Overview
The Baer Brakes 55162-020 is a front performance brake rotor set, sold as a pair, for the 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009-2012 GMC Canyon. It is a one-piece, cross-drilled and slotted vented rotor that Baer designed as a direct replacement for the factory front rotors.
Baer’s Claw line is aimed at owners who want a change in how the front brakes feel and look. The drilled holes and slots give gases and dust a path out from between the pad and rotor during braking, which Baer says supports a more consistent pedal and less brake fade. The zinc-plated finish is meant to show through open-center wheels, so the set suits trucks where the rotor is visible.
Key features
- Cross-drilled and slotted friction surface that carries gases and dust away from the pad-to-rotor contact area
- Enhanced vane structure and premium materials, which Baer says improve cooling and durability
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes designed to minimize stress cracking
- Mill balanced, premium direct replacement rotor with a directional brake surface
- Zinc-plated finish for a bright appearance behind open-center wheels
Pads, bedding and wear
Front rotors work with the pads and calipers on the truck, so the whole brake set should be looked at together when rotors are replaced. Pad material changes how quickly a rotor heats and wears. Ceramic and semi-metallic pads behave differently when cold, so choose a pad made for how the truck is driven, whether that is daily commuting, work use or towing.
After fitting new rotors, the pads need to be bedded in. Make several moderate stops from moderate speed to lay an even layer of pad material on the rotor face. Avoid holding the brakes hard at a stop right after the new rotors go on, and check the pedal feel on the first drive.
- Inspect the caliper slide pins and boots
- Check brake fluid condition during the service
- Pulsing in the pedal often points to uneven rotor thickness
- Torque lug nuts to the value in your vehicle’s service manual
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 55162-020 |
| UPC | 844165045946 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Front |
| 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 | 298 |
| Overall height | 40 |
| Discard thickness | 27.5 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 112 |
| 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 2009-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2009-2012 GMC Canyon, in the front position.
Rear rotors, other Colorado or Canyon generations and other GM trucks are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
This set replaces the factory front rotors. Inspect the hub and rotor mounting surface before fitting the new pair, and check the rotor against its discard thickness of 27.5 at every brake service. Brake pads and other hardware are not part of the set. Replace any rotor worn to its discard thickness or showing cracks, since a worn rotor can fail under braking.
What’s included
The kit is sold as a set and includes a pair of direct replacement rotors.
Not included: brake pads, other hardware and the ABS tone ring.
