Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261636DS-2 is a Desert Sand front brake kit based on the 6T caliper, made for the 2010 to 2026 Ford F-150. It is sold as a kit covering 2WD and 4WD trucks, including the Raptor, and adds a 6-piston front caliper with a 13.5 inch vented rotor.
The kit is built around a semi-metallic friction material and a 1-piece slotted, zinc-plated rotor. The country of origin is USA, and the caliper is manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona. Wheels should be 17 inches or larger, and the O080M template is used to check fit against the wheel.
Key features
- Six-piston fixed caliper in a direct-mount layout
- Staggered piston arrangement to reduce uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise-suppression clips
- Vented, slotted and zinc-plated 1-piece rotor at 13.5 inches
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure protection
- Powder coated Desert Sand finish on the caliper
- Mounting brackets, braided hoses and hardware in the box
Pad and rotor pairing
Pads and rotors work as a matched pair, so the friction material on the pad should suit the rotor surface and the driving the truck sees. Semi-metallic pads handle heat well and tolerate heavier loads, though they can be noisier when cold and produce more dust than some organic compounds. Expect a short bedding period after installation so the pad transfer film forms evenly across the rotor.
Inspection is simple and worth doing at each tire rotation. Look at the pad thickness through the caliper window, check the rotor face for scoring or a raised lip at the edge, and listen for new noises. Uneven wear often points to a sticking slide or a caliper that is not releasing fully, which should be corrected before the pads are replaced.
- Bed in new pads with progressive stops
- Check pad thickness through the caliper window
- Look for scoring or a raised rotor lip at each rotation
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261636DS-2 |
| UPC | 90127970256 |
| Caliper designation | 6T |
| Caliper type | Fixed, direct mount |
| Piston quantity | 6 |
| Caliper color | Desert Sand |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.5 in |
| Rotor construction | Vented, 1-piece |
| Rotor surface | Slotted and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 in |
| Pad type | D1247 (FMSI) |
| Friction material | Semi-metallic |
| Hose material | Steel braided |
| Hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Lug count | 6 |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 6×5.312 in |
| Template | O080M |
| Drive | 2WD, 4WD |
| Grade | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Sold as | Kit |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2010 to 2026 Ford F-150 under the Ford F150 10-26 application. The front axle is covered for 2WD and 4WD trucks, Raptor included.
Other Ford models and earlier F-150 generations are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Braided hoses are sized for stock height vehicles. Lifted trucks may need longer hoses, so check hose reach against your suspension height before assembly.
Wheel clearance is the variable to confirm: Baer cannot guarantee fit with every wheel style, so use the O080M template against the wheel you intend to run.
What’s included
The kit has the 6T front caliper, 13.5 inch rotor, D1247 pads, all mounting brackets, braided hoses and hardware.
