PowerStop Z23-667A Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Rear Brake Pads for Daily Driving

PowerStop Z23-667A rear disc brake pads are built for drivers who want cleaner wheels, quieter braking, and stronger pedal response than stock pads. This carbon-fiber ceramic brake pad set is a direct fit for select Ford Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Trac rear applications, including 2001-2005 models listed below.

The Power Stop Z23 Evolution Sport line focuses on low-dust ceramic performance for everyday use. For this rear application, Z23-667A combines carbon-fiber ceramic friction material with slotted, chamfered pads, wear sensors, shims, mounting hardware, and brake lubricant to support a smoother brake service and consistent street drivability.

Key Features

• Carbon-fiber ceramic friction material for performance-oriented daily driving
• Low-dust formula to help reduce brake dust buildup on wheels
• Noise-reducing design with shims and chamfered edges
• Slotted pad design for stable braking feel
• Mechanical pad wear sensor included
• Mounting hardware and ceramic brake lubricant included
• Outer and inner pad friction material thickness: 14.0 mm

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear
• Fits 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, rear
• Fits 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, rear with Phenolic Piston

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Excess brake dust on rear wheels
• Squealing or noisy braking from worn pads
• Reduced stopping response from worn rear brake pads
• Brake service needs on rear disc brake systems
• Uneven pad wear concerns on daily-driven vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear brake pad shape, caliper hardware condition, and piston type before installation. For 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport rear fitment, this part is listed for vehicles with a phenolic piston. Clean the caliper bracket and rotor contact points, apply the included brake lubricant where specified, and verify proper sensor routing during reassembly. Z23-667A is also referenced for the same application under cross-reference part numbers 1L2Z 2200-CA and 2L2Z 2200-BA.

Quality Assurance

Power Stop’s Z23 Evolution Sport brake pad line is engineered as an upgrade over stock-style rear pads for everyday street use. Z23-667A is built with carbon-fiber ceramic friction material, included shims, and wear sensor provisions to support consistent braking performance on Ford Explorer Sport and Ford Explorer Sport Trac rear applications.