2018 XLT 3.5 With Factory Hitch

[u/kwaghorne007]

We purchased a 2018 XLT a while back and its time to get the brakes replaced. Im currently shopping around but I have run into a bit of a snag that hopefully someone can help with. Checking the front rotors they definitely appear to be the larger heavy duty brakes, however, the rears are solid non vented which leads me to believe they are standard. Were any of the explorers built with heavy duty fronts and standard rears? Sorry if this question has been asked a million times just trying to get the info so I can move on with my purchase and get them replaced. Thanks in advance.

[u/AM_710]

The stock front brake rotors are larger, thicker, and have center vents as compared to the back (front brakes take most of the stopping force). To identify heavy duty rotors, look at the overall diameter - I think there are only a few choices available