Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262181GB is a Pro Plus rear brake system for 14.0 inch rotors, finished in Grabber Blue and matched to Ford 8 Inch/9 Inch small bearing rear housing ends with a 5×5.00 bolt pattern. It is a complete rear setup, with caliper, rotor, park brake shoe and braided lines all included in the kit.
The caliper is a 6-piston fixed design with dual seals, and the rotor is a two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated unit with a billet aluminum hat. Baer’s backing plate carries the caliper and houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly, which keeps the parking function inside the rear brake hardware.
Key features
- Grabber Blue powder coated caliper body
- Six pistons staggered to reduce uneven pad wear
- Stainless construction covers the pistons, abutments and noise clips
- Dual seals rated for dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated 14.0 inch rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Rotors come assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Body is CNC machined from aluminum that is US sourced, forged or billet
On the trail and the road
A rear brake system is mostly used for steady braking on pavement, but it also sees heat and moisture on the trail. Water crossings, mud and grit can work into the caliper area, and the dual seals help keep those contaminants out. Regular cleaning of the wheel area keeps the rotor face clear and makes wear easier to spot.
Parking braking is a separate job. The one-piece park brake shoe inside the backing plate is used only when the vehicle is stopped, so it can stay in good shape for a long time if it is adjusted correctly. Park brake cables are a separate item and are not part of this kit, so plan for them if the parking function relies on cables.
- Clean the rotor face and caliper area after muddy outings
- Watch for pulling or noise after water crossings
- Check the park brake adjustment during rear service
- Keep spare cables on hand if the setup uses them
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262181GB |
| UPC | 90127948071 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | 6P, 6-piston fixed |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor hat | Billet aluminum |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Axle | Rear, Ford 8 Inch/9 Inch Small Bearing flange |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Template | Q082P |
| Includes park brake | Yes |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It is built for the Ford 8 Inch/9 Inch small bearing axle flange, with a 5×5.00 bolt pattern and an 18.0 inch minimum wheel diameter. Those details define what it can match, so confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
The Ford 9 Inch early big bearing flange is a different housing, and this kit is not intended for that flange. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Before mounting, lay the Q082P template against the wheel you plan to run, because Baer tells installers to verify fitment this way. Rotors come with their hardware already assembled, and the park brake shoe assembly is set into the backing plate. Park brake cables are the one parking component not supplied, so budget for them separately.
What’s included
Contents are the six-piston fixed caliper, the pre-assembled two-piece 14.0 inch rotor, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, plus stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
