Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261079FR is a front Extreme Plus disc brake system in Fire Red, made for Ford and Mercury cars that came with drum brake spindles. Models covered run from the 1970 Ford Fairlane and Falcon through the 1970-1974 Ford Maverick, with the 1971-1974 Mercury Comet and 1970-1973 Mercury Cougar also on the list.
Baer built this system around a 6-piston Monoblock caliper that works with a 14.0 inch two-piece rotor. The rotor is slotted, drilled and zinc plated, and the kit comes with stainless braided hoses. The caliper is CNC machined from a US-sourced 2618 aluminum forging, and the rotor uses a billet aluminum hat.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S caliper with Fire Red powder coat
- CNC machined from US-sourced 2618 aluminum forging
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Rotor with billet aluminum hat, pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Stainless braided hoses included
Checking the rest of the brakes
Drum brakes on these cars often sit alongside worn parts that were not replaced with the original hardware. Before fitting a disc front end, inspect the wheel bearings, ball joints and tie rod ends, since a braking load will expose play that was hidden before. Check the rear drums and shoes as well so the car stops evenly from end to end.
Fluid choice matters with any disc setup. Use a fresh, sealed container of brake fluid and bleed the lines in the correct order after the new hoses are fitted. Stainless braided hoses should still be inspected at each service for chafing near the suspension and steering components.
- Wheel bearings and ball joints for play
- Tie rod ends and steering components
- Rear drums and shoes for even braking
- Brake fluid freshness and bleeding order
- Rotor surface checks at each brake service
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261079FR |
| UPC | 90127902707 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S, fixed type |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| 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
Covered models with drum brake spindles are: 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.
Cars with disc brake spindles, and years outside the ranges above, are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The rotors are pre-assembled with stainless hardware, and the billet hubs carry bearings already packed with Redline synthetic grease, so less hub preparation is needed. Use the N085P template to compare the 18.0 inch minimum wheel diameter against your wheels before starting the install.
What’s included
The kit includes the Fire Red 6S caliper assembly, the 14.0 inch rotors with billet hats, billet hubs with dust caps, all mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and the hardware set.
