Overview
The Baer Brakes Pro Plus 14.0 inch front brake kit, part number 4261217FR, is a Fire Red 6-piston disc system for Ford and Mercury cars from 1970 to 1974 that use OE drum brake spindles. It centers on a fixed caliper and a 14 inch two-piece vented rotor, both sized for those front spindles.
Covered applications include the 1970 Ford Fairlane and Falcon, the 1970–1974 Ford Maverick, the 1970–1973 Ford Mustang, the 1970–1971 Ford Torino, the 1971–1974 Mercury Comet, the 1970–1973 Mercury Cougar, the 1970 Mercury Cyclone and the 1970–1971 Mercury Montego.
Key features
- Fire Red powder coated finish on the caliper
- Six-piston fixed caliper with staggered pistons
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals resist dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted and drilled rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings and billet dust caps
- DOT approved braided brake hoses
- Made in Phoenix, Az from US sourced forged or billet aluminum
Wheel clearance and tire choice
Wheel offset and backspacing decide how much room a disc setup has around the caliper and rotor. A wheel that clears the drum-era hub may still touch a larger caliper, so test-fitting before the tire goes on saves time. Tire width and sidewall height also change how much air reaches the brakes and how the car feels under load.
Stiff, high-profile tires add weight and sidewall flex, which can make braking feel slightly different from the old drum setup. Choose tires with the load rating and size the vehicle calls for, and keep spare clearance around the caliper for suspension movement and road debris.
- Check caliper clearance with the wheel fully turned both ways
- Confirm backspacing against the caliper body
- Keep tires within the load rating for the vehicle
- Recheck clearance after changing wheel or tire size
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261217FR |
| UPC | 90127903001 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Caliper | 6-piston (6P), fixed |
| Rotor diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, two-piece |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Hub material | Billet aluminum |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Axle | Front |
| Brake hose | Braided, DOT approved |
| Template | Q082P |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Covered vehicles are the 1970 Ford Fairlane and Falcon, the 1970–1974 Ford Maverick, the 1970–1973 Ford Mustang, the 1970–1971 Ford Torino, the 1971–1974 Mercury Comet, the 1970–1973 Mercury Cougar, the 1970 Mercury Cyclone and the 1970–1971 Mercury Montego, each on OE drum brake spindles.
Not covered: the Ford Mustang for 1974 and later, the Mercury Cougar for 1974, the Ford Torino and Mercury Montego from 1972, the Ford Falcon and Fairlane after 1970, and the Mercury Comet for 1970. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The kit comes with brackets and braided hoses, so most of the planning is about fit. Use the Q082P template against the wheel you plan to run, since Baer does not guarantee fit to every wheel style or manufacturer. Brake work carries real risk, so a professional should bleed the system and road test it before driving.
What’s included
The Fire Red kit includes the 6-piston caliper and 14 inch rotor assemblies, billet aluminum hubs with bearings, pre-assembled rotors, mounting brackets, braided brake hoses and hardware.
Not included: wheels and tires.
