Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262239GB Pro Plus is a rear disc brake kit for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends. It uses a 6-piston caliper finished in Grabber Blue and a 14 inch two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor, and the backing plate houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly.
This kit suits owners running a 5×4.50 wheel pattern on a Ford 8.8 axle with a 2.5 inch axle standoff. The 14 inch Pro Plus is intended for wheels of 18 inch or larger, and because wheel styles differ, use the Q082P template to check clearance before installing.
Key features
- Staggered pistons on the 6P caliper, which Baer says minimizes uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Components CNC machined from forged or billet aluminum sourced in the US, produced in Phoenix, Arizona
- Powder coated finish; dual seals guard against dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece rotor with slotted, drilled and zinc plated surface and billet aluminum hat
- NAS high grade stainless hardware comes pre-assembled on the rotors
- Stainless braided hoses and hardware included
Caliper pistons and pad wear
A six-piston caliper spreads clamping force across more of the pad, which is why multi-piston designs are common on larger rotors. Pad selection matters as much as the caliper: the pad must suit the rotor diameter, the braking load and the way the vehicle is driven. Keep pads matched to the rotor face and bed them in gently after installation so the surface transfers material evenly. Avoid hard stops during the first few miles, and wipe away any grease that reaches the rotor.
Larger rotors and heavier calipers add unsprung weight, which matters on an axle that already sees high loads. Stainless pistons and abutments resist corrosion in wet or salty conditions, but the pad slides still need periodic cleaning and light lubrication. Inspect the caliper bracket, backing plate bolts and brake hoses at each service interval, and replace any hose that shows cracking or bulging.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262239GB |
| UPC | 90127944448 |
| Caliper | 6P, six pistons, floating |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Piston quantity | 6 |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated, billet aluminum hat |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Axle flange | Ford 8.8 inch |
| Axle standoff | 2.5 inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Grade | Performance |
| Template | Q082P |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It is matched to Ford 8.8 inch axle flanges, a C-clip rear end with a 2.5 inch axle standoff and a 5×4.50 wheel pattern. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering, and confirm your axle matches these points.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Wheel clearance depends on the wheel design, so compare it with the Q082P template.
Installation notes
Use the Q082P template against your intended wheel, since this Pro Plus is for wheels of 18 inch or larger with an 18.0 inch minimum diameter. The stainless hardware comes pre-assembled on the rotors. Support the axle on stands and keep the caliper off the steel braided hose while working.
What’s included
The kit includes the 6P caliper, the 14 inch two-piece rotor with billet aluminum hat, pre-assembled hardware, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
