Overview
The Baer Brakes Pro Plus 14.0 Inch rear brake system, part number 4262181HO, is a 14-inch rear disc kit for Ford 8 inch/9 inch small bearing rear axle ends with a 5×5.00 wheel bolt pattern. It uses a 6-piston, 6P fixed caliper in Hugger Orange on a 2-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor. Confirm the axle flange, bolt pattern and minimum wheel diameter before ordering.
The caliper is carried by Baer’s backing plate, which also houses a modern 1-piece park brake shoe assembly for parking braking. The kit comes with stainless braided hoses and hardware. This 14 inch Pro Plus suits most 18 inch or larger wheels, with a minimum wheel diameter of 18.0 Inch. Compare the Q082P template with your wheel before committing to a setup.
Key features
- 6-piston, 6P caliper with staggered pistons for more even pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals protecting against dust, weather and pressure
- 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Rotors pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Backing plate houses a 1-piece park brake shoe assembly
- Powder coated finish; components CNC machined from US sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Stainless braided hoses and hardware included
Caring for the rear system
Rear brakes on a lifted or heavier-duty vehicle work harder on long descents, so pad and rotor condition matters more than many people expect. Check the pads for even wear through the caliper window and look at the rotor face for deep grooves, blue heat marks or a lip at the outer edge. Replace worn rotors together with the pads that match them, since mixed wear can cause noise and reduced stopping.
The park brake shoe sits inside the backing plate, so the parking brake should be checked alongside the service brakes after any rear work. Brake hoses and fittings deserve a look at each service interval, especially near the axle where they move. Clean the caliper slide pins and keep the dust boots intact so the caliper floats freely and the pads release fully.
- Pad thickness and wear evenness
- Rotor face for grooves or blue heat marks
- Hose chafing near the axle
- Parking brake adjustment after rear work
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262181HO |
| UPC | 90127948095 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper type | 6-piston, 6P fixed |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor type | 2-piece |
| Rotor construction | Vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 Inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 Inch |
| Axle | Rear |
| Axle flange | Ford 8 Inch/9 Inch Small Bearing |
| Wheel lug count | 5 Lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Template | Q082P |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake included | Yes |
| Park brake cables included | No |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit is built for Ford 8 inch/9 inch small bearing rear axle ends with a 5×5.00 wheel bolt pattern. The Q082P template is the reference for checking wheel clearance.
Wheel fit is not guaranteed for every wheel style, so test the Q082P template against your wheel first. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The rotors are pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware. Because the minimum wheel diameter is 18.0 Inch and the rotor is 1.15 thick, check the Q082P template against the wheel before mounting. Park brake cables are not supplied, so plan for them separately if your setup relies on cables. Have the rear brakes assembled and checked by someone experienced with this caliper and backing plate design.
What’s included
The kit includes the 6-piston 6P caliper, the 2-piece rotor with NAS stainless hardware, the backing plate with its 1-piece park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: Park brake cables.
