Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw Performance Rotors, part number 53032-020, are front replacement brake rotors for the 2006–2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (WK). Baer Brakes offers them as direct replacements for the factory front rotors, cross-drilled and slotted for drivers who want to upgrade front braking and appearance.
The friction surface is slotted and drilled so gases and dust can escape from between the pad and rotor during braking. This supports a more consistent pedal feel and reduced brake fade. Each rotor is zinc-plated for a bright finish behind open center wheels, and the design is a one-piece, full cast, vented, mill balanced rotor.
Key features
- Slotted and drilled friction surface that lets gases and dust escape between the pad and rotor
- Enhanced vane structure and premium materials for cooling and durability.
- Premium, mill balanced, direct replacement rotor design
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes intended to minimize stress cracking
- Zinc-plated finish for a bright appearance in open center wheels
- Directional brake surface on a vented one-piece full cast rotor
Choosing a rotor for the SRT8
The SRT8 is a heavier, higher-output version of the Grand Cherokee, so its front brakes see more heat than the standard model’s. Upgraded rotors help manage that heat, but the pads, calipers and brake fluid all play a part in how the system performs when braking hard from speed.
Drilled and slotted faces suit spirited street driving, though they can produce more pad dust and may wear pads faster. Many drivers pair them with a pad compound designed for that style of rotor, and they bed in the new pads gradually before any hard stops.
On a used vehicle, check the hub face, wheel bearings and caliper slides before fitting new rotors. Uneven hub contact or sticking slides can cause a pulsing pedal or uneven pad wear that looks like a rotor problem.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53032-020 |
| UPC | 844165031253 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Front |
| Rotor type | Vented, one piece, full cast |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 5 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 127 |
| Outside diameter | 360 |
| Overall height | 52.8 |
| Discard thickness | 30 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
This rotor set fits the 2006–2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (WK) on the front axle.
The list does not cover other Grand Cherokee generations such as the ZJ and WJ, or Grand Cherokee trims other than the SRT8. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Brake rotors are a wear part, so bed in the new pair after installation using the break-in procedure from your pad manufacturer. Work on brakes needs a safely supported vehicle and the correct tools.
What’s included
The kit includes a pair of direct replacement front rotors, sold as a set.
Not included: ABS tone ring.
