Overview
Fire Red is the finish on the 4011002FR-2, the Fire Red version of the 6T front brake kit for 05-23 Toyota Tacoma trucks. It brings six pistons per caliper, a vented 1-piece slotted rotor and steel braided hoses in one package for the front axle. Manufacturing takes place in Phoenix, Arizona.
The caliper is a performance-grade part with stainless steel pistons and abutments. Its staggered pistons help reduce uneven pad wear, and dual seals cover dust, weather and pressure. Pads use the D1247 pad type.
Key features
- Fixed, direct-mount six-piston caliper
- Two-piece caliper body in the 6T design
- Staggered pistons with stainless steel construction
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Vented 1-piece rotor with slotted and zinc-plated surface
- Powder coated Fire Red caliper finish
- Steel braided hoses with DOT approval
- Mounting brackets and hardware in the kit
Signs of brake wear
A worn front brake set usually announces itself before it fails. Vibration through the steering wheel often points to a rotor with uneven thickness, while a squeal can come from pad wear indicators. A pedal that sinks further than normal or a pull to one side deserves a prompt inspection, since those symptoms can mean the caliper or a hose is at fault.
When a new kit goes in, the rest of the front end should be checked as well. Wheel bearings, ball joints and tire wear all change how the brakes feel. Replacing the pads and rotor together keeps the friction surfaces matched, and fresh hoses remove one more variable from the system.
- Vibration under braking may mean rotor wear
- Squealing can signal worn pads
- A soft pedal calls for prompt inspection
- Check wheel bearings during installation
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4011002FR-2 |
| UPC | 90127970102 |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| 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
It fits Toyota Tacoma 05-23 trucks on the front axle.
Other Toyota trucks and Tacoma years outside 05-23 are not covered. Check that your truck’s year, model and trim fall within this coverage before buying.
Installation notes
The stock-height hoses supplied with the Fire Red kit may be too short on a lifted Tacoma, so measure before mounting. Wheel fit depends on wheel design, and the O080M template is the reference for comparing a 17.0 inch wheel against the caliper. Have a qualified technician do the install, since brake failure is a serious safety risk.
What’s included
Included: the 6T caliper assemblies, the vented 1-piece rotor, stainless braided hoses, mounting brackets and hardware.
Not included: wheels of at least 17.0 inch diameter.
