Overview
Hugger Orange 4261049HO is a front brake system kit for 2004-2008 Ford F-150 2WD trucks. It pairs a 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston 6S caliper with a 15.0 inch slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor. The 15.0 inch package is intended for most wheels 19 inch or larger.
The caliper has a powder coated Hugger Orange finish and uses the popular D1247 pad type. Its dust and weather seals are compliant, and the kit is aimed at owners upgrading the front brakes on this truck.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston 6S caliper, manufactured in Phoenix, AZ
- Caliper body CNC machined from U.S.-sourced 2618 aluminum forging
- Hugger Orange powder coated finish
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor
Pad and rotor matching
A brake caliper only works as well as the pad and rotor it squeezes. When upgrading the front axle, keep the rotor, pad compound and caliper in the same performance range so the braking feel stays consistent. A mismatched pad can glaze a larger rotor, or cause heavy dust and noise on a rotor meant for firmer pads.
Rotor thickness and friction surface both affect how much heat the system can handle. Slotted and drilled faces help clear gas and debris, but they also wear pads at a different rate, so pick a pad that suits the rotor face. Before first use, bed the pads by making several moderate stops to build an even transfer layer.
- Match pad compound to typical driving
- Check rotor thickness at each pad change
- Replace rotors when they reach minimum thickness
- Keep brake fluid fresh for heavier use
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261049HO |
| UPC | 90127939581 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Caliper | 6S, 1-piece Monoblock, fixed, 6 pistons |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor outside diameter | 15.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.18 |
| Rotor construction | Vented, 1-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Pad FMSI number | D1247 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 19.0 inch |
| Lug count | 6 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 6x135mm |
| Hose material | Re-uses OE hoses |
| Grade | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Template | N063U |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Baer’s manufacturer fitment list places this kit on the 2004–2008 Ford F-150 2WD. The Applications entry reads Ford F150 04-08, and the kit is built for the front axle.
The fitment covers the F-150 years named above and does not cover other F-150 generations or other Ford models. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Baer cannot guarantee fit with every wheel style, so compare template N063U against the wheel you plan to run. The minimum wheel diameter is 19.0 inch.
Installation notes
The kit re-uses the truck’s existing OE hoses rather than supplying new lines. Brake work should be done by a qualified technician, who will also need to bleed the hydraulic system after the caliper is mounted.
What’s included
The kit includes the 6S caliper, the 15.0 inch rotor, and all mounting brackets and hardware. Check the package contents against your installation before starting. The D1247 pad type is the one for this system.
