Overview
The Baer Brakes Extreme Plus 4261017HO is a front brake system kit for the 1997–2003 Ford F-150 with 4WD. It pairs a 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston, 6S caliper in Hugger Orange with a 14 inch, 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor, and it uses the popular D1247 brake pad type.
Baer Brakes makes the caliper in Phoenix, Arizona. The rotors come pre-assembled with high-grade NAS stainless hardware, and mounting brackets and hardware are included. The 14 inch rotor is designed for most 18 inch or larger wheels, but fit with every wheel style is not guaranteed, so compare your wheel to the template before installing.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S caliper, manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona
- Caliper CNC machined from US sourced 2618 aluminum forging with a powder coated finish
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons designed to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Rotors pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Re-uses the original equipment hoses
Before you buy
Orange calipers are a visual choice, but the functional parts matter more: the caliper body, the piston set and the rotor face. Before buying, confirm that the wheel you run has enough clearance and that your brake pad choice matches the caliper and the rotor thickness.
Pad compound changes bite, heat tolerance and dust. A street pad gives quieter stops in daily driving, while a firmer compound suits heavy towing or steep mountain grades. Whatever you choose, bed in new pads gradually so the friction layer transfers evenly to the rotor.
Upgrading brakes often leads to upgrading the lines and fluid as well. Stainless lines and high-temperature fluid reduce soft pedal feel when the system heats up on long descents.
- Match pad compound to how the truck is driven
- Check the wheel clearance template before mounting tires
- Flush brake fluid on a regular service schedule
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261017HO |
| UPC | 90127937693 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Applications | Ford F-150 97-03 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6S, Hugger Orange, fixed type, 6 pistons |
| Caliper material | 2618 aluminum forging, CNC machined |
| Caliper finish | Powder coated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc plated, vented |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Rotor hat | Billet aluminum |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D1247 |
| Template | N045P |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.315 in |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 1997–2003 Ford F-150 with 4WD drive, and the kit is for the front axle.
Other F-150 generations and other Ford models are outside this fit. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The kit fits 1997–2003 Ford F-150 trucks with 4WD only.
What’s included
The kit includes the 1-piece Monoblock 6S caliper, the 2-piece rotor pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware, and mounting brackets with hardware.
Not included: Rotors arrive pre-assembled with stainless hardware, and mounting brackets and hardware are included. Before installation, check wheel clearance with template N045P against the wheel you plan to run. The original equipment hoses are reused, so check hose routing during fitting.
