Overview
The Baer Brakes Extreme Plus front brake system in Monster Green, part 4261017MG, is a complete front disc brake kit for 1997–2003 Ford F-150 4WD trucks. It combines a 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston, 6S caliper with a 14.0 inch, 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor, sold together as one kit.
Baer Brakes makes the caliper in Phoenix, Arizona, and the caliper body is powder coated in Monster Green. The rotors come pre-assembled with NAS high-grade stainless hardware, and the mounting brackets and hardware needed for installation are included. The system is set up for the popular D1247 brake pad type, so pad selection starts from that FMSI number.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S caliper made in Phoenix, Arizona
- CNC machined from U.S.-sourced 2618 aluminum forging
- Powder coated caliper finish in Monster Green
- Stainless steel pistons and abutments, plus noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons intended to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals guarding against dust, weather and pressure
- 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Rotors pre-assembled with NAS high-grade stainless hardware
Choosing rotor and wheel fit
A 14.0 inch rotor takes up more space behind the wheel than stock components, so wheel clearance is the first thing to check. Look at the offset, the spoke shape and the inner barrel depth of the wheel you plan to run, then hold it against the template before any parts are bolted on.
Big-brake kits often change how a truck feels on the road. Pedal travel, braking balance and the weight carried at the front axle can all shift, so test the brakes slowly in an open area before taking the truck on highway runs or trail descents.
Rotors and pads wear at different rates depending on towing, mountain driving and off-road use. Inspect the pads every time the wheels come off and keep an eye on the rotor surface for heat cracks or deep scoring.
- Measure wheel clearance over the caliper before mounting tires
- Keep brake fluid fresh, since high temperatures break it down
- Re-check caliper bolts after the first few drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261017MG |
| UPC | 90127937716 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S |
| Caliper type | Fixed |
| Caliper color | Monster Green |
| 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
It fits the 1997–2003 Ford F-150 in 4WD applications on the front axle.
Trucks outside that model range, including later F-150 generations, and trucks without 4WD drive are not covered by this list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Baer does not guarantee fit with every wheel style, so use template N045P to compare the wheel you plan to run.
Installation notes
Because the rotors arrive pre-assembled, the rotor-side hardware work is mostly done before the kit reaches your bench. The original hoses are reused, so inspect them before reinstalling. Check the 14.0 inch rotor against the wheel you plan to run, since the listed minimum wheel diameter is 18.0 inch.
Brake work on a system this size should be handled by someone experienced with disc brake installation.
What’s included
The kit includes the 6S caliper, the 2-piece slotted, drilled rotors with billet aluminum hats, the mounting brackets and hardware, and the stainless hardware already installed in the rotors.
