Overview
The Baer Brakes 53063-020 is a rear brake rotor set from the Baer Claw performance line, sold as a pair of one-piece, vented, cross-drilled and slotted rotors. It is made for the rear axle of 2011-2023 Dodge Durango and 2011-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles that run 350mm front rotors. It is a direct replacement that takes the place of the factory rear rotor.
Each friction face is slotted and drilled. The openings let gases and dust escape from between the pad and rotor while braking, which gives a more consistent pedal feel and reduces brake fade. The zinc-plated finish looks bright behind open-center wheels, and the vanes are enhanced for cooling and durability.
Key features
- Slotted and cross-drilled friction surface that clears gases and dust from the pad interface
- Enhanced vane structure and premium materials for cooling and durability
- Mill balanced, premium direct replacement rotor
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes, intended to minimize stress cracking
- Zinc-plated finish for a bright look in open-center wheels
- Directional brake surface on a one-piece, full cast vented rotor
Rear rotor wear and bedding
Rear rotors wear more slowly than fronts on many vehicles, but they still reach the point where the braking surface is grooved, thin or cracked. Check the friction faces for deep scoring, a lip at the outer edge, and pulsing through the pedal under light braking. Measure thickness against the discard value on the old rotor or in the service manual before deciding to reuse it.
Rear rotors on these trucks are often replaced together with the rear pads, since new pads bed best against fresh friction surfaces. Clean the hub face and remove rust before fitting, and torque wheel bolts in a star pattern. Re-check the bolts after the first few drives.
- Clean the hub mating surface before mounting
- Replace rear pads at the same time when they are worn
- Inspect the existing ABS tone ring while the hub is off
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53063-020 |
| UPC | 844165045700 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Axle | Rear |
| Rotor construction | 1-Piece, full cast |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Surface type | Slotted and cross-drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Solid or vented | Vented |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Outside diameter | 330 |
| Overall height | 64 |
| Discard thickness | 20.5 |
| 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
Baer Brakes lists these rear rotors for the 2011-2023 Dodge Durango and the 2011-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee coverage includes the 2011-2017 WK generation and the 2018-2023 models. The fitment notes say the rotors are used with 350mm front rotors and vented rear rotors.
The product name also excludes the SRT8 and some 2022-2023 Durango and Grand Cherokee applications, so those vehicles are not covered.
These are rear-axle rotors; front rotors are a separate part. The set does not cover Grand Cherokee models outside the years above. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
What’s included
A pair of rear rotors, sold as a set.
Not included: ABS tone ring.
