Overview
Fire Red is the caliper finish on part 4262098FR, a rear Extreme Plus disc brake system for Ford 9 Inch Torino (Late Big) bearing housing ends with a 5×5.00 inch bolt pattern. The kit is intended for that axle flange.
The centerpiece is a 1-piece Monoblock 6-piston 6S caliper with stainless pistons, clamping a 14 inch two-piece slotted and drilled rotor with zinc plating. The backing plate both mounts the caliper and holds a 1-piece park brake shoe assembly, and the package also includes stainless braided hoses.
Key features
- 1-piece Monoblock 6S caliper, six pistons, manufactured in Phoenix, AZ
- CNC machined body from U.S.-sourced 2618 aluminum forging
- Powder coated caliper finish in Fire Red
- Stainless pistons, stainless abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons that help minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals rated for dust, weather and pressure
- Slotted, drilled, zinc-plated two-piece rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Integrated park brake shoe assembly in the backing plate
Things to check
Before installing any rear kit, confirm the axle assembly is in good condition. Worn axle bearings, a bent flange or loose hub studs can cause rotor runout and uneven pad wear that no caliper upgrade will correct. Inspect the hub and bearing play first, then mount the backing plate.
Bleeding the system is a step where errors are common. Air in the lines leaves a soft pedal and reduced stopping power. Work through each caliper in the order your service manual shows, and top off the master cylinder as the level drops.
Finish color does not change braking. Choose the caliper finish for appearance, and keep the surface clean so the coating holds up through seasons of grime and heat.
- Inspect axle bearings and hub play first
- Bleed the brakes until the pedal firms
- Check fluid level after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262098FR |
| UPC | 90127950937 |
| Caliper | 1-piece Monoblock, 6-piston, 6S |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Caliper type | Fixed |
| Rotor type | 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.25 |
| Rotor construction | Vented |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 inch |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing |
| Axle position | Rear |
| Brake pad | FMSI D1247 |
| Park brake | Included |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Hose material | Stainless steel |
| Template | N085P |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
No specific vehicle is named for this kit. It matches the Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing axle flange with a 5×5.00 inch bolt pattern and 5 lug count. The N085P template lets you compare the system against the wheel you plan to use.
Match the axle flange and your vehicle’s year, model and trim before you order.
Installation notes
Mount the backing plate only after confirming the axle carries the Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing flange, since the kit is built around that configuration. The Fire Red caliper is powder coated, so avoid scraping the finish during fitting. Park brake cables are not included and must be arranged separately. Have a qualified brake technician complete the installation.
What’s included
The Fire Red 6S caliper, the 14 inch two-piece rotors with NAS stainless hardware already assembled, the backing plate with park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: Park brake cables.
