Overview
The Baer Brakes Extreme front brake kit, part number 4261050GB in Grabber Blue, is a front disc brake kit for 2004–2008 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 4WD. Its core is a six-piston Monoblock caliper in the 6S series, which clamps a 15-inch one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor.
Baer manufactures the caliper in Phoenix, Az, from a CNC machined 2618 aluminum forging, and the stainless steel pistons come with abutments and noise suppression clips. The kit ships with its brackets and hardware, and the pads it is designed around are the D1247 FMSI type. The truck’s original equipment hoses are re-used, so the kit works with the existing hose arrangement.
Key features
- Six-piston Monoblock caliper with 6S designation, finished in Grabber Blue powder coat
- Stainless steel pistons with abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered piston layout meant to limit uneven pad wear
- Dual seals guarding against dust, weather and pressure
- One-piece vented 15-inch rotor, slotted, drilled and zinc plated
- Caliper machined from 2618 aluminum forging
- Brackets and hardware come with the kit
Brake fluid and hose care
A front brake system with a larger caliper and rotor puts more heat into the fluid, so fluid condition matters more than with stock parts. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point and can cause a soft pedal under hard use. Flushing the fluid on a regular schedule is a simple habit that protects the whole system.
Reused factory hoses deserve a close look during installation. Check for cracks, bulges, soft spots and any sign of rubbing against the suspension or frame. A hose that looks fine at rest can fail under pressure, so replacing aged hoses while the brakes are apart is a sensible step.
Keep the fittings clean and tight, and use the bleeding order recommended for your truck.
- Flush brake fluid on a regular schedule
- Inspect reused hoses for cracks and bulges
- Keep fittings clean and torqued correctly
- Watch for a soft pedal after hard use
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261050GB |
| UPC | 90127939703 |
| Type | Kit |
| Caliper | 6S, one-piece Monoblock, six pistons |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| 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
The application is Ford F150 04-08, with front axle and 4WD drive, for the 2004–2008 Ford F-150.
Trucks outside the 2004–2008 F-150 range and other Ford models are not covered here. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Mounting a 15-inch Extreme rotor behind wheels of 19 inches or larger requires a clearance check. Baer’s N063U template should be laid against the wheel you intend to use, because the company cannot promise fit across all wheel makers and styles.
What’s included
The kit includes the one-piece Monoblock 6S caliper, the 15-inch one-piece rotor, and all mounting brackets and hardware. The pad type is D1247.
