Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262097GB is an Extreme Plus rear brake kit with a Grabber Blue 6S caliper, a 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston design, and a 14 inch 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor. It is intended for rear ends built around a Ford 9 Inch Torino (Late Big) bearing housing end with 5×4.50/5×4.75 wheel bolt patterns.
Baer makes the caliper in Phoenix, Arizona from CNC machined 2618 aluminum forging and finishes it in powder coat. The backing plate acts as the caliper mount and holds a modern 1-piece park brake shoe assembly. Rotors come pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware, and the kit includes stainless braided hoses.
Key features
- Grabber Blue powder-coated 1-piece Monoblock caliper
- 6-piston 6S caliper with stainless steel pistons and abutments
- Pistons staggered to even out pad wear
- Dual seals against dust, weather and pressure
- Slotted, drilled, zinc-plated 2-piece rotor on a billet aluminum hat
- Park brake shoe assembly built into the backing plate
- Stainless braided hoses and stainless hardware included
Pads, hoses and park brake
Pad choice affects how the rear brakes feel under light and heavy use. The pad type on this kit is D1247 (FMSI), so use pads of that type in matched pairs and avoid mixing new pads with worn ones on the same axle. Compound and thickness both influence how quickly the rotor surface wears and how evenly braking loads are shared.
Park brake shoes adjust as they wear, so the adjustment should be checked during any rear job. A shoe that is set too tight can drag, while one that is too loose may give little hold. Inspect hose fittings for seepage after the system is bled, and replace any line that shows swelling or chafing under the sleeve.
- Match pad compound to the way the vehicle is driven
- Check park brake shoe adjustment during installation
- Inspect hose fittings for seepage after bleeding
- Avoid mixing new and worn pads on one axle
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262097GB |
| UPC | 90127950036 |
| Caliper | 6S, 1-piece Monoblock, fixed type |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Piston quantity | 6 |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Pad type | D1247 (FMSI) |
| Template | N085P |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50/5×4.75 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Hose material | Stainless steel |
| Park brake | Included |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Its axle reference is the Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing flange, so compatibility rests on that flange and the 5×4.50/5×4.75 bolt pattern. Check your axle housing ends against those figures before choosing this kit.
Fit cannot be guaranteed for every wheel style or make, so compare template N085P with the wheel you want. Confirm the match against your vehicle’s year, model and trim before buying.
Installation notes
Wheel clearance is the first check, since the minimum wheel diameter is 18.0 inch for this 14 inch rotor. Park brake cables are not supplied, so a cable-actuated park brake requires separate cables. Have a qualified technician bleed the hydraulic lines and confirm the parking brake works before driving.
What’s included
Included are the Grabber Blue 6S caliper, the pre-assembled 2-piece rotor, the backing plate with park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
