Actually , the 1996 Ford Explorer has small emergency brake shoes inside the back of
the disc brake rotors on the REAR brakes only
There are reasons that front breaks are more expensive. It may be more expensive to replace front breaks more then rear breaks, because the uses front breaks more.
How do you replace front breaks on 2001 Hyundai acce t
Yes Except for Subaru which go to the front.
Front wheel bearings on a 4 wheel drive Explorer are not serviceable, replace them.
There is a complete walk through with pictures on how to change the front bearings on a 2003 Ford Explorer on my site: http://conceptxchange.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/changing-the-front-hub-assembly-on-a-2003-ford-explorer/
In the right front passenger footwell , by the kick panel
In the right front passenger footwell , behind ( or by ) the kick panel
It is necessary to state whether it is a 4X4 or a 4X2
The fuel pump reset ( inertia ) switch is in the right front passenger footwell , by or behind the kick panel
In the right front passenger area , by the right front kick panel , just above the carpet (Helpfull)
How to Install Front Brake Pads Check Related links below.
Parts and labor, aprox $500 to $600 plus a front end alignment.