Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261216GB is a front 13.0 inch disc brake system in Grabber Blue for Ford and Mercury cars with OE drum brake spindles. A six-piston 6P caliper works with a two-piece, slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor made for 17 inch or larger wheels.
Listed fitment covers 1970 through 1974 Ford and Mercury models, among them the Mustang and Cougar. The package brings billet aluminum hubs assembled with premium bearings, NAS high grade stainless hardware, stainless braided hoses and all mounting brackets.
Key features
- NAS high grade stainless hardware comes pre-assembled with the rotors
- Grabber Blue powder coated finish on the caliper
- Stainless pistons, abutments and clips that suppress noise
- Dual seals against dust, weather and pressure
- Staggered piston layout to reduce uneven pad wear
- Two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated 13.0 inch rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Billet aluminum hubs with bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease
- DOT approved stainless braided hoses and billet dust caps
Drum-to-disc conversion basics
Converting a drum-spindle car to disc brakes changes more than the stopping hardware. The spindle, hub, rotor and caliper work as one assembly, so the rotor’s clearance to the wheel, the caliper’s position over the pads and the hose routing all have to line up before the car is driven. A front disc setup generally shifts braking force toward the front wheels, which is why pad selection, fluid condition and hose condition matter more after a conversion than they did with the original drums.
When choosing a kit, compare the rotor’s diameter and thickness with the wheels you plan to run, and check the bolt pattern and stud size against your hubs. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, so flush it on a regular schedule and inspect braided hoses for chafing, bulges or seepage at the fittings. Re-torque the caliper bracket bolts after the first few drives, and recheck the wheel lug nuts once the new hubs have settled.
- Pad compound suited to disc rotors and your driving style
- Brake fluid condition and bleeding after hose or caliper service
- Rotor runout and pad contact checked during the first break-in
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261216GB |
| UPC | 90127903353 |
| Axle | Front |
| Rotor diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, two-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc-plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.1 |
| Caliper | 6-piston, 6P fixed |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Pad type | D0731 (FMSI) |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Bolt pattern | 5×4.50 inch |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Template | Q082H |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type | Kit |
Vehicle fitment
Ford entries are the 1970 Fairlane, 1970 Falcon, 1970 to 1974 Maverick, 1970 to 1973 Mustang and 1970 to 1971 Torino. Mercury entries are the 1971 to 1974 Comet, 1970 to 1973 Cougar, 1970 Cyclone and 1970 to 1971 Montego. Every entry assumes OE drum brake spindles.
Vehicles with factory disc brake spindles, and model years outside these ranges such as a 1974 Ford Falcon, are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Because the hubs and rotors come pre-assembled, the job on a drum-spindle car focuses on bracket and hose fitting plus hardware checks. Use the Q082H template to compare the rotor with your chosen wheel before mounting, since wheel style affects clearance. Have a qualified mechanic complete the work.
What’s included
The box includes two-piece 13.0 inch rotors, six-piston 6P front calipers, billet aluminum hubs with bearings, billet dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: Wheels, tires and brake pads. The pad type is D0731.
