Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261565R is an 11.0 inch Classic Series front brake kit for select 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury cars, including the Mustang, Fairlane, Falcon, Maverick, Torino, Cougar, Comet, Montego and Cyclone. It is built around a red powder coated aluminum two-piston caliper and an 11.29 inch slotted, drilled and zinc plated integral hub rotor, with stainless braided hoses.
Baer designed the kit for owners who want modern front braking on a classic chassis. The system is listed to fit select 14 inch and most 15 inch or larger wheels, and Baer recommends checking wheel fit with its template before installation.
Key features
- Aluminum, 2-piston, pad guided caliper with a red powder coated finish and black Baer logo
- 1-piece integral hub rotor with slot, drill and zinc plated finish
- Uses the common FMSI D0412 brake pad type
- Stainless braided brake hoses, DOT approved
- Premium bearings with races pre-installed, plus dust caps and dust/weather seals
- Mounting brackets and all necessary hardware included
Keeping the front brakes in shape
A front brake kit on an older chassis does its best work when the surrounding parts are sound. Inspect the brake pedal linkage, master cylinder seals and booster hose for leaks or soft spots before using the new system. Pad wear is normal, but uneven wear across the pad face often points to a sticking caliper or a worn slide.
Plan on bleeding the lines after any hose or caliper service so the pedal stays firm. Check the rotor face for scoring and cracks around the drilled holes, and replace the rotor when the surface is no longer smooth. Keep wheel lug nuts torqued to the vehicle specification after the first few drives.
- Inspect the master cylinder and seals for leaks
- Check pad wear for uneven patterns
- Bleed the lines after hose or caliper work
- Recheck lug nut torque after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261565R |
| UPC | 844165054818 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Rotor diameter | 11.29 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 0.94 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece integral hub, vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 15.0 inch |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Lug count | 5 |
| Caliper | Aluminum, 2-piston, pad guided, floating type |
| Caliper finish | Red powder coated with black Baer logo |
| Brake pad | FMSI D0412, ceramic friction material |
| Brake hose | Stainless steel braided, DOT approved |
| Grade | Performance |
| Template | D200A |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Fits the following vehicles, with OE disc or drum brake spindles depending on model and year:
- 1970 Ford Fairlane
- 1970 Ford Falcon
- 1970–1974 Ford Maverick
- 1970–1973 Ford Mustang
- 1970–1971 Ford Torino
- 1971–1974 Mercury Comet
- 1970–1973 Mercury Cougar
- 1970–1971 Mercury Cyclone
- 1970–1971 Mercury Montego
Model years outside these ranges, such as 1969 and earlier or 1975 and later, are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
This system is designed for a 15/16 inch master cylinder with proper pedal ratio. For manual brake setups, a 7/8 inch master cylinder can be used for less pedal effort. A master cylinder larger than 15/16 inch will require too much pedal input to generate proper line pressure. Check wheel fit against the Baer D200A template before mounting the rotors.
What’s included
The kit includes the rotors, the red PGC calipers, premium bearings with races pre-installed, dust caps, dust/weather seals, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and all necessary hardware.
Not included: The master cylinder is not part of the kit.
