Overview
The Baer Brakes D1363 is a front semi-metallic brake pad set for a long list of Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, including the Escalade, Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Sierra 1500 and Yukon. Each set holds 4 pads for one front axle, and the listed model years run from 2005 to 2020.
Baer Claw pads come with a premium grade rating, slotted faces and abutment clips. Baer Brakes describes them as OE-replacement pads with long pad life, low rotor wear and minimal noise and dust, aimed at daily drivers who want a quiet, predictable stop from a full-size truck or SUV.
Key features
- Premium high friction semi-metallic compound
- OE-replacement pads with consistent wear and performance
- Long pad life with low rotor wear
- Minimal noise and dust
- Stainless steel abutment and anti-rattle hardware included with most pads
- Mechanical pad wear sensor included
- Wear indicator attached to the pads
- Pad shims included
Semi-metallic pads on full-size trucks
Semi-metallic pads hold up well to heat and heavy loads, which suits full-size trucks and SUVs. They tend to produce more dust and can be louder when cold than ceramic compounds, so expect a short warm-up period before the brakes feel fully consistent.
Mechanical wear sensors give an audible squeal when the pad material is low. Listen for it on light braking and check pad thickness at each service. The attached wear indicator gives a visual check at the same time.
Caliper brackets vary between applications. Confirm the bracket matches your vehicle before fitting, and use new pads of the same compound on both sides of the axle. Rotors that are grooved or below minimum thickness should be replaced at the same time.
- Bed in new pads with moderate stops
- Keep pads on both sides of an axle matched
- Clean dust from wheels periodically
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | D1363 |
| FMSI number | D1363 |
| UPC | 844165031437 |
| Axle | Front |
| Friction material | Semi-metallic |
| Pads per set | 4 |
| Slotted | Yes |
| Backing plate color | Black |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Abutment clips included | Yes |
| Pad shims included | Yes |
| Mounting hardware included | No |
| Brake lubricant included | No |
| Pad wear sensor included | Yes |
| Pad wear sensor type | Mechanical |
| Wear indicator attached | Yes |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list covers front brakes on Cadillac XTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT models, Chevrolet Avalanche, Cheyenne, Express 1500, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 LD, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Savana 1500, Sierra, Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL models. Escalade and Avalanche entries note front caliper bracket cast #351/352C.
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic fits trucks with drum rear brakes. Tahoe fitment excludes the police package. Suburban 1500 and Yukon XL 1500 fit RWD and 4WD. Heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 models are not covered. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The mechanical pad wear sensor is included, and the wear indicator is already attached to the pads. Mounting hardware and brake lubricant are not part of this set, so check that the caliper bracket matches the cast number noted in the fitment entries before fitting.
What’s included
A set of 4 front semi-metallic brake pads with abutment clips, pad shims, a mechanical pad wear sensor and an attached wear indicator.
Not included: mounting hardware and brake lubricant.
