Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261584R is a red Pro Plus front brake kit with a 6-piston caliper and a 14-inch two-piece rotor, made for the 1965–1979 Ford F-100 with QA1 front suspension. The kit arrives with rotors, billet hubs, mounting brackets and stainless braided hoses.
The red powder coating on the caliper is the visible difference from the other finishes offered for this Pro Plus kit. The 14-inch rotor is designed for most 18-inch or larger wheels, so check the Q082P template against your wheel first.
Key features
- Red powder-coated two-piece 6-piston (6P) caliper, manufactured in Phoenix, AZ
- Caliper body CNC machined from US-sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered piston layout intended to reduce uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Slotted, drilled, zinc-plated two-piece rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease
- Rotors come pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
Caring for red powder coating
Powder-coated calipers hold their finish best when kept clean of road salt, brake dust and degreaser residue. Wipe the caliper with mild soap and water and avoid abrasive pads on the coating.
The red finish is cosmetic and does not change how the brakes work, so it is mainly a styling choice. Front brakes show through the wheel opening on a classic truck, so the caliper is often the most visible part. Before any repaint, confirm how the caliper and rotor surfaces will be cleaned, because heat-cured coatings can be damaged by overspray.
- Inspect the coating for chips after the first few drives
- Touch up exposed metal before corrosion starts
- Keep the dust boots and seals intact to protect the pistons
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261584R |
| UPC | 90127853269 |
| Caliper | 6-piston (6P), two-piece, fixed |
| Caliper finish | Red, powder coated |
| Piston material | Stainless steel |
| Rotor | Vented, 2-piece, slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Brake pad | FMSI D0731 |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50/5×5.50 |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Template | Q082P |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 1965–1979 Ford F-100. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering, including whether your truck has QA1 front suspension.
Vehicles outside that F-100 listing, including other Ford F-series generations, are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Spindles are not part of this kit; the design calls for modified stock-height 79-81 GM F-body spindles. Baer can supply spindles separately, or it can modify spindles you send in from QA1. Confirm wheel clearance against the Q082P template, because Baer cannot guarantee fit with every wheel design.
Have a qualified shop handle the brake plumbing and bleed the system after installation.
What’s included
Two-piece rotors pre-assembled with stainless hardware, billet aluminum hubs with bearings and dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: spindles, which must be sourced separately or modified from QA1 spindles.
