Overview
Fire Red is the caliper finish on the Baer Brakes 4302504FR, a Pro Plus 14.0 in rear disc brake system for 2WD 60-87 Chevy and GMC C10 trucks. It pairs a 6-piston, 6P caliper with a 14 inch two-piece rotor, so the rear axle gets a single matched kit.
The rotor is slotted, drilled and zinc plated, and its hat is billet aluminum. The backing plate also houses a park brake shoe assembly. The D0731 pad type applies to this kit, and the caliper seals are dust and weather seals.
Key features
- Six-piston 6P caliper with staggered pistons that reduce uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- Slotted, drilled, zinc-plated 2-piece rotor on a billet aluminum hat
- Rotor and hardware arrive together, with NAS grade stainless fasteners
- Backing plate with a built-in 1-piece park brake shoe housing
- Stainless braided hoses supplied with the kit
- Caliper powder coated; components use US-sourced forged or billet aluminum
Inspection and service intervals
A floating caliper moves on slide pins so both pads press the rotor evenly. When the pins seize from dirt or old grease, one pad wears faster and the pedal can feel uneven. Remove the caliper during pad service, clean the pins and bores, and apply a brake-safe lubricant designed for caliper slides.
The dust and weather seals keep grit and water away from the piston and pins. Check them for cracks, tears or lost lubricant whenever the pads change. Keep the braided hoses clear of heat and moving parts, and look for seepage at the fittings during each inspection. Brake fluid should be replaced on a regular schedule, not only after a failure.
- Check slide pins for free movement
- Inspect seals at each pad change
- Look for seepage at hose fittings
- Bleed the system after any hose replacement
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4302504FR |
| UPC | 90127879054 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | 6P, 6 pistons, floating type |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter (rear) | 14.0 in |
| Rotor construction | 2-piece, vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Lug count | 6 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 6×5.50 in |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 in |
| Axle | Rear |
| Template | Q135P |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Compatible with 1960–1986 Chevrolet C10 and C10 Suburban trucks, 1987 Chevrolet R10 and 1987–1988 R10 Suburban, 1960–1965 GMC 1000 Series and 1966 GMC 1000, 1960–1966 GMC Suburban, 1967–1974 GMC C15/C1500 and C15/C1500 Suburban, 1975–1978 GMC C15 Suburban, 1979–1986 GMC C1500 Suburban, and 1987–1988 GMC R1500 Suburban.
1989 and newer trucks are not covered, and 4WD trucks fall outside the 2WD application. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The braided hoses and hardware are stainless and come with the kit. Check the Q135P template against the wheel you choose, and favor wheels 18 inches or larger in diameter.
What’s included
The 6P caliper system, two-piece 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.
