Overview
The Baer Brakes 4301579B Pro Plus is a front brake system kit in Black for 1988-1998 Chevrolet and GMC C1500 2WD trucks, plus 1992-1999 C1500 Suburban and SUV models. It also covers the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 1992-1999 GMC Yukon. Its 6-piston fixed caliper clamps a 14 inch, 2-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor.
The kit is intended for trucks equipped with React 2 Inch Drop Spindles, which are not supplied with it. Baer designed the 14 inch Pro Plus to fit most wheels 18 inch or larger, and advises comparing any wheel of choice with template Q117P.
Key features
- 2-piece, 6-piston, 6P caliper made in Phoenix, AZ
- CNC machined components from US-sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Powder coated finish
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons designed to limit uneven pad wear
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease, plus billet dust caps
Heat and pad selection
Front brakes on a lifted or heavier truck work harder than stock, especially on long downhill grades or repeated stops. Pad compound affects how much heat the rotor absorbs and how quickly the pedal fades. Match the pad material to how the truck is actually driven, whether that means street use, towing or steady trail driving.
Rotors and pads wear together. A new pad bedded onto a grooved or heat-scarred rotor will not seat well, so inspect both during installation. Bed the new pads with a series of moderate stops before loading the truck. Look for uneven wear across the rotor face as an early sign of a problem. Keep brake fluid fresh, since old fluid absorbs moisture and lowers its boiling point over time.
- Choose pad compound for your driving
- Bed in new pads with moderate stops
- Replace brake fluid on a regular schedule
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301579B |
| UPC | 90127853740 |
| Caliper | 6P, 6-piston fixed |
| Caliper color | Black |
| Rotor diameter | 14.0 inch, vented front |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5 x 5.00 inch |
| Wheel stud size | M14-1.50 x 47.5mm |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Spindle type | React 2 Inch Drop Spindles |
| Spindles included | No |
| Template | Q117P |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Axle | Front |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer list covers 1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500 and GMC C1500, 1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban and GMC C1500 Suburban, 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 1992-1999 GMC Yukon.
Later C1500 pickups from 1999 onward and 1960-1987 C10 trucks are not on the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Because the React 2 Inch Drop Spindles are not included, verify the spindles on the truck before the brake kit is fitted. The hubs come with bearings already assembled and greased, and the rotors arrive pre-assembled with stainless hardware. Check clearance against your wheels with template Q117P. Bleed the brake system and test the pedal before driving on public roads.
What’s included
The package contains the 6-piston front brake assemblies, 14 inch 2-piece rotors, billet aluminum hubs with bearings and dust caps, all mounting brackets, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: React 2 Inch Drop Spindles.
