Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262721R is a 10.5 inch rear disc brake kit for Ford 9 inch early big bearing housing ends, built for axles that run non-staggered rear shocks. It replaces rear drum brakes with a red powder coated floating caliper that has a built-in park brake, paired with a 1-piece slotted, dimpled and zinc plated rotor.
The Classic series is a modern brake package for smaller wheels, with a minimum wheel diameter of 14.0 inch. Fit with every wheel company or style cannot be guaranteed, so use the V120V template as the reference for checking the wheel before it is chosen.
Owners comparing this kit with staggered-shock versions should read the fitment notes first, since they state non-staggered rear shocks for this part number.
Key features
- Single-piston caliper with integral park brake
- Red powder coated caliper
- Solid 1-piece rotor with slot, dimple and zinc plating
- Stainless braided brake hoses, DOT approved
- FMSI D0627 pad with ceramic friction material
- Performance grade, listed country of origin USA
Non-staggered shock layouts
With non-staggered rear shocks, the spring and shock pair sits in the same position on both sides, which keeps the suspension arrangement easy to check before a disc conversion. Measure the shock mounts and confirm they are in the expected location, since the brake brackets are fixed to the housing and cannot be shifted to suit an uneven layout.
The rear end also changes once the drum hardware is replaced. Brake lines, the parking brake cable and the wheel cylinders all move or disappear, so the routing should be planned before the axle is reassembled. Clean the mounting surfaces well, because a rotor that seats poorly can cause vibration.
- Measure shock mount positions on both sides
- Check the parking brake cable path
- Clean the bracket and hub mounting surfaces
- Inspect rear lines before reassembly
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262721R |
| UPC | 844165054849 |
| Rotor diameter | 10.5 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece, solid |
| Rotor thickness | 0.504 inch |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, dimpled and zinc plated |
| Caliper | 1 Classic, floating, red powder coated |
| Pad FMSI number | D0627 |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Brake hose | Stainless steel braided, DOT approved |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Wheel lug/bolt pattern | 5×4.75, 5×4.50 |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 inch early big bearing |
| Fitment notes | Non-staggered rear shocks |
| Park brake | Integral in caliper |
| Template | V120V |
| Grade | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It is made for the Ford 9 inch early big bearing housing ends with non-staggered rear shocks. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering, and check the axle flange against your housing ends.
Staggered-shock applications and Torino or late big bearing housing ends are not covered by this application. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm the early big bearing housing ends and the non-staggered shock mounts on your axle before fitting. Compare the V120V template with the planned wheel to confirm clearance around the 10.5 inch rotor and caliper. Brake work is safety critical, so have it installed and bled by someone experienced with disc conversions.
What’s included
The kit contains the Classic caliper, the 10.5 inch rotor, brackets, hardware, and stainless braided hoses with fittings.
Not included: Cables for the park brake are a separate item and are not in this kit.
