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2018 Ford Edge

Brake Disc and Pad Kits

The easiest way to upgrade your vehicle’s braking system is by getting a brake disc and pad kit. As the name implies, this kit includes rotors and pads: two critical components you need to replace if you want to restore or increase your vehicle’s braking power. The good news is that CarParts.com has a wide selection of brake pad and rotor kits from the most reputable manufacturers in the industry. We have high-quality kits for various applications, including OE replacement, performance replacement, and even track/tracing. Check out our kits today.
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SureStop Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Includes Shims and Hardware, For Models with 345mm Front Disc, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-072421-293
Guaranteed to Fit
$219.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge SE 4 Cyl 2.0L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 6 Cyl 3.5L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 4 Cyl 2.0L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 4 Cyl 2.0L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
Product Details
Location : Front And RearAttention Needed :

Models have multiple versions, check or measure your original product to order the correct SKU.

Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (4) Brake Disc and (2) Brake Pad SetSeries : Pro-Line SeriesDisc Design : Plain SurfacePad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 42323, 850400, 60055005, 681013R, 901426G, BR901426, DG9Z2200A, DG9Z2200B, DG9Z2200C, DG9Z2200D, DG9Z2200E, DG9Z2200F, DG9Z2200G, DG9Z2200H, DG9Z2200J, DG9Z2200L, DG9Z2200K, DG9Z2200M, DG9Z2200MA, DG9Z2200N, DG9Z2200P, K2GZ2200A, F2GZ2001A, F2GZ2001C, F2GZ2001K, F2GZ2001M, G3GZ2001C, HP5Z2001C, F2GZ2001H, G3GZ2001B, HP5Z2001BReturns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 12161113, 42323, 850400, 60055005, 681013R, 901426G, BR901426, 12161120, TXC1665, 5001665, EHT1665H, DG9Z2200A, DG9Z2200B, DG9Z2200C, DG9Z2200D, DG9Z2200E, DG9Z2200F, DG9Z2200G, DG9Z2200H, DG9Z2200J, DG9Z2200L, DG9Z2200K, DG9Z2200M, DG9Z2200MA, DG9Z2200N, DG9Z2200P, K2GZ2200A, TXC1818, 5001818, MGD1818C, F2GZ2001A, F2GZ2001C, F2GZ2001K, F2GZ2001M, G3GZ2001C, HP5Z2001C, F2GZ2001H, G3GZ2001B, HP5Z2001B
SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, For Models with 345mm Front Disc, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-072421-186
Guaranteed to Fit
$118.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge SE 4 Cyl 2.0L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 6 Cyl 3.5L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 4 Cyl 2.0L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 4 Cyl 2.0L Front Wheel Drive, 345mm Front Disc
Product Details
Location : FrontAttention Needed :

Models have multiple versions, check or measure your original product to order the correct SKU.

Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetSeries : Pro-Line SeriesDisc Design : Plain SurfacePad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : F2GZ2001A, F2GZ2001C, F2GZ2001K, F2GZ2001M, G3GZ2001C, HP5Z2001C, F2GZ2001H, G3GZ2001B, HP5Z2001BReturns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 12161120, TXC1818, 5001818, MGD1818C, F2GZ2001A, F2GZ2001C, F2GZ2001K, F2GZ2001M, G3GZ2001C, HP5Z2001C, F2GZ2001H, G3GZ2001B, HP5Z2001B
SureStop Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, All Wheel Drive/Front Wheel Drive, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-072421-255
Guaranteed to Fit
$98.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge SE 4 Cyl 2.0L All Wheel Drive
  • 2018 Ford Edge Sport 6 Cyl 2.7L All Wheel Drive
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 4 Cyl 2.0L All Wheel Drive
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 6 Cyl 3.5L All Wheel Drive
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 6 Cyl 3.5L All Wheel Drive
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 4 Cyl 2.0L All Wheel Drive
Product Details
Location : RearAttention Needed :

Models have multiple versions, check or measure your original product to order the correct SKU.

