Overview
The Baer Brakes Extreme front brake system, part number 4261050FR in Fire Red, is a front brake kit for 4WD Ford F-150 trucks from 2004 through 2008. Its centerpiece is a six-piston Monoblock caliper, model 6S, that clamps a 15-inch one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor.
The caliper is produced in Phoenix, Az, and machined from 2618 aluminum forging with stainless steel pistons. Baer names the D1247 pad type for this system, and the kit re-uses the vehicle’s original equipment hoses. Mounting brackets and hardware are part of the package, so the front brake hardware arrives together.
Key features
- Monoblock 6S caliper with six pistons, powder coated in Fire Red
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons designed to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- One-piece 15-inch rotor, vented, slotted, drilled and zinc plated
- Aluminum forging for the caliper body, CNC machined
- Mounting brackets and hardware included with the kit
Pad selection and wear
Pad choice affects how the brakes feel, how quickly they warm up and how much dust the wheels collect. Friction material is matched to rotor and caliper, so a pad built for a different system may not perform as expected. Choose pads that suit how the truck is driven, whether that is mostly highway towing, daily driving or off-road use.
Pads wear faster in heavy use, and the rotor surface changes as they do. Glazed or grooved rotors reduce braking consistency and can make new pads squeal. Measure the rotor thickness during service and replace it when it falls below the wear limit stamped on the hat or listed in the service manual.
Stainless hardware and fresh shims help quiet a system, but they do not replace a careful inspection of the pad backing and contact surfaces.
- Match pads to how the truck is driven
- Measure rotor thickness at each pad change
- Replace glazed or grooved rotors
- Clean and lubricate the contact points
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261050FR |
| UPC | 90127939673 |
| Type | Kit |
| Caliper | 6S, one-piece Monoblock, six pistons |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Caliper type | Fixed |
| Caliper body material | CNC machined 2618 aluminum forging |
| Rotor outside diameter | 15.0 inch |
| Rotor type and construction | 1-piece, vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.18 |
| Pad type (FMSI) | D1247 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 19.0 inch |
| Lug count | 6 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 6x135mm |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Axle | Front |
| Hose material | Re-uses original equipment hoses |
| Grade | Performance |
| Template | N063U |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2004–2008 Ford F-150 in front axle, 4WD applications.
Ford models other than the F-150 and F-150 years outside 2004–2008 are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Baer cannot guarantee that every wheel style will clear this system, so compare the N063U template with your wheel before mounting. The minimum wheel diameter for the 15-inch rotor is 19.0 inch, so verify clearance with wheels that size or larger.
What’s included
The kit covers the one-piece Monoblock 6S caliper, the 15-inch one-piece rotor, and all mounting brackets and hardware. Pads are specified by the D1247 pad type.
