Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261640HO is a Pro front disc conversion kit for 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury models equipped with drum spindles. A Hugger Orange 6P six-piston caliper squeezes a 13 inch vented integral hub rotor, using the D0731 pad type and the Q082H template.
Owners who want front discs in place of factory drums will find the hub, bearing races, bearings and brackets grouped together in one kit. Premium bearings are packed with Redline synthetic grease, and a new set of dust caps comes along. The minimum wheel diameter is 17.0 inch, so choose wheels with enough room for the caliper and rotor.
Baer manufactures the Pro system in Phoenix, Arizona, from forged or billet aluminum that is CNC machined and powder coated in the Hugger Orange finish.
Key features
- Hugger Orange powder-coated six-piston 6P caliper with fixed mounting
- Pistons are staggered to limit uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons plus noise clips and dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- One-piece integral hub rotor, vented, slotted, drilled and zinc plated
- Rotor outside diameter 13.0 inch with 1.1 thickness
- Brake hoses are steel braided and DOT approved
Before you convert to discs
Converting from drum brakes to a front disc setup changes more than the brakes themselves. The spindle, wheel bearings, caliper bracket and wheel clearance all have to work together, so a conversion like this is best approached as a complete front-end job rather than a simple pad swap. Disc brakes generally respond more quickly and handle heat better than drums, which is one reason owners of drum-spindle cars move to this layout when they plan to drive in traffic or on longer runs.
Before ordering, inspect the existing spindle, steering components and wheel bearings for wear. Any worn parts found during the job are easier to replace while the front end is already apart. Keep the wheel and tire you plan to run on the car while you check clearance, since the caliper and rotor size affect how much room remains inside the wheel.
- Inspect spindle and steering parts for wear
- Check wheel clearance around the caliper
- Replace worn wheel bearings during the job
- Bleed the new hydraulic lines fully after installing
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261640HO |
| UPC | 90127969250 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6P, six-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece integral hub, vented |
| Rotor thickness | 1.1 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Template | Q082H |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 (5 lug) |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Grade | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Manufacturer fitment includes the 1970 Ford Fairlane, 1970 Ford Falcon, 1970 to 1974 Ford Maverick, 1970 to 1973 Ford Mustang, 1970 to 1971 Ford Torino, 1971 to 1974 Mercury Comet, 1970 to 1973 Mercury Cougar, 1970 Mercury Cyclone and 1970 to 1971 Mercury Montego, all with drum brake spindles.
This is a front drum-spindle conversion only. Model years outside the list are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Verify the factory spindle type first, because the fitment note reads w/OE Drum Brake Spindles. Bearings and races arrive installed in the rotor, so fitting centers on the spindle, caliper bracket and wheel clearance check against the Q082H template.
What’s included
Included are the six-piston 6P caliper, the rotor with bearing races, premium bearings packed with Redline synthetic grease, dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
