Overview
The Baer Brakes 55097-1092 is a front Claw rotor and pad combo kit for 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 GMC Yukon and 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 vehicles. Each kit pairs two slotted, drilled and zinc-plated cast iron rotors with a set of ceramic street pads, giving full-size GM SUVs and trucks a front brake upgrade in one kit.
Baer positions the Claw line as a balance of braking performance, appearance and road-going comfort for cars, trucks and SUVs. The rotors are one-piece full cast with a directional braking surface and a floating design, and Baer describes them as a direct bolt-on replacement that requires no modifications.
Key features
- Slotted and drilled friction surface with a zinc-plated finish for braking performance and a bright look
- Vented, one-piece full cast iron rotor construction with a rust resistant coating
- Floating rotor design with a directional brake surface
- Ceramic friction street pads from the Baer Claw performance line
- Stainless-steel abutment clips and noise suppression hardware come with the kit
- Built as a balance between daily-driver comfort and braking performance
Before you buy
A front brake kit on a full-size SUV or truck works hardest when the rotors and pads suit the vehicle’s weight and typical loads. Towing, long descents and heavy stop-and-go traffic put more heat into the front brakes than daily commuting does, so pad material and rotor design both matter. Ceramic pads generally produce less dust than many semi-metallic compounds, which suits clean wheels, though they still need proper bedding before they reach full stopping power.
Before installation, look over the caliper slide pins, the hub face and the wheel bearing condition. Worn hardware or a dirty hub surface can cause runout and pulsation even with new rotors. Many owners replace the front pads together with the rotors, since new friction surfaces seat most evenly when they are fitted as a pair.
- Clean the hub mating surface before mounting the rotor
- Inspect caliper slide pins and boots for wear
- Replace worn wheel studs or lug hardware if damaged
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 55097-1092 |
| UPC | 844165053248 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Rotor type | Vented, conventional, one piece full cast |
| Surface type | Slotted and drilled |
| Disc finish | Zinc plated |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Rust resistant coating | Yes |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Brake surface | Directional |
| Floating | Yes |
| Outside diameter | 330 |
| Nominal thickness | 1.181, 30 |
| Discard thickness | 28 |
| Overall height | 2.165, 55 |
| Center hole diameter | 3.091, 78.5 |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | 139.7, 5.5 |
| Mounting bolt hole diameter | 15.9 |
| Abutment clips included | Yes |
| ABS tone ring included | No |
| Brake lubricant included | No |
| Grade type | Premium |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list includes six entries: 2007 Cadillac Escalade; 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche; 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500; 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2007 GMC Yukon (Denali, SLE, SLT); and 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
Other model years of these vehicles, and Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra trucks, are not in the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The kit includes abutment clips but no brake lubricant and no ABS tone ring, so plan to supply lubricant separately. Because the rotors have a directional braking surface, check their orientation during installation. The ceramic pads need a bedding-in period before full braking performance.
What’s included
A pair of direct replacement Baer Claw slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotors, a set of Baer Claw ceramic performance street pads, and stainless-steel abutment and noise suppression hardware.
Not included: Brake lubricant and ABS tone ring.
