Overview
The Baer Brakes 54153-020 is a pair of front Claw performance rotors built as direct replacements for the 2007–2021 Ford Expedition, 2010–2020 Ford F-150 and 2007–2021 Lincoln Navigator. Each rotor is a one-piece, full cast iron vented disc with a slotted and cross-drilled friction surface.
Owners who tow, haul or drive their trucks hard often look at slotted and drilled rotors. The slots and holes let gases and dust escape from between the pad and rotor, which supports a more consistent pedal feel and reduced brake fade. The zinc-plated finish suits open-center wheels, where the rotor face is visible.
Key features
- Slotted and cross-drilled face routes gases and dust away from the pad interface.
- Enhanced vane structure built from premium materials for cooling and durability.
- Mill balanced, premium direct-replacement rotor design.
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes intended to reduce stress cracking.
- Zinc-plated finish that stays bright in open-center wheels.
- Vented, directional brake surface with 6 studs on the hub.
Before you buy
Slotted and drilled rotors are a common choice for heavier vehicles, but they behave differently from plain discs. Their face is cut to shed gas and debris, which helps when the pads run hot. Because the cuts also remove friction material from the pad, pad choice matters more than with a solid rotor. A compound rated for slotted discs tends to wear more evenly and avoids the scoring that soft pads can cause.
Front rotors on a truck this size take most of the braking load, so they usually wear faster than the rear pair. Check the friction face for deep grooves, heat cracks radiating from the drilled holes, and a pulsing pedal under light braking. Any of these signs means the rotor should be measured against its discard thickness before the pads are replaced.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 54153-020 |
| UPC | 844165031475 |
| Axle | Front |
| Sold as | Set (pair) |
| Rotor construction | 1-piece, full cast |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Solid or vented | Vented |
| Vent type | Straight |
| Surface type | Slotted and cross-drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Outside diameter | 13.78 |
| Nominal thickness | 1.34 |
| Discard thickness | 1.26 |
| Overall height | 1.95 |
| Center hole diameter | 3.54 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 6 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 5.31 |
| Mounting bolt hole diameter | 0.64 |
| Floating | Yes |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade | Premium |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Warranty | Limited 1 year |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
Manufacturer fitment lists these front rotors for the 2007–2021 Ford Expedition (EL, Max, Limited, XLT, Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Platinum, SSV and XL variants), the 2010–2020 Ford F-150 (Lariat, King Ranch, XLT, FX4, Raptor, SVT Raptor, Tremor, Harley-Davidson Edition and others) and the 2007–2021 Lincoln Navigator (L, Reserve, Black Label, Luxury, Ultimate and Select variants).
Years outside those ranges, such as a 2022 Expedition or a 2006 Navigator, are not covered, and Super Duty trucks do not fit. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The set does not include an ABS tone ring, so keep the one already on your hub. The rotors are sold as a set, so both sides arrive together. Cross-drilled rotors work best with a pad compound suited to slotted rotors, and new pads should be bedded in using the break-in procedure for that compound.
What’s included
One pair of front Claw performance rotors, sold as a set. Each rotor is 1-piece full cast with a zinc-plated finish.
Not included: ABS tone ring and brake pads.
