Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262742R is an 11.65 inch Classic rear disc brake kit for Ford 8 inch and 9 inch small bearing housing ends that use non-staggered rear shocks. It converts a rear drum to disc using a vented 1-piece rotor and a single-piston floating caliper with integral park brake, finished in red.
Baer sells the Classic line as a complete system of calipers, rotors, brackets, hardware and stainless braided hoses with fittings. This kit is matched to non-staggered rear shock mounting on small bearing housing ends, so it suits axles set up that way.
Key features
- Single-piston floating caliper with integral park brake
- 11.65 inch vented 1-piece rotor
- Slotted, drilled and zinc plated surface
- Stainless steel braided hoses, DOT approved
- Uses FMSI D0627 pads with ceramic friction material
- Red powder coated caliper
Things to check
Start with the axle. Confirm the flange style and shock layout match the kit before ordering, since mismatched brackets and shock mounts are a common source of returns. Once the parts arrive, lay everything out and compare the caliper, bracket and rotor with the axle before disassembling the drum parts.
Pads and rotors wear differently depending on how the vehicle is driven. Heavy use on steep grades or frequent stops generates more heat, so inspect pad thickness and rotor surface on a regular schedule. Scoring, heat cracks, a lip at the rotor edge or a pulsing pedal all suggest the parts need attention.
The parking brake function needs its own attention. Route the cables carefully so they clear the axle, springs and exhaust, and adjust them once the caliper is set. A cable that sits too tight or too loose can make the rear parking brake ineffective, even when the hydraulic brakes work fine.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262742R |
| UPC | 90127853566 |
| Kit contents | One Classic caliper |
| Rotor diameter | 11.65 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece, vented |
| Rotor thickness | 0.705 inch |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.75, 5×4.50 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 15.0 inch |
| Caliper | Single-piston floating, with integral park brake |
| Caliper finish | Red powder coated |
| Pad type | FMSI D0627 |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Axle flange | Ford 8 inch/9 inch small bearing |
| Shock layout | Non-staggered rear shocks |
| Fitment template | V107I |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It is built for Ford 8 inch and 9 inch small bearing housing ends with non-staggered rear shocks. Confirm your axle flange and shock layout against the kit before ordering.
Not intended for Ford 9 inch early big bearing ends or for staggered rear shock setups. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The park brake cables are sold separately, so route them to the integral park brake during installation. The park brake cannot be checked until they are in place.
Check the V107I template against your wheel before mounting, because Baer does not promise fit on every wheel style. After the hoses are attached, bleed the brakes and test the pedal before the vehicle is driven.
What’s included
Supplied in this kit: the red Classic caliper with integral park brake, 11.65 inch vented rotors, a bracket set, fasteners, and braided steel hoses with their fittings.
Not included: Park brake cables, sold separately.
