Overview
The Baer Brakes 54165-020 is a rear rotor pair for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from 2005 to 2019, including the 2011–2014 Ford Edge, the 2011–2019 Ford Explorer and the 2008–2019 Ford Taurus. Each rotor is a solid, one-piece full-cast cast iron disc with an outside diameter of 330 and a 114 bolt circle with 5 lugs.
The rotor face is slotted and cross-drilled. The slots let gas and dust leave the gap between pad and rotor, and the chamfered holes are intended to limit stress cracking. The zinc-plated finish is aimed at open-center wheels. Rear-axle applications differ from front ones, so the qualifiers in the fitment section matter when matching a truck.
Key features
- Solid rotor design for rear axle use
- Cross-drilled holes with chamfered edges
- Slotted friction surface that carries away gas and dust
- Zinc-plated finish for open-center wheels
- Directional brake surface in premium grade cast iron
Choosing the right setup
Rear rotors on many crossover and sedan platforms share a hub design with front rotors that differ in size, so the front and rear rotors should be checked as a set. Solid rear rotors suit a standard duty brake package, while heavier loads place more heat into the braking system and may call for a different setup.
Rear pads, caliper slide pins and the parking brake mechanism are often serviced at the same time as the rotors. Clean the hub face, check the wheel studs and torque the lug nuts in a star pattern after fitting. A soft brake pedal or a vehicle that pulls under braking can point to a problem that a new rotor alone will not fix.
- Check pad wear and replace pads with the rotors
- Inspect caliper slide pins for free movement
- Clean rust from the hub face before fitting
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 54165-020 |
| UPC | 844165045601 |
| Axle | Rear |
| Rotor construction | One piece, full cast, solid |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Surface type | Slotted and cross-drilled |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Outside diameter | 330 |
| Overall height | 38.8 |
| Discard thickness | 10 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 114 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 5 |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Country of origin | CN |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2011–2014 Ford Edge, 2011–2019 Ford Explorer, 2005–2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2009–2012 Ford Flex, 2005–2007 Ford Freestyle, 2008–2019 Ford Taurus (Limited, SEL, SHO), 2008–2009 Ford Taurus X, 2009–2012 Lincoln MKS, 2010–2012 Lincoln MKT, 2011–2015 Lincoln MKX, 2005–2007 Mercury Montego and 2008–2009 Mercury Sable.
Explorer and Flex are listed only with a 325 (mm) front rotor, solid rear rotors and standard duty brakes. Taurus police models are excluded. Other generations of these models and years outside the lists above are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Check the front rotor size, rear rotor type and brake package on your truck before fitting, because the Explorer and Flex entries depend on all three. The rotors are solid and carry no ABS tone ring, so the sensor ring on the hub stays as it is.
What’s included
A pair of rear Claw performance rotors.
Not included: the ABS tone ring and brake pads are not part of this set.
