Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw Performance Rear Rotor set, part number 53027-020, is a pair of vented, cross-drilled and slotted rear brake rotors for the 2006–2010 Jeep Commander (XK) and the 2005–2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) in the Laredo, Limited and Limited Premium trims.
Slots and holes cut through the friction surface let gases and dust formed under braking leave the pad-to-rotor gap. The design is meant to support steadier pedal feel and less fade, and the zinc-plated finish looks sharp behind open center wheels.
Key features
- Slots and drilled holes vent gases and dust out of the pad-to-rotor gap.
- Enhanced vane structure in premium materials, which Baer links to cooling and durability.
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes intended to reduce stress cracking.
- Zinc-plated disc finish for open center wheels.
- Mill balanced, premium grade, direct replacement rear rotor.
- One-piece full cast cast-iron vented rotor, sold as a set.
Rear rotor replacement tips
Rear brakes often do less work than the front, so rear rotors can look fine while the pads and hub face have worn unevenly. Before fitting new rotors, check the parking brake mechanism if your vehicle uses one at the rear, and clean the hub face so the rotor sits flat against it.
Slotted and drilled rear rotors shed gas and dust well, but the rear pads may need more frequent checks because the surface can grip differently when new. Heavy loads and towing increase rear brake heat, so keep an eye on pedal feel and noise after the first few drives.
- Check the parking brake shoes or caliper function
- Clean the hub face and remove any rust ring
- Inspect wheel bearings before the rotors go on
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53027-020 |
| UPC | 844165031239 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Rear |
| Rotor construction | One-piece, full cast |
| Solid or vented | Vented |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Discard thickness | 12.5 |
| Outside diameter | 319 |
| Overall height | 66.6 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 127 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 5 |
| Emission code | 6 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2006–2010 Jeep Commander (XK) and the 2005–2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) in Laredo, Limited and Limited Premium trims. It does not fit the Grand Cherokee SRT8, so do not order it for an SRT8.
These are rear rotors and do not cover front axle applications. Grand Cherokee models outside the Laredo, Limited and Limited Premium trims are not covered, and earlier Grand Cherokee generations are a different vehicle. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
These rotors mount at the rear axle in place of the factory discs. The ABS tone ring is not supplied with the set. Bed in new rotors with new pads using the standard procedure for those pads, and have a technician check rotor runout and wheel bolt torque, since brake work affects stopping performance directly.
What’s included
One pair of rear rotors, sold as a set.
Not included: ABS tone ring, brake pads and hardware.
