Overview
The Baer Brakes 53056-020 is a set of rear Claw performance brake rotors for 2009 to 2025 Ram 2500 trucks, 2009 to 2012 Ram 3500 trucks and the 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman HD with 8-lug hubs. Baer supplies it as a direct replacement, so the rotors are meant to take the place of the factory rear rotors without modification.
Each set holds two one-piece, fully cast iron rotors in a drum-in-hat design, which combines the rotor with a parking brake drum. The friction surface is slotted and cross-drilled. The openings let gases and dust escape from between the pad and rotor, which supports a more consistent pedal and less brake fade. The zinc-plated finish suits trucks with open-center wheels.
Key features
- Slotted and cross-drilled face that vents gases and dust away from the pad
- Enhanced vane structure and premium materials, which Baer describes as aiding cooling and durability
- Mill balanced, premium direct replacement design
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes intended to minimize stress cracking
- Zinc-plated finish for open-center wheels
- Vented, drum-in-hat rotor with 8 stud holes
Before you buy
Rear brake rotors wear with every stop, and drum-in-hat designs add a parking brake drum surface that wears alongside the friction face. When you inspect the old rotors, look for deep scoring, heat cracks, a lip worn at the outer edge, and pulsation through the pedal. Any of these signs suggest the rotor should be measured against its minimum thickness before reuse.
Pads should be matched to the rotor type and bedded in after installation, since a new rotor surface needs a proper transfer layer to brake evenly. Wheel bearings, hub surfaces and the parking brake shoes are often inspected at the same time, because a worn parking brake can affect how the drum portion fits and performs. Clean the hub face and remove any rust before setting the rotor so it sits flat.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53056-020 |
| UPC | 844165045595 |
| Sold as | Set (two rotors) |
| Rotor construction | One-piece, full cast |
| Axle | Rear |
| Rotor type | Drum-in-hat |
| Solid or vented | Vented |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Vent type design | Straight |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Floating | Yes |
| Outside diameter | 14.09 |
| Overall height | 4.91 |
| Nominal thickness | 1.34 |
| Discard thickness | 1.28 |
| Center hole diameter | 4.84 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 8 |
| Mounting bolt hole quantity | 8 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 6.5 |
| Mounting bolt hole diameter | 0.65 |
| Emission code | 6 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited 1 year |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list covers 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 trucks, 2011-2025 Ram 2500 trucks, 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 trucks, 2011-2012 Ram 3500 trucks and the 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman HD with 8 lugs, all for rear applications.
The Ram 3500 entries are qualified for single rear wheel (SRW) trucks, and other Ram 1500 model years and trims are not on the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
This kit does not include an ABS tone ring, so the truck’s existing tone ring has to stay in place for the ABS wheel speed reading to remain accurate. Brake work affects stopping performance, so have the installation checked by a qualified technician.
What’s included
The set includes two direct replacement rotors, sold together as one set.
Not included: an ABS tone ring is not part of this kit.
