Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261079MG is an Extreme Plus front disc brake system in Monster Green for Ford and Mercury cars that came from the factory with drum brake spindles. Its fitment covers 1970 to 1974 Ford Mustang, Maverick, Torino, Fairlane and Falcon models and Mercury Cougar, Comet, Cyclone and Montego models, as set out in the vehicle fitment section.
The kit centers on a 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S caliper clamping a 14.0 inch two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor. Baer names the D1247 pad type for this system, and the caliper is finished in Monster Green.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S caliper made in Phoenix, Arizona
- Caliper body CNC machined from US-sourced 2618 aluminum forging
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons designed to help minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease
Before you buy
Converting a drum-spindle car to a disc front end changes more than the wheel end. The front circuit now works differently from the stock drums, so the master cylinder, brake lines and any proportioning valve should be checked for compatibility before the new calipers go on. Many owners replace the front pads and hoses in the same job to keep the system consistent.
Wheel choice matters as much as the brake parts. A larger rotor needs clearance inside the wheel, and offset and backspacing change how the caliper sits. Measure clearance with the rotor and caliper in place before committing to a wheel purchase, and look for any contact at full steering lock.
- Master cylinder and proportioning valve compatibility
- Brake line routing near the new caliper
- Wheel clearance at the caliper and rotor hat
- Bleeding the system after installation
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261079MG |
| UPC | 90127902820 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S, fixed type |
| Caliper color | Monster Green |
| 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 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.
Cars with disc brake spindles are not covered, and years outside the ranges above, such as 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 rotors arrive pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware, and the billet hubs come assembled with premium bearings, so much of the hub preparation is already done. Brake work on these cars should be handled by a qualified installer. Fit with every aftermarket wheel is not assured, so compare the N085P template against your wheel before mounting. The 14.0 inch rotor requires wheels 18.0 inch in diameter or larger.
What’s included
The kit includes the 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston caliper, the 14.0 inch two-piece rotors with billet hats, billet hubs with bearings and billet dust caps, all mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and the hardware needed to mount the system.
