Overview
The Baer Brakes 54069-020 is a front Claw performance rotor set for 1997–1999 Ford F-150 2WD trucks with rear drum brakes and five lugs. These direct replacement rotors are vented and cross-drilled with a slotted friction face, made for two-wheel ABS and rear-drum setups.
Slotted and drilled faces help gas and dust clear the pad-to-rotor interface, which Baer links to a more consistent pedal and less fade. The rotors are cast iron with a zinc-plated finish. The ABS tone ring is not part of this set, so the existing ring stays on the truck.
Key features
- Slotted and drilled friction face for gas and dust release under braking
- Enhanced vane design built from premium material for heat handling
- Mill balanced direct replacement rotor with a directional surface
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes meant to limit cracking around the holes
- Zinc-plated finish suited to open-center wheels
- One-piece full cast construction with five stud holes
Why drum-brake trucks differ
Trucks with rear drum brakes balance their stopping force differently from trucks with rear discs. The rear shoes and drums set part of the braking balance, so upgrading only the front rotors changes how the brakes share the load. Keeping the front pads and rotors matched to the rear hardware helps the truck stop predictably.
Drum brakes also rely on self-adjusting hardware and a parking brake that works through the rear shoes. When the front brakes are serviced, it is a good time to check those parts, along with the brake lines and fluid condition, so the whole system is in step.
- Inspect rear shoes and drums during front service
- Check the parking brake adjustment
- Look for fluid leaks at the wheel cylinders
- Use brake fluid from a sealed, unopened container
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 54069-020 |
| UPC | 844165002000 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Front |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Rotor type | Vented, one-piece, full cast |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Outside diameter | 308.1 |
| Overall height | 104.1 |
| Discard thickness | 24.6 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 135 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 5 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
Fits 1997–1999 Ford F-150 front axle, with 1997–98 trucks and 1999 trucks through 11/99, two-wheel ABS, rear drum brakes and RWD drive.
Trucks with rear disc brakes or four-wheel ABS fall outside the rear-drum application described here. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Keep the existing ABS tone ring in place, since it is not included in the set. Check that the truck has five lug holes before fitting. Brake parts are safety items, so confirm caliper and pad clearance on the new rotors before driving.
What’s included
A pair of front rotors for the rear-drum application.
Not included: The ABS tone ring and pads are not part of the set.
