Overview
The Baer Brakes 99207-020 is a set of rear Claw performance rotors for the 2018–2020 Ford F-150, 2018–2021 Ford Expedition and 2018–2021 Lincoln Navigator equipped with an electric parking brake. Baer calls these direct replacement rotors, so they are designed to take the place of the factory rear discs on those trucks and SUVs.
Each rotor has a slotted and cross-drilled friction face. Baer explains that the slots and holes let gases and dust escape from between the pad and rotor during braking, which it credits with a steadier pedal and less brake fade. The rotors are one-piece full cast iron, zinc plated for a bright look behind open-center wheels, and Baer describes them as premium and mill balanced.
Key features
- Slotted and cross-drilled friction surface that moves gases and dust away from the pad face
- Enhanced vane structure, which Baer says improves cooling and durability
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes that Baer says help minimize stress cracking
- Zinc-plated finish for a bright appearance behind open-center wheels
- Premium, mill balanced direct replacement design
- Vented, conventional rotor with a directional brake surface
Choosing cross-drilled rotors
Cross-drilled rotors trade some pad life for a different surface behavior. The holes give pad material a way to shed and let heat and gas move away from the friction face, but they also create edges that can develop cracks over long periods of hard braking. Pad choice matters here: a harder compound can wear the rotor surface faster, while a pad suited to the rotor keeps the friction face more even across its life.
When choosing a setup for an electric parking brake truck, consider how the rotors will be used. Towing, steep grades and repeated hard stops load the rotor more than normal commuting does. Inspect the drilled holes at each brake service for hairline cracks radiating from the edges, and replace the rotors if cracks appear or the surface shows heavy grooving.
- Look for hairline cracks around the drilled holes
- Match the pad compound to the rotor for even wear
- Bed in new pads and rotors with a few controlled stops
- Replace rear pads with the rotors when the lining is worn
- Check rotor edges for lip wear before reuse
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 99207-020 |
| UPC | 90127970607 |
| Axle | Rear |
| Rotor type | Conventional, vented |
| Construction | One piece, full cast |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Surface type | Slotted and cross-drilled |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Grade | Premium |
| Outside diameter | 336 |
| Nominal thickness | .945, 24 |
| Discard thickness | 24 |
| Overall height | 45 |
| Center hole diameter | 3.547, 90.1 |
| Stud/lug hole circle diameter | 135, 5.315 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 6 |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Sold as | Set |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Baer lists these rotors for the 2018–2021 Ford Expedition, 2018–2020 Ford F-150 and 2018–2021 Lincoln Navigator, all as rear rotors fitted with an electric parking brake. The list covers rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions of each.
The list does not include the 2021 F-150, the 2015–2017 F-150, or any truck or SUV with a manual parking brake. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
What’s included
Two Claw rear rotors, supplied together as one set.
Not included: brake pads and other friction parts.
