Overview
The Baer Brakes Pro Plus 4301368FR is a 14-inch front disc brake kit in Fire Red, built around a fixed 6-piston caliper. It fits 1978–1988 GM G-Body cars and 1982–2003 Chevrolet S10 and GMC S15 pickups, including the S10 and S15 Blazer and Jimmy models.
Baer manufactures the caliper in Phoenix, Arizona, and uses stainless steel pistons inside it. Each billet aluminum hub comes with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease and billet dust caps, and the spindles are pre-assembled. Stainless braided hoses, mounting brackets and hardware are included, and the kit is designed to fit wheels 18 inches or larger.
Key features
- Fixed 6-piston (6P) caliper with a powder coated Fire Red finish
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual dust/weather and pressure seals
- Two-piece, slotted, drilled and zinc-plated 14-inch rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Caliper body CNC machined from US-sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Billet hubs with premium bearings and Redline synthetic grease
- Steel braided, DOT-approved hoses with stainless hardware
Pad wear and pedal feel
A front disc kit changes how the brakes feel at the pedal, so the pads, rotor and caliper should be matched as a set. Pad wear depends on how the vehicle is driven. Heavier loads and frequent stops wear pads faster, and a soft or pulsing pedal can point to rotor runout or uneven pad material. Check pad thickness at each brake service and look at the rotor surface for scoring or heat cracks.
On a lifted or off-road truck, the brakes also face more heat from long descents and extra weight from larger tires. Keep the wheel bearings and hub grease in good condition, since the hub assembly carries the rotor. Re-torque the lug nuts after the first few drives on a new kit, and check the brake hoses for chafing against the frame or suspension. Bed in new pads with several moderate stops before any hard braking.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301368FR |
| UPC | 90127919095 |
| Kit type | Kit |
| Axle | Front |
| Caliper | 6-piston (6P), fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.75 |
| Wheel stud size | M12-1.50 x 51.5mm |
| Spindles | Stock height, included |
| Template | Q082P |
| Grade | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
This kit fits the following vehicles:
- 1978–1988 Buick Regal
- 1978–1987 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1978–1983 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1978–1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1982–2003 Chevrolet S10
- 1983–1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer
- 1982–1990 GMC S15
- 1983–1991 GMC S15 Jimmy
- 1978–1981 and 1985–1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1978–1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- 1978–1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
The kit covers 2WD pickups and Blazer/Jimmy models only, so 4WD trucks are not included. Blazer models run 1983–1994 and Jimmy models 1983–1991. Later model years of these cars do not fit. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Baer cannot guarantee fit with every wheel style, so lay the Q082P template against your intended wheel before mounting. Minimum wheel diameter is 18.0 inch. Support the vehicle securely on stands before working on the front brakes.
What’s included
Front disc brake kit with the 6-piston caliper system, two-piece rotors pre-assembled with stainless hardware, billet aluminum hubs with bearings and dust caps, stock height spindles, mounting brackets, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: wheels and tires.
