Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw 53041-020 is a pair of rear performance brake rotors for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, with a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL also covered. Each rotor is a solid, one-piece full cast drum-in-hat design with a slotted and cross-drilled friction surface.
The slots and holes move gases and dust out from between the pad and rotor during braking, which supports a steady pedal and less brake fade. The zinc-plated finish gives a bright look behind open-center wheels.
Key features
- Slotted and cross-drilled friction surface that releases gases and dust
- Premium, mill balanced direct replacement rotor
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes to help minimize stress cracking
- Zinc-plated finish for open-center wheels
- Floating drum-in-hat design with a rust resistant coating
- Limited 1 year warranty listed by the manufacturer
Drum-in-hat service tips
Drum-in-hat rotors combine a friction ring with an inner hat that bolts to the hub, so the hat-to-hub contact area needs as much attention as the braking surface. Remove any scale or rust from both faces before fitting, and avoid trapping debris between them. Uneven bolt tightening is a common cause of wobble, so tighten the wheel studs or hub bolts in a star pattern.
Solid rotors are thinner than vented designs of similar size, which makes thickness checks important. Measure the rotor at several points around the friction ring and compare against the minimum thickness stamped on the part. Cracks radiating from the holes, a blue tint or a ridge at the outer edge are signs the rotor should be replaced.
- Clean the hat and hub faces before assembly
- Tighten fasteners evenly in a star sequence
- Measure thickness at several points on the friction ring
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53041-020 |
| UPC | 844165033608 |
| Axle | Rear |
| Sold as | Set |
| Rotor construction | One piece, full cast |
| Rotor type | Drum-in-hat |
| Solid or vented | Solid |
| Floating | Yes |
| Surface type | Slotted and cross-drilled |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Outside diameter | 12.44 |
| Overall height | 2.98 |
| Nominal thickness | 0.47 |
| Discard thickness | 0.41 |
| Center hole diameter | 2.839 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 5 |
| Mounting bolt hole diameter | 0.65 |
| Mounting bolt hole quantity | 5 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Warranty | Limited 1 year |
Vehicle fitment
The fitment covers the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL). The JK range is the main fitment, and the JL entry covers 2018 only.
Jeep Wrangler models from 2019 onward and earlier Wrangler generations are not covered by these listings. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
These are solid drum-in-hat rotors on the rear axle, so check the hat and hub mating faces are clean and free of rust before fitting. Support the vehicle on stands while the rear wheels are off, and confirm the rotor’s directional brake surface is oriented correctly during installation.
What’s included
The set contains a pair of rear rotors, sold as Set.
Not included: Brake pads, hardware and an ABS tone ring are not included with the set.
