Overview
The Baer Brakes 72953-020 is a rear brake rotor set, sold as a pair, with a slotted and cross-drilled friction surface and a zinc-plated finish. Its listed vehicles are the 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, for applications with a 342 mm rear rotor and the BR2 or BR6 brake code.
Each rotor is a one-piece, full cast drum-in-hat design in cast iron, with slots and chamfered cross-drilled holes on the friction surface. The chamfered holes reduce stress cracking, while the slots let gas and dust escape from between the pad and rotor. The zinc-plated finish suits open center wheels, and the rotors carry a rust resistant coating.
Key features
- Slot and cross-drilled friction surface, giving gas and dust two escape paths
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes minimize stress cracking
- Premium grade, mill balanced rotor
- Zinc-plated finish for open center wheels
- Rust resistant coating
Pads and cross-drilled rotors
Cross-drilled holes and slots add extra edges to the friction surface, which can help clear gas and dust but also means new pads benefit from a careful bedding process. Use moderate stops for the first stretch of driving so the pad material transfers evenly. Avoid hard stops right after installation until the pads and rotors settle in.
Drilled holes can develop cracks under repeated heat cycles, so look for hairline lines around the holes at each brake service. Pad selection matters too, and a compound suited to the temperatures you expect often works better than a generic pad. Keep the zinc finish free of brake dust with regular cleaning.
- Inspect the holes for hairline cracks at each pad change
- Bed in new pads before aggressive use
- Choose a pad compound suited to your driving
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 72953-020 |
| UPC | 90127971222 |
| Sold as | Set (pair) |
| Axle | Rear |
| Rotor type | Drum-in-hat, solid |
| Construction | One piece, full cast |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Surface type | Slotted x drilled |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Outside diameter | 13.465 in (342 mm) |
| Center hole diameter | 2.835 in (72 mm) |
| Nominal thickness | .551 in (14 mm) |
| Discard thickness | .488 in (12.4 mm) |
| Overall height | 3.012 in (76.5 mm) |
| Stud/lug hole circle diameter | 5 |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 5 |
| Grade | Premium |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL as rear rotors. The fit requires a 342 mm rear rotor and the BR2 or BR6 brake code.
Among JK model years, it applies to 2018 only, and it is not a front brake part. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Keep the directional brake surface oriented as supplied, and check the 342 mm diameter and BR2 or BR6 brake code before fitting. The ABS tone ring is not included with this set.
What’s included
A pair of rear rotors with the slotted and cross-drilled friction surface, sold as a set.
Not included: ABS tone ring.
