Overview
The Extreme Plus front brake kit from Baer Brakes, finished in Fire Red under part number 4261017FR, is intended for 1997–2003 Ford F-150 4WD trucks. A 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston 6S caliper works with a 14.0 inch 2-piece slotted, drilled rotor that has a zinc plate and billet aluminum hat.
Fire Red is the caliper color. Baer manufactures the caliper in Phoenix, Arizona, and the stated pad type is the popular D1247. The rotors come with stainless hardware already installed, and the kit includes mounting brackets and hardware, which means the front axle components arrive as one matched set.
Key features
- Monoblock 6-piston 6S caliper in one piece
- Caliper machined from 2618 aluminum forging sourced in the U.S.
- Fire Red powder coated caliper
- Stainless steel pistons and abutments, plus noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons help even out pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted, drilled rotor with zinc plate and billet aluminum hat
- Rotors pre-assembled with stainless hardware from NAS high grade
Choosing a pad compound
Pad compound changes how a brake system feels and wears. Harder compounds tend to last longer and produce less dust but may need more heat to bite well, while softer compounds grip sooner when cold but wear faster. The right choice depends on whether the truck is mostly used for commuting, towing or off-road trips where the brakes see repeated heavy use.
Pad material also affects rotor life. Using a pad that does not suit the rotor surface can glaze or score the faces, so matching the pad to the rotor and the driving style is part of getting the kit to perform as intended. Bed in new pads with a series of moderate stops to transfer an even layer of material to the rotor.
Check pad thickness at each tire rotation and replace them before the backing plate is near the rotor.
- Match pad compound to how the truck is driven
- Bed in new pads with moderate stops
- Check pad thickness at each tire rotation
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261017FR |
| UPC | 90127937655 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S |
| Caliper type | Fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Caliper material | 2618 aluminum forging |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, 2-piece |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Hat | Billet aluminum |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Pad FMSI number | D1247 |
| Hose material | Re-uses OE hoses |
| Grade | Performance |
| Template | N045P |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.315 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit fits 1997–2003 Ford F-150 trucks with 4WD, front axle application.
The list does not cover later F-150 models or trucks without 4WD drive. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Because Baer cannot guarantee fit with every wheel, template N045P is the practical way to check wheel fit.
Installation notes
The rotors come pre-assembled, so the hardware that holds the rotor together is already set. The hoses are the original factory hoses and are reused, so look them over during the swap. Check the 14.0 inch rotor against the wheel you plan to run, since Baer lists 18.0 inch as the minimum wheel diameter.
Brake installation on these trucks calls for a technician who knows disc brake service.
What’s included
The kit contains the Fire Red 6S caliper, the 2-piece rotors, and the mounting brackets and hardware. The pad type is D1247.
