Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw D0050 is a front ceramic brake pad set for classic Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from 1972 to 1988, including the Ford Bronco, F-100, F-150 and Mercury Cougar. Each set contains 4 slotted pads that Baer positions as OE replacement pads for daily drivers.
Brake pads are the friction parts that press against the front rotors to slow the vehicle. The Claw line uses a ceramic friction compound built for long pad life, consistent stopping, low rotor wear, and minimal dust and noise. The D0050 is a front-axle set, not a rear pad set, and it is a premium-grade choice for everyday driving.
Key features
- Premium high friction ceramic compound for consistent stopping performance
- Designed for long pad life with low rotor wear
- Minimal noise and dust in everyday driving
- Slotted friction face on black backing plates
- Stainless steel abutment and anti-rattle hardware included with most applications
- Road-going civility for daily-driven trucks and cars
Checking front pad wear
Front pads do most of the stopping on many trucks and SUVs, so their wear shows up quickly under load. Check pad thickness and rotor surfaces at every tire rotation or brake service. Look for uneven wear between the left and right sides, since that often points to a sticking caliper or a worn slide pin rather than the pad itself.
When replacing pads, inspect rotors for grooves, heat spots and thickness variation, and resurface or replace them if they fall outside service limits. Clean the caliper bracket and abutment surfaces before installing, and apply lubricant only at the points your installation calls for.
- Check pad thickness at each brake service
- Look for scoring or heat marks on the rotors
- Clean the bracket surfaces before fitting new pads
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | D0050 |
| UPC | 844165018452 |
| Axle | Front |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Pads per set | 4 |
| Slotted | Yes |
| Backing plate color | Black |
| Abutment clips included | Yes |
| Brake lubricant included | No |
| Emission code | 6 |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list for this set covers these Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and International models, all for the front axle:
- Ford Bronco, 1975-1988
- Ford Galaxie 500, 1973-1974; Country Squire, 1973-1974; Custom 500, 1973-1977; Elite, 1975-1976
- Ford E-100 Econoline and Club Wagon, 1975-1983; E-150 Econoline and Club Wagon, 1975-1986
- Ford F-100, 1973-1983; F-150, 1975-1986; F-250, 1973-1985
- Ford Gran Torino and Torino, 1972-1976; Ranchero and Thunderbird, 1972-1979
- Ford LTD, 1973-1978; LTD II, 1977-1979
- Lincoln Continental, 1973-1979; Mark IV, 1972-1976; Mark V, 1977-1979
- Mercury Monterey, 1973-1974; Marquis, 1973-1978; Grand Marquis, 1975-1978; Montego, 1972-1976; Cougar, 1974-1979
- International Scout II, 1974-1980
The F-100 and F-150 entries apply with an 11-3/4 in front rotor and 11 in rear drums. The F-250 entry applies with a single piston caliper. The Bronco entry applies with auto locking hubs on 1986-88 models.
Model years and vehicles outside the lists above are not covered by this part. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
No brake lubricant comes with this set, so supply your own for the abutment clip contact points. Abutment clips and anti-rattle hardware come with most applications, so check the kit contents against your old pads before you start. Brakes are safety-critical, so test pedal feel at low speed before normal driving.
What’s included
One set of 4 ceramic brake pads with stainless steel abutment clips and noise suppression hardware for most applications.
Not included: Brake lubricant.
