Overview
The Baer Brakes 31412-020 is a front performance brake rotor set, sold as a pair, for Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra and Suzuki Equator applications. It is a one-piece, cross-drilled and slotted vented rotor designed as a direct replacement for the factory front rotors.
Baer’s Claw design targets drivers who want better braking feel and a rotor that stands out behind open-center wheels. Gas and dust leave the pad-to-rotor interface through the slots and holes, which Baer says helps keep pedal feel steady and limits brake fade. The zinc-plated face adds a bright look wherever the wheel opening shows the rotor.
Key features
- Cross-drilled and slotted face that vents gases and dust from between pad and rotor
- Vane structure designed to improve cooling, built from premium materials.
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes intended to reduce stress cracking
- Mill balanced direct replacement rotor with a vented, directional brake surface
- Zinc-plated finish for open-center wheels
Before replacing rotors
Brake rotors are the friction surface the pads clamp against, so their condition affects pedal feel, stopping consistency under repeated braking and noise. On trucks and SUVs that tow or carry loads, rotors heat up quickly on long descents, which makes surface condition matter more. Pads, rotors and hardware wear together, so new rotors are usually installed with fresh pads and clean hub faces.
When choosing a replacement, confirm the drive layout and engine match the vehicle, since hub and bolt pattern details vary across these applications. Bedding in new rotors and pads gradually helps the friction material transfer evenly. Replace any rotor that shows heavy scoring, pulsation under braking or thickness at or below the discard figure.
- Inspect rotors and pads at every brake service
- Clean the hub face and mating surface before installing
- Torque lug nuts in a star pattern
- Replace rotors in pairs for even braking
- Check runout with a dial indicator when pulsation occurs
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 31412-020 |
| UPC | 844165032380 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Front |
| Drive | 2WD, 4WD |
| Rotor construction | One piece, full cast |
| Solid or vented | Vented |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Outside diameter | 296 |
| Overall height | 38 |
| Discard thickness | 26 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 114 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 6 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
This front rotor set fits the 2005-2025 Nissan Frontier, 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra and 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator. The Frontier fit is limited to 6-cylinder models with 4WD or RWD drive, the Xterra fit to 4WD, and the Equator fit to 4WD.
Pathfinder model years after 2012 and Xterra years after 2015 are not covered, and 2WD Xterra and 2WD Equator applications are not covered by these entries. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Baer describes these as direct replacements, so they are a bolt-on swap for the listed front applications. Measure each existing rotor against the discard thickness of 26 at every service, and replace any rotor worn to that figure or showing cracks.
What’s included
The set is sold as a pair of front rotors.
Not included: brake pads, hardware and the ABS tone ring.