Notes : 11 mm Nom. Thickness; 9.5 mm Min; 63.6 mm Hub Hole Diameter; 9.5 mm Lug Hole Size; Without Cryo Treating; Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetSeries : Pro-Line SeriesDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Diameter : 12.4 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 42323, 850400, 60055005, 681013R, 901426G, BR901426, DG9Z2200A, DG9Z2200B, DG9Z2200C, DG9Z2200D, DG9Z2200E, DG9Z2200F, DG9Z2200G, DG9Z2200H, DG9Z2200J, DG9Z2200L, DG9Z2200K, DG9Z2200M, DG9Z2200MA, DG9Z2200N, DG9Z2200P, K2GZ2200AReturns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 12161113, 42323, 850400, 60055005, 681013R, 901426G, BR901426, TXC1665, 5001665, EHT1665H, DG9Z2200A, DG9Z2200B, DG9Z2200C, DG9Z2200D, DG9Z2200E, DG9Z2200F, DG9Z2200G, DG9Z2200H, DG9Z2200J, DG9Z2200L, DG9Z2200K, DG9Z2200M, DG9Z2200MA, DG9Z2200N, DG9Z2200P, K2GZ2200A
Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 Evolution Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7417
Guaranteed to Fit
$135.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : RearNotes : Solid Disc Construction; Includes Pad ShimsComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Diameter : 12.37 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7419
Guaranteed to Fit
$289.43
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines with 316mm front rotors
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7416
Guaranteed to Fit
$310.98
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines with 345mm Front Rotors
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 Evolution Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7416
Guaranteed to Fit
$351.06
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines with 345mm Front Rotors
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfacePad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 Evolution Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7419
Guaranteed to Fit
$367.98
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines with 316mm front rotors
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfacePad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 Evolution Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7321
Guaranteed to Fit
$213.13
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines Models with 316mm front brake rotors
Product Details
Location : FrontNotes : Vented Disc Construction; Includes Pad ShimsComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Diameter : 12.41 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7143
Guaranteed to Fit
$212.42
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge SE 4 Cyl 2.0L Models with 345mm front brake rotors
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 6 Cyl 3.5L Models with 345mm front brake rotors
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 6 Cyl 3.5L Models with 345mm front brake rotors
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 4 Cyl 2.0L Models with 345mm front brake rotors
  • 2018 Ford Edge Sport 6 Cyl 2.7L Models with 345mm front brake rotors
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 4 Cyl 2.0L Models with 345mm front brake rotors
Product Details
Location : FrontSeries : OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 Evolution Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7143
Guaranteed to Fit
$240.68
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines Models with 345mm front brake rotors
Product Details
Location : FrontNotes : Vented Disc Construction; Includes Pad ShimsComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Diameter : 13.55 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7321
Guaranteed to Fit
$188.35
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines Models with 316mm front brake rotors
Product Details
Location : FrontComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7417
Guaranteed to Fit
$125.94
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge SE 4 Cyl 2.0L
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 6 Cyl 3.5L
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 6 Cyl 3.5L
  • 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 4 Cyl 2.0L
  • 2018 Ford Edge Sport 6 Cyl 2.7L
  • 2018 Ford Edge SEL 4 Cyl 2.0L
Product Details
Location : RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Cross-drilled and Slotted 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Series
Part Number: P15K7416
Guaranteed to Fit
$468.48
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines with 345mm Front Rotors
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Brake Pads, Rotors And HardwareSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Antimony Trioxide, Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Carbon (Black), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Cross-drilled and Slotted 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Series
Part Number: P15K7419
Guaranteed to Fit
$428.76
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2018 Ford Edge All Submodels All Engines with 316mm front rotors
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Brake Pads, Rotors And HardwareSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Antimony Trioxide, Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Carbon (Black), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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A brake disc and pad kit contains brake discs or rotors and brake pads. These are the major brake parts that you may need to replace if you want to restore or upgrade your vehicle’s braking system.

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The cost of aftermarket brake disc and pad kits may range between $50 to $250 for parts alone. Several factors affect pricing, such as brand, recommended use, disc design, disc material, and pad material. Labor may cost you an additional $150 to $200, depending on the rates in your area.

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