Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261558B is an 11.9 inch front Pro Plus brake system in black, sold as a kit for the 1976–1977 Ford Bronco. It couples a six-piston (6P) caliper with a two-piece rotor, intended for the stock disc spindle that the product note requires, and the covered vehicles are set out in the fitment section below.
The rotor arrives pre-assembled, and its 6061 T-6 billet aluminum hat is secured to the friction ring with high grade NAS (Aircraft) hardware. The black caliper is finished in powder coat, and Baer offers custom colors and finishes as an option.
Key features
- Six-piston, two-piece caliper with six 3/8in. cross bolts for added strength.
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression springs.
- Staggered piston sizes intended to minimize pad wear.
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure.
- Two-piece rotor with a 6061 T-6 billet aluminum hat and high grade NAS (Aircraft) hardware.
- Caliper can accept 13in and 14in rotors.
- Uses the C5 and C6 backing plate (1997–2013 Corvette) or the Fmsi D731.
- Uses banjo style fittings; Baer does not use any pipe thread.
Things to check
Routine inspection catches problems before they reach the trail. At each pad change, look at the caliper body for fluid seepage around the piston seals and banjo joints. Pistons should move freely and return without sticking. Dust boots and seals should be intact so grit stays out of the bore.
Black powder coat is durable but can chip where stones strike the caliper, which exposes bare metal to moisture. Touch up small chips early to slow corrosion. Keep an eye on the hoses and fittings, since they carry the pressure and are the most likely place for a slow leak to start.
- Check the fluid level in the reservoir
- Inspect the rotor for heat cracks
- Look for seepage at every banjo joint
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261558B |
| UPC | 844165054184 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6-piston (6P), two-piece, black powder coat |
| Rotor diameter | 11.9 inch |
| Rotor hat | 6061 T-6 billet aluminum |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.50 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 inch |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Box count | 1 |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 1976–1977 Ford Bronco in Custom and Sport trims. The kit is made for trucks with a stock disc spindle.
Other Ford trucks, later Bronco generations, and Bronco models outside the Custom and Sport trims are not part of this fit. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Because brake hoses are not included and the caliper uses banjo style fittings, hoses must be sourced to match those fittings. Check for a stock disc spindle before starting the job, as the product note requires. Brake components affect stopping distance, so a qualified installer should fit and test the system.
What’s included
The Pro Plus front brake system kit in black, with the caliper and a pre-assembled two-piece rotor.
Not included: brake hoses.
