Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261640S is a Pro front disc brake kit for 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury vehicles that came with drum brake spindles. It uses a silver six-piston 6P caliper clamping a 13 inch vented, slotted and drilled integral hub rotor, and it is intended for the front axle only.
The Pro is built for owners who want a larger rotor and a six-piston caliper in place of factory drums. The kit arrives with bearing races installed in the rotor, premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease and new dust caps. It uses the D0731 pad type and has a 17.0 inch minimum wheel diameter, so wheel choice matters. Wheel fit cannot be guaranteed for every style, so compare the Q082H template with the intended wheel first.
Baer manufactures the Pro in Phoenix, Arizona, using CNC machined forged or billet aluminum from US sourced stock, finished in a powder coat.
Key features
- Six-piston 6P fixed caliper in a silver powder-coated finish
- Staggered pistons designed to minimize uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons and noise clips
- Dual seals guarding against dust, weather and pressure
- One-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated integral hub rotor, 13 inch outside diameter with 1.1 rotor thickness
- Stainless braided hoses rated DOT approved
Pad and wheel considerations
Pad choice affects how the brakes bite and how quickly the rotor wears. A pad compound suited to street use may fade sooner under sustained trail descents, while a more aggressive compound can produce more dust and noise. Match the pad to how the vehicle is driven before the first stop.
Wheel clearance is the other concern. Measure the caliper against the spokes at full lock, and keep in mind that a deeper wheel offset can change how close the caliper sits to the inner barrel. Larger rotors also reduce the room available for some wheel designs.
Bed in new pads gradually and avoid heavy stops until the surfaces are seated. Inspect the pads and rotor at regular intervals for glazing, cracking or uneven wear.
- Confirm pad compound against your typical driving
- Check wheel clearance before mounting tires
- Recheck caliper bracket bolts after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261640S |
| UPC | 90127969281 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6P, six-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Silver |
| 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
It fits 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, always with drum brake spindles.
The kit covers drum-spindle models only and does not include the 1974 Ford Mustang or the 1974 Mercury Cougar. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Check the Q082H template against the 17 inch or larger wheel before fitting. Hoses, brackets and hardware are part of the kit, so the work centers on the spindle, caliper bracket and rotor. Bearings are premium and greased, so keep the hub assembly clean during fitting. Bed in the D0731 pads gently over the first few stops before normal driving.
What’s included
The kit includes the 6P six-piston caliper, the one-piece integral hub rotor with bearing races installed, premium bearings packed with Redline synthetic grease, new dust caps, all mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
