Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262105 is an Ironsport rear disc brake kit for Ford 8.8 Inch C-Clip rear ends with a 2.5 Inch axle standoff and a five lug pattern on 5×4.50 bolt circles. It is a drum to disc conversion built around a single-piston floating caliper, a vented rotor and braided steel brake hoses.
The park brake sits inside the caliper, so one unit covers service braking and parking. The IronSport fits some 15 inch wheels and most 16 inch or larger wheels. Because not every wheel style is assured to fit, compare the V107I template against the intended wheel first.
Key features
- Single-piston floating caliper in a silver zinc-plated finish
- Integral park brake inside the caliper
- Slotted, drilled and zinc-plated vented rotor with an 11.65 Inch outside diameter
- Steel braided brake hoses, DOT approved
- Five lug pattern on 5×4.50 bolt circles
- Designed for wheels with a minimum diameter of 15.0 Inch
Parking brake setup
A parking brake that uses a separate cable needs routing that clears the axle, suspension and driveline. Confirm cable length with the caliper in its mounted position before the job is finished, and secure the housing so it does not rub. Because the park function works through the caliper, any caliper removal means the park setup should be checked again.
Caliper clearance against the axle standoff should be checked before the rotor is fitted, since tight spacing can cause rubbing once the wheel is on. Pad changes are usually quicker than a full caliper rebuild and can often be done with the hydraulic lines left connected. Keep the hose free of tension when the suspension moves.
- Route the cable away from heat and moving parts
- Check caliper spacing against the standoff
- Test the parking brake on a slope after installation
- Inspect the cable housing at each service
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262105 |
| UPC | 844165020219 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle flange | Ford 8.8 Inch |
| Lug count | 5 Lug |
| Bolt circle | 5 on 4.5 |
| Axle standoff | 2.5 Inch (Fox) |
| Rotor outside diameter | 11.65 Inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented |
| Surface finish | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Caliper | Single piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Silver |
| Pad FMSI number | D0627 |
| Hose material | Steel braided |
| Hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Includes park brake | Yes |
| Includes park brake cables | No |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 15.0 Inch |
| Template | V107I |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Its fit is set by the Ford 8.8 Inch axle flange, the 2.5 Inch axle standoff and the 5 on 4.5 bolt circle, so those specifications are the basis for checking fit.
It is built for the Ford 8.8 Inch flange rather than the Torino bearing or small bearing flanges. Compare template V107I to your wheel before the install. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The park brake depends on a separate cable, since park brake cables are not included, so plan that routing before mounting. Have a qualified installer check caliper clearance against the 2.5 Inch standoff and bleed the brake lines after the hoses are fitted, because rear brake work affects safe stopping.
What’s included
The IronSport system includes calipers, rotors, brackets, hardware, braided steel brake hoses and fittings.
Not included: Park brake cables.
