The Power Stop K3167 is a front disc brake upgrade from the Z23 Evolution Sport line, sold as a matched pad-and-rotor package for the Ford Expedition's front axle. Power Stop kits generally use original dimension rotors and pads so there is no need to mess with the calipers, according to owners on user forums. The manufacturer's Z23 kits include premium stainless-steel hardware and a pin bushing kit for easy, problem-free installation.
The real case for paying more than stock rests on owner experience. One Expedition owner reported issues with OEM Ford brakes, including warped front rotors on a 2016 model, and after switching to aftermarket parts had no problems. A forum member who installed Power Stop pads and rotors on his wife's 2008 Expy said both were huge improvements over the stock brakes. Owners on user forums have also paired powerstop ceramic pads with other rotors, so the ceramic compound is a known choice for this platform.
Confirm fitment before ordering. The product title lists the 2010–2018 Ford Expedition, but fitment details vary between sources, so verify model year, trim, and bolt pattern with the manufacturer. Buyers searching for a 2010-2018 Expedition front brake upgrade kit, Z23 ceramic pads, or drilled and slotted rotors are looking for exactly this setup. Break-in is critical for optimal performance, and the exact steps vary by kit, so follow the sheet packed with yours.
Owners on user forums report that Power Stop kits use original-dimension pads and rotors, so the factory calipers do not need to be altered.
The manufacturer says break-in is critical for optimal performance, and it notes that a resin smell is normal as the brakes heat up. The exact sequence varies by kit, so follow the instructions supplied with your kit.
The product title lists 2010–2018, but fitment details differ between sources. Check model year, trim, and bolt pattern with the manufacturer before ordering.
Owners on user forums describe the Expedition front brake job as manageable, with one saying it's not that hard. Work on one side at a time so the opposite wheel serves as a reference, since if you screw something up you have the other wheel to look at. A forum post on a fourth-generation Expedition describes six lug nuts (21mm) and two caliper bolts (13mm), so confirm fasteners for your model year before starting. Use a C-clamp to push the pistons fully back, because one of the pistons would not clear a tab that was on the backing plate of the new pads when the piston was not fully compressed. Rotors can be stuck from rust, so sometimes the rotors will get stuck/rusted on. Support the vehicle on jack stands rather than a jack alone, and complete the break-in once the job is finished.
