Overview
The Baer Brakes 4301682R-2 is a red front 6T brake system for GM C/K 1500 trucks built from 1999 through 2025 and C/K 1500 SUVs from 2000 through 2025. Baer built it around a 2-piece direct mount caliper with six pistons, a fixed design that clamps a vented, slotted and zinc-plated 1-piece rotor with a 13.5 inch outside diameter.
The kit suits full-size Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac trucks and SUVs. The caliper body is forged or billet aluminum, CNC machined and coated with a red powder finish. Steel braided brake hoses carry DOT approval, and the package includes brackets and hardware. The curved vane rotor design is intended to aid cooling, consistent braking and reduced brake fade.
Key features
- Red powder coated caliper body
- 6-piston fixed direct mount caliper with 2-piece construction
- Semi-metallic friction material for the pads
- Curved vane rotor design intended for cooling and reduced brake fade
- Steel braided hoses with DOT approval
- Dual seals protecting against dust, weather and pressure
Choosing the right setup
Red calipers are a finish choice, and the performance comes from the caliper body, pistons and rotor. A two-piece caliper with six pistons clamps the rotor from a fixed position, which keeps pad contact steady under heavy braking. Vented rotors move air through the disc, and a curved vane pattern is commonly used to move that air more efficiently.
Choose the setup around the wheels and the way the truck is used. Pads should match the driving style, whether that is highway use, towing or frequent hard stops. Keep an eye on wheel size, because the caliper needs clearance inside the wheel face. Hose routing should be checked on any truck with altered ride height.
- Check hose routing after installation for kinks or rub points
- Use brake fluid rated for the temperatures the system will see
- Keep pad backing plates and clips clean and lubricated during installation
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301682R-2 |
| UPC | 90127970485 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6T, 2-piece, 6-piston, fixed direct mount |
| Caliper color | Red |
| Caliper body material | Forged or billet aluminum |
| Rotor | 1-piece, vented, slotted and zinc-plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.5 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Brake pad type | FMSI D1247, semi-metallic friction material |
| Template | O080M |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Lug count | 6 |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 6×5.50 inch |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
Vehicle fitment
Baer’s list for this red kit covers:
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999–2025
- Chevrolet Tahoe, 2000–2025
- Chevrolet Suburban, 2014–2025, and Suburban 1500, 2000–2014
- Chevrolet Avalanche, 2007–2013
- GMC Sierra 1500, 1999–2025, and GMC Yukon, 2000–2025
- GMC Yukon XL, 2015–2025, and Yukon XL 1500, 2000–2014
- Cadillac Escalade, 2002–2025, and Escalade ESV, 2003–2025, plus Escalade EXT, 2002–2013
Heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 applications are outside the listed range, as are the Colorado and Canyon. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Hose length is matched to stock-height trucks, so lifted builds may need longer lines. Use template O080M to test the caliper against the wheel you intend to run; the minimum wheel diameter is 17.0 inch. Brake work carries real risk, so a qualified technician should confirm the completed setup before normal driving.
What’s included
Included: the 6T caliper in Red, the rotor, mounting brackets, steel braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: wheels, tires, and any longer hoses a lifted vehicle may need.
