For better stopping power the Explorer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Traverse:
|
Explorer |
Explorer ST |
Traverse |
Front Rotors |
13.6 inches |
14.3 inches |
12.6 inches |
Rear Rotors |
12.4 inches |
13.8 inches |
12.4 inches |
The Explorer ST’s optional front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Traverse are solid, not vented.
The Explorer stops much shorter than the Traverse:
|
Explorer |
Traverse |
|
70 to 0 MPH |
161 feet |
176 feet |
Car and Driver |
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
135 feet |
Motor Trend |
For better stopping power the Explorer ST’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Nautilus:
|
Explorer ST |
Nautilus |
Front Rotors |
14.3 inches |
13.6 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.8 inches |
13.6 inches |
The Explorer ST’s optional front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the Nautilus are solid, not vented.
The Explorer stops shorter than the Nautilus:
|
Explorer |
Nautilus |
|
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
117 feet |
Motor Trend |
For better stopping power the Explorer’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the RXL:
|
Explorer |
Explorer ST |
RXL |
Front Rotors |
13.6 inches |
14.3 inches |
12.9 inches |
Rear Rotors |
12.4 inches |
13.8 inches |
13.3 inches |
The Explorer stops much shorter than the RXL:
|
Explorer |
RXL |
|
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
133 feet |
Motor Trend |
The Explorer stops shorter than the Q7:
|
Explorer |
Q7 |
|
70 to 0 MPH |
161 feet |
166 feet |
Car and Driver |
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
121 feet |
Motor Trend |
For better stopping power the Explorer’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Highlander Hybrid:
|
Explorer |
Explorer ST |
Highlander Hybrid |
Front Rotors |
13.6 inches |
14.3 inches |
13.3 inches |
Rear Rotors |
12.4 inches |
13.8 inches |
13.3 inches |
The Explorer ST’s optional front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Highlander Hybrid are solid, not vented.
For better stopping power the Explorer’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Ascent:
|
Explorer |
Explorer ST |
Ascent |
Front Rotors |
13.6 inches |
14.3 inches |
13.1 inches |
Rear Rotors |
12.4 inches |
13.8 inches |
13 inches |
The Explorer stops much shorter than the Ascent:
|
Explorer |
Ascent |
|
70 to 0 MPH |
161 feet |
178 feet |
Car and Driver |
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
125 feet |
Motor Trend |
For better stopping power the Explorer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GX460:
|
Explorer |
Explorer ST |
GX460 |
Front Rotors |
13.6 inches |
14.3 inches |
13.3 inches |
Rear Rotors |
12.4 inches |
13.8 inches |
12.3 inches |
The Explorer stops much shorter than the GX460:
|
Explorer |
GX460 |
|
70 to 0 MPH |
161 feet |
184 feet |
Car and Driver |
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
117 feet |
Motor Trend |
60 to 0 MPH (Wet) |
139 feet |
143 feet |
Consumer Reports |
For better stopping power the Explorer ST’s brake rotors are larger than those on the XT5:
|
Explorer ST |
XT5 |
Front Rotors |
14.3 inches |
13.6 inches |
Rear Rotors |
13.8 inches |
12.4 inches |
The Explorer stops much shorter than the XT5:
|
Explorer |
XT5 |
|
70 to 0 MPH |
161 feet |
174 feet |
Car and Driver |
60 to 0 MPH |
114 feet |
128 feet |
Motor Trend |