Overview
Grabber Blue is the finish on Baer Brakes 4262096GB, a rear Extreme Plus disc brake kit for Ford 9 Inch Early Big Bearing axle housings that use a 5×4.50/5×4.75 bolt pattern. The kit centers on a 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston, 6S caliper that squeezes a 14.0 Inch two-piece rotor, slotted, drilled and zinc plated. Baer supplies the set with stainless braided hoses and hardware, so the rear system arrives as one package.
A backing plate serves as the caliper mount and holds a 1-piece park brake shoe assembly, so the parking function comes with the kit. The 14 inch rotor is suited to wheels of 18 inch or larger, but wheel style affects fit, so check the N085P template against the wheel you plan to run.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S caliper made in Phoenix, Az
- 2618 aluminum forging, CNC machined, U.S.-sourced
- Stainless pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons aimed at more even pad wear
- Dual seals rated for dust, weather and pressure
- Powder coated Grabber Blue caliper finish
- Billet aluminum hat on the slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor
Care and maintenance
Rear disc brakes do most of their work in heat, so the rotor face, pads and caliper should be inspected together. Surface rust on a zinc plated rotor is normal after rain or storage, but deep pitting or flaking that catches a fingernail calls for replacement. Keep the pads free of grease and avoid touching the friction surfaces during installation.
Stainless braided hoses hold up well to abrasion and heat, but they still need routine checks. Look at the braid where the hose bends near suspension travel, and check each fitting for seepage. Torque the caliper bolts to the specification your installer uses, then recheck them after the first drives.
- Rust on the rotor face versus deep pitting
- Hose braid chafing near suspension travel
- Recheck caliper bolts after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262096GB |
| UPC | 90127948590 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6S, fixed type, 6 pistons |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 Inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Rotor type | 2-Piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Hat | Billet aluminum |
| Axle | Rear, Ford 9 Inch Early Big Bearing flange |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50/5×4.75 |
| Lug count | 5 Lug |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 Inch |
| Brake pad FMSI | D1247 |
| Template | N085P |
| Hose material | Stainless Steel |
| Park brake | Included (1-piece shoe assembly) |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Grade | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Baer ties the kit to Ford 9 Inch Early Big Bearing housings running a 5×4.50/5×4.75 bolt circle. Vehicle years and models are not attached to it in the manufacturer fitment list, so the axle flange and bolt circle are the match points.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The NAS stainless hardware is already fitted to the rotors. Test the fit with the N085P template against the wheel you plan to run, since the minimum wheel diameter is 18.0 Inch. Park brake cables are not part of the set, so decide on cable routing ahead of assembly. Rear disc upgrades of this type are best left to an experienced installer.
What’s included
A Grabber Blue 6S Monoblock caliper with six pistons, slotted and drilled zinc plated two-piece rotors with billet aluminum hats, a backing plate carrying a 1-piece park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with their hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
