Overview
Grabber Blue is the finish on the Baer Brakes 4301628GB, an Extreme Plus front brake kit for 2WD Chevrolet and GMC C1500 trucks from 1988 to 1998 and C1500 Suburban and Yukon SUVs from 1992 to 1999. The kit is built around a 6-piston 6S Monoblock caliper and a 15 inch drilled, slotted rotor, and it is intended for trucks equipped with React 2 inch drop spindles.
The 1-piece caliper is manufactured in Phoenix, AZ, and its components are CNC machined from U.S.-sourced 2618 aluminum forging with a powder-coated finish. The kit uses D1247 pads and dust and weather seals, and the rotor carries a zinc-plated, drilled and slotted surface.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock caliper with a 6-piston, 6S design
- Pistons, abutments and noise clips are made of stainless steel
- Staggered pistons reduce uneven pad wear
- Dual seals guard against dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece rotor, slotted and drilled with zinc plating and a billet aluminum hat
- Hubs with premium bearings, Redline synthetic grease and billet dust caps
- Rotors arrive pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
Signs the old parts are worn
Worn brake components usually announce themselves before they fail. A pulsing pedal often points to rotor thickness variation, while a squeal or grinding sound can mean the pad friction material is nearly gone. Look at the rotor face for deep grooves or blue heat marks, since either one reduces stopping consistency.
Hubs and bearings deserve the same attention. A loose or noisy hub, or grease that has thinned and leaked, calls for prompt inspection. Keeping a simple log of pad and rotor checks makes it easier to spot a gradual change in performance over time.
- Pulsing pedal or vibration under braking
- Squealing or grinding from the wheel area
- Grooves, cracks or blue discoloration on the rotor
- Grease leaking from the hub or bearing area
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301628GB |
| UPC | 90127934135 |
| Caliper | 6S Monoblock, 6-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Brake pad | D1247 FMSI |
| Rotor | Vented, two-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc-plated; 15.0 inch outside diameter |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Hub | Billet aluminum |
| Brake hose | Stainless steel, DOT approved |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Wheel stud size | M14-1.50 x 47.5mm |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 19.0 inch |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Axle | Front |
| Spindles included | No |
| Template | N117U |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Listed vehicles: 1988–1998 Chevrolet C1500 and GMC C1500, 1992–1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban and GMC C1500 Suburban, 1995–1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 1992–1999 GMC Yukon. Applications are GM C1500 trucks 88-98 and GM C1500 SUVs 92-99 in 2WD form, with React 2 inch drop spindles.
Covers 2WD models only: 1988–1998 Chevrolet and GMC C1500, 1992–1999 C1500 Suburban and Yukon, and 1995–1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, all with React 2 inch drop spindles. Verify your drive type and model year before purchase.
Installation notes
- Spindles are not included, so trucks without React 2 inch drop spindles will not match this kit.
- Use template N117U to compare the rotor with the wheel you plan to run, as Baer recommends for wheel fit.
- Stainless braided hoses and all mounting brackets come with the kit.
What’s included
The kit contains the 6S Monoblock caliper in Grabber Blue, two-piece rotors with billet aluminum hats, billet aluminum hubs with bearings, stainless braided hoses, mounting brackets and hardware.
Not included: React 2 inch drop spindles.
