Overview
The Baer Brakes Claw rear rotor pair, part number 73023-020, is a direct replacement rotor set for the rear axle of 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks, plus several 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon models. Its friction surface is both slotted and cross-drilled, which gives gases and dust a route out from between the pad and rotor during braking. The design supports a steadier pedal feel and less brake fade.
Each rotor is one piece of full cast iron with a zinc-plated finish that looks bright behind open-center wheels, so the set suits trucks and SUVs where the rotor face is visible. The rotors are premium, mill balanced parts with a vented, conventional design and a directional brake surface.
Key features
- Slotted and drilled friction surface lets gases and dust escape from between the pad and rotor.
- Enhanced vane structure and premium materials, which Baer credits with better cooling and durability.
- Chamfered cross-drilled holes designed to minimize stress cracking.
- Zinc-plated finish for an appearance that stands out in open-center wheels.
- Premium, mill balanced direct replacement rotor with a vented, conventional design.
- Rust resistant coating and a directional brake surface.
Rear rotor replacement basics
Rear rotors share the work of slowing the vehicle with the pads, calipers and hub, so the rotor is only one part of the braking picture. When a rear set is replaced, check the pads at the same time, because a worn pad can score a new friction surface quickly. Slotted and cross-drilled faces move gas and debris away from the contact area, but they can also wear pads at a different rate than a plain face, so a gentle break-in routine for new pads helps.
Trucks that tow or carry loads send more heat into the rear brakes than light daily use does, so heat cycles matter for rotor life. Look for a blue or dark heat tint, a raised lip at the outer edge of the friction surface, or pulsing in the pedal as signs the old rotor is worn or warped. Measure thickness against the discard value shown above before reusing any rotor.
- Check the ABS tone ring on the hub before fitting new rotors
- Clean the hub face and rotor mating surface before installation
- Replace pads along with the rotors when pad material is low
- Re-torque lug nuts after the first few drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 73023-020 |
| UPC | 90127964286 |
| Axle position | Rear |
| Construction | One piece, full cast |
| Rotor style | Vented, conventional |
| Brake surface | Directional, slotted and drilled |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Grade | Premium |
| Outside diameter | 13.58 in (345 mm) |
| Nominal thickness | .790 in (20 mm) |
| Discard thickness | .710 in (18 mm) |
| Overall height | 2.07 in (52.7 mm) |
| Center hole diameter | 3.094 in (78.6 mm) |
| Stud/lug hole circle diameter | 5.5 in (139.7 mm) |
| Stud/lug hole quantity | 6 |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Packaging | Set |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the rear axle of the 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, the 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD, the 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, the 2019-2025 GMC Sierra 1500, the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, and the 2021-2024 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL.
These rotors do not cover the Silverado or Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks, or model years outside the ranges above. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Baer describes these as direct replacement rotors, so the job is a rotor swap rather than drilling or welding. Because the ABS tone ring is not part of this set, inspect the tone ring already on the hub before the new rotors go on.
What’s included
A pair of direct replacement rotors for the rear axle, supplied as a set.
Not included: ABS tone ring.
