible factory configurations without vehicle modifications. Fitment is configuration-specific: Explorer and Mountaineer applications require the compatible steel-piston rear calipers, while Ranger EV applications require factory rear disc brakes. Verify the vehicle's year, model, drivetrain, engine, rear brake configuration, and caliper type before installation.