Overview
The Baer Brakes Pro Plus 13.0 inch rear brake kit in Fire Red, part number 4262177FR, is a rear disc brake system built for Ford 8 inch and 9 inch rear axles with small bearing housing ends. A 6-piston fixed caliper clamps a 13-inch two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor, and the kit is sold as one set.
The backing plate is the caliper mount and the housing for a one-piece park brake shoe assembly. The 13.0 inch Pro Plus has a minimum wheel diameter of 17.0 inch. The caliper is made in Phoenix, Az, using US-sourced forged or billet aluminum that is CNC machined and powder coated.
Key features
- Six-piston caliper with staggered pistons to limit uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals that protect against dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Rotors arrive pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Steel braided hoses with DOT approval
- Park brake shoe assembly built into the backing plate
Upgrading later
Rear disc kits are often bought as a step up from drum brakes or an older disc setup. Because the axle housing and backing plate set the mounting, changes made later to wheels or tires are the usual reason to revisit the rear hardware. Keeping the template and clearance notes from installation makes future wheel changes quicker to check.
If the vehicle is used for towing or hard driving, the rear brakes may see more heat. Pads with a suitable friction rating and good rotor condition help manage that load. Any upgrade to the parking brake or hydraulic lines should be planned with the rest of the rear system so parts stay matched.
- Keep the template with installation records
- Match pads to driving conditions
- Review hydraulic lines when changing wheels
- Confirm parking brake setup before any upgrade
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262177FR |
| UPC | 90127948187 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | 6P, six-piston fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.1 |
| Rotor construction | Vented |
| Rotor type | 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Axle | Rear |
| Axle flange | Ford 8 inch/9 inch small bearing |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Brake hose | DOT approved, steel braided |
| Includes park brake | Yes |
| Includes park brake cables | No |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 inch |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Template | Q082H |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit is designed around Ford 8 inch or 9 inch rear axles with small bearing housing ends, so the axle housing decides whether it works, not the model year. Confirm your axle type before purchase.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Baer advises checking wheel fit with template Q082H because wheel styles differ.
Installation notes
No park brake cables come with the kit, so vehicles relying on cable parking brakes must add cables from another source. Measure wheel clearance against template Q082H before mounting the caliper. Rear brake installation should be done by a technician who has handled axle brake conversions before.
What’s included
You get a 6-piston caliper, two-piece 13.0 inch rotors with pre-assembled stainless hardware, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
