Overview
The Baer Brakes 4301579GB is a front Pro Plus brake kit with a Grabber Blue 6P caliper, intended for 1988–1998 Chevrolet and GMC C1500 2WD trucks and the 1992–1999 C1500 Suburban and GMC Yukon. The package is a full front brake upgrade: calipers, a 14-inch two-piece rotor, billet hubs, brackets and braided hoses.
The caliper is a fixed six-piston design. Its stainless pistons and noise suppression clips are set in staggered positions, a layout Baer describes as minimizing uneven pad wear. The kit runs D0731 pads and is rated for wheels of 18 inches or larger.
Key features
- Grabber Blue powder-coated 6-piston 6P fixed caliper
- Staggered pistons to minimize uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual dust/weather and pressure seals
- 14-inch two-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc-plated vented rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings and billet dust caps
- Stainless braided hoses and mounting hardware included
Caliper care and corrosion
Calipers sit close to the road and collect salt, mud and water, which makes corrosion the main long-term concern. A powder-coated finish protects the metal, but stone strikes and wire-brush cleaning can chip it. Rinse the calipers after off-road use in wet or salty conditions, and avoid high-pressure spray directly at the seals.
Pistons should slide freely in their bores. If one feels sticky when the pad is pressed back, or the pad wears faster on one side, the piston or its seal may need service. Keep the boots and dust seals clean, and use brake-safe lubricant only where the service procedure calls for it.
- Rinse calipers after mud and salt exposure
- Inspect the finish for chips that expose bare metal
- Look for fluid seepage around piston seals
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301579GB |
| UPC | 90127934722 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | 6P, 6-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Rotor | 14.0 inch vented, 2-piece |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Hub | Billet aluminum |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Wheel stud size | M14-1.50 x 47.5mm |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Axle | Front |
| Spindles included | No |
| Fitment notes | w/React 2 Inch Drop Spindles |
| Template | Q117P |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Listed fitment covers the 1988–1998 Chevrolet C1500, 1992–1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, 1995–1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1988–1998 GMC C1500, 1992–1999 GMC C1500 Suburban and 1992–1999 GMC Yukon, with 2WD drive.
Four-wheel-drive versions of these trucks and SUVs are not part of this fitment. Vehicles from outside the listed year ranges are also not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Plan on the React 2 Inch Drop Spindles being present, since they are not supplied with the kit. The rotors are pre-assembled with stainless hardware, so the hub assemblies arrive ready to mount. Check wheel clearance against the 14-inch rotor and six-piston caliper with the Q117P template before buying wheels. Because this is a braking system, have it installed and bled by a qualified technician.
What’s included
The kit contains the Grabber Blue 6P calipers, 14-inch two-piece rotors with billet aluminum hats, billet aluminum hubs with bearings and dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: React 2 Inch Drop Spindles and wheels.
