Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261079CY is an Extreme Plus front brake system in Comp Yellow, aimed at Ford and Mercury cars from 1970 to 1974 that have factory drum brake spindles. Listed models include the 1970 Ford Fairlane and Falcon, the 1970-1974 Ford Maverick, the 1970-1973 Ford Mustang and the 1970-1971 Ford Torino, plus the Mercury Comet, Cougar, Cyclone and Montego for their listed years.
Its calipers are 1-piece Monoblock units with six pistons, marked 6S, that clamp a 14.0 inch two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor. Stainless braided hoses and mounting brackets are part of the package, and Baer names the D1247 pad type for the system.
Key features
- 6-piston Monoblock caliper finished in Comp Yellow
- Caliper machined in Phoenix from US-sourced 2618 aluminum forging
- Stainless steel pistons and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons help even out pad wear
- Dual seals guard against dust, weather and pressure
- Vented, slotted, drilled rotor with zinc plating and billet aluminum hat
Wheel clearance and fit
Bigger brakes change what fits inside a wheel. The caliper and rotor hat need clearance at the spokes and barrel, and wheel offset affects how close the caliper sits to the inner face. Choosing a wheel before the brakes are mounted avoids rework, and a test fit with the caliper and rotor installed is the most reliable check.
Tire size also matters. A wider tire or a change in overall diameter can alter rubbing at the caliper and suspension. When clearance is tight, check for rubbing at full steering lock and under suspension compression. Keep brake lines and hoses routed away from the tire and any moving parts.
- Test fit the wheel with the caliper and rotor installed
- Check offset and backspacing against the caliper
- Confirm tire clearance at full steering lock
- Route hoses clear of the tire and suspension
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261079CY |
| UPC | 90127902660 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S, fixed type |
| Caliper color | Comp Yellow |
| Caliper piston material | Stainless steel |
| Rotor | 2-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Rotor hat | Billet aluminum |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Pad FMSI number | D1247 |
| Template | N085P |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Hose material | Stainless steel |
| Hub | Billet aluminum with premium bearings |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits these Ford and Mercury models with factory drum brake spindles: 1970 Ford Fairlane, 1970 Ford Falcon, 1970-1974 Ford Maverick, 1970-1973 Ford Mustang, 1970-1971 Ford Torino, 1971-1974 Mercury Comet, 1970-1973 Mercury Cougar, 1970 Mercury Cyclone and 1970-1971 Mercury Montego.
Models with disc brake spindles are not covered, and years past the ranges given, including the 1974 Ford Mustang and 1974 Mercury Cougar, are not on the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The hub and bearing assemblies come assembled with premium bearings, so the main question is wheel clearance. The kit calls for an 18.0 inch minimum wheel diameter, and Baer cannot promise fit with every wheel style, so measure against template N085P first.
What’s included
The kit contains the Comp Yellow Monoblock caliper, the 14.0 inch rotors with billet aluminum hats, billet hubs with premium bearings and dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and the hardware needed to install them.
