Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw performance front rotor set, part number 54029-020, is a pair of vented, cross-drilled and slotted replacement brake rotors for the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer 2WD, excluding the Sport, and the 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD.
The slotted and drilled friction surface helps gas and dust escape from between the pad and rotor, supporting consistent pedal feel and less brake fade. The rotors are one-piece full cast iron, with an outside diameter of 286.51, an overall height of 108 and a discard thickness of 24.3. The ABS tone ring is included.
Key features
- Vented one-piece full cast iron rotor.
- Cross-drilled holes chamfered to minimize stress cracking.
- Slotted and drilled friction surface vents gas and dust.
- Enhanced vane structure for cooling.
- Zinc-plated finish with a directional brake surface.
- ABS tone ring included, premium grade type.
Pads, bedding and fit checks
Friction pads should be chosen to suit a vented rotor and the vehicle’s typical use. Street pads suit daily driving, while semi-metallic compounds handle heavier loads but can be louder and more abrasive. Whichever pad is chosen, the slotted and drilled face works best when the pad surface is clean and matched to its shape.
Before fitting, check the caliper bracket and slide pins for free movement, and confirm the ABS tone ring sits on the new rotor. A rotor that rubs or runs out can cause pulsing and noise. Measure any used rotor against its discard thickness, and replace it if it falls below that figure or shows deep scoring, cracking or heat spots.
- Clean the hub face before mounting
- Keep anti-seize off the friction face
- Bed in pads with moderate stops
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 54029-020 |
| UPC | 844165001867 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Front |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Solid or vented | Vented |
| Rotor construction | One piece, full cast |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 5 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 114 |
| Outside diameter | 286.51 |
| Overall height | 108 |
| Discard thickness | 24.3 |
| ABS tone ring included | Yes |
| Emission code | 6 |
Vehicle fitment
The front axle of the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer 2WD and the 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD is covered. The Explorer Sport is excluded.
Ranger and Mazda B-Series applications from 1998 to 2009 are not covered. Four-wheel-drive versions and other model years are also not covered. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Check that the ABS tone ring is seated on the new rotor before mounting the wheel, since it is listed with the set. Wipe the hub face and rotor mating surface, then bed in new pads with a series of moderate stops. Compare any used rotor with the discard thickness of 24.3 before reinstalling it.
What’s included
Two front rotors, sold as a set, with the ABS tone ring included.
Not included: Friction pads and fasteners are not part of this set.
