Overview
The Baer Brakes 4011002DS-2 is a front 6T brake kit with a Desert Sand caliper, made for 05-23 Toyota Tacoma trucks. A six-piston, fixed direct-mount caliper clamps a vented 1-piece slotted rotor, and the kit includes stainless braided hoses, mounting brackets and hardware. Baer Brakes makes the components in Phoenix, Arizona, using CNC machined aluminum.
The semi-metallic friction material, the performance grade rating and the D1247 pad type are all part of the stated specification. The caliper’s powder coated Desert Sand finish matches the color name in the part number’s product line.
Key features
- Six-piston 6T caliper, fixed and direct mount
- Two-piece caliper construction
- Staggered pistons designed to limit uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- Vented 1-piece rotor, slotted and zinc-plated
- Powder coated caliper finish in Desert Sand
- Stainless braided hoses and mounting hardware
Daily driving and off-road use
Front brakes handle most of the stopping force, so their setup matters on both pavement and trail. On a daily driver, consistent pedal feel and quiet pads count for more than peak stopping. Off-road, the same caliper and rotor face mud, water and debris, so the seals and rotor surface get more attention.
A lift or larger tires change the load on the front brakes and the hose route. Plan hose length and wheel clearance around how the truck will be driven. Many owners inspect the hose route and fluid level during the same wheel removal, since both are easy to check at that point.
- Check seal condition after water or mud crossings
- Keep the rotor surface free of debris
- Recheck wheel clearance after changing tires
- Recheck hose clamps after the first few trips
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4011002DS-2 |
| UPC | 90127970096 |
| Caliper color | Desert Sand |
| Caliper | 6T |
| Caliper type | Fixed, direct mount |
| Piston quantity | 6 |
| Caliper construction | 2-piece |
| Caliper finish | Powder coated |
| Rotor type | 1-piece |
| Rotor construction | Vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted and zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.5 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Min wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Lug count | 6 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 6×5.50 |
| Pad FMSI number | D1247 |
| Friction material | Semi-metallic |
| Grade | Performance |
| Hose material | Steel braided |
| Brake hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Template | O080M |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Axle | Front |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Manufactured in | Phoenix, Arizona |
Vehicle fitment
This kit is for the front axle of 05-23 Toyota Tacoma trucks.
Tacoma years outside 05-23 and other Toyota trucks fall outside the stated range. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Hose length should match your ride height: the included set suits stock-height trucks, and lifted trucks may need longer hoses. Wheel fit varies by wheel style, so run the O080M template against your wheel. A professional installer should set up the system and bleed the lines.
What’s included
The 6T caliper, the vented 1-piece slotted rotor, all mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware are included.
Not included: wheels, which need to be 17.0 inch or larger.
