Overview
The Baer Brakes D1273 is a set of four front Claw brake pads for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK). It also fits 2008–2016 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans, 2009–2013 Dodge Journey and 2007–2011 Dodge Nitro, 2008–2012 Jeep Liberty, 2012–2015 Ram C/V and 2009–2014 Volkswagen Routan vehicles.
The Claw is a premium ceramic replacement pad for owners who want quiet stopping, low dust and a pad suited to daily driving rather than track use. The friction compound offers long-lasting, consistent wear, and the pads bed in quickly, which helps when replacing pads on a vehicle that mostly sees street miles.
Key features
- Premium ceramic friction compound described by Baer Brakes for consistent wear and performance
- Minimal noise and dust, with long pad life and low rotor wear
- A balance of braking performance and road-going civility for daily drivers
- Stainless steel abutment clips and anti-rattle hardware included with most applications
- Slotted friction face with a wear indicator attached
- Mechanical pad wear sensor included
- Pad shims included with the set
Ceramic pads on daily-driven vehicles
Ceramic pads are a common choice for street-driven Jeeps and minivans because they run quietly and leave less dust on the wheels. Their trade-off is that they generally grip less when cold and need heat to reach full bite, so they suit regular road use more than repeated hard stops on steep grades.
Pads wear faster when the rotors are worn, warped or glazed, so inspect the disc surface whenever new pads go on. Many owners replace pads and rotors together to avoid uneven contact and early noise. Brake fluid should also be checked, since old fluid can reduce pedal feel under load.
- Replace rotors that show deep grooves or blue heat spots
- Check caliper slide pins for smooth movement
- Listen for squeal after the bedding-in drive
- Inspect pads for uneven wear at each tire rotation
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | D1273 |
| FMSI number | D1273 |
| UPC | 844165052821 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Pads per set | 4 |
| Axle | Front |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Backing plate color | Black |
| Slotted | Yes |
| Abutment clips included | Yes |
| Pad shims included | Yes |
| Mounting hardware included | No |
| Brake lubricant included | No |
| Pad wear sensor | Included, mechanical |
| Wear indicator attached | Yes |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list covers these front applications: 2008–2016 Chrysler Town & Country, 2008–2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009–2013 Dodge Journey, 2007–2011 Dodge Nitro, 2008–2012 Jeep Liberty, 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK), 2012–2015 Ram C/V and 2009–2014 Volkswagen Routan.
Vehicles not in this list include other Wrangler generations such as the TJ, LJ and JL, and the Ram 1500 pickup. Several entries are qualified by front caliper type or rotor diameter, such as 1-piston front calipers on several minivan and Journey entries. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Abutment clips and pad shims are included, but mounting hardware and brake lubricant are not, so check that your existing caliper hardware is in usable condition before fitting the pads. Baer describes these pads as quick and easy to bed in, so plan a short, gentle bedding-in run after installation. Brake work on the front axle should be done with the vehicle securely supported on stands, not on a jack.
What’s included
Four Baer Claw front brake pads (FMSI D1273) with stainless steel abutment clips and pad shims.
Not included: mounting hardware and brake lubricant.
