Overview
The Baer Brakes 4401001FR is a Pro Plus front brake system in Fire Red for the 2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler JK, intended for trucks that retain their factory spindles and hubs. The kit is a six-piston front caliper and a 14-inch two-piece rotor sold together, so the pieces are matched from the start.
Baer builds the caliper in Phoenix, Arizona, and machines its aluminum parts from forged or billet stock sourced in the US. The Fire Red surface is powder coated. The pads are the D0731 type, and the kit is designed around wheels of 18 inches or larger.
Key features
- Six-piston fixed caliper with a Fire Red powder coated finish
- Two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated 14-inch rotor on a billet aluminum hat
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons designed to reduce uneven pad wear
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- Pre-assembled rotors with NAS high grade stainless hardware
Trail use and heat management
Off-road driving puts sustained load on the front brakes, especially on steep descents where the vehicle is held back by the brakes alone. Heat builds faster than on the street, so the rotor and caliper work harder and the pads can fade if they are overwhelmed. Drivers who spend time on long grades should use engine braking and brief, firm applications rather than a constant light drag.
Heat also affects the seals and fluid. Hot fluid can vaporize, and rubber parts age faster when exposed to repeated heat cycles. After a long trail day, look for discoloration on the rotor and check for fluid leaks at the caliper. Wheel and tire choice affects cooling too, because a larger tire adds rotating mass and changes how the brakes are loaded.
- Use engine braking on long descents
- Check for rotor discoloration after hard use
- Look for leaks around the caliper after trail runs
- Check tire size against braking load
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4401001FR |
| UPC | 90127941263 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6-piston (6P), fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor diameter | 14 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 inch |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor hat | Billet aluminum |
| Pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 inch |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18 inch |
| Template | Q085P |
| Fitment note | With OE spindles and hubs |
| Grade | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits 2007–2017 Jeep Wrangler (JK) vehicles with OE spindles and hubs.
Vehicles outside that coverage, such as the Wrangler TJ, LJ, YJ, the 2018-and-later JL, and the Gladiator, are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The rotor assemblies come complete and the brackets and hardware are included, so the install is a front replacement, not a drilling or welding job. Hold the Q085P template against your wheel before mounting, because Baer cannot promise fit with every wheel design.
What’s included
Included are the Fire Red six-piston caliper, the two-piece 14-inch slotted and drilled rotor assembly, and all mounting brackets and hardware.
Not included: brake hoses, which must be obtained separately.
