Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262239HO Pro Plus is a rear disc brake kit for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends, pairing a 6-piston caliper in Hugger Orange with a 14 inch two-piece rotor. Baer also builds a modern one-piece park brake shoe assembly into the backing plate that carries the caliper.
Target buyers are those with a 5×4.50 bolt pattern on a Ford 8.8 axle that has a 2.5 inch axle standoff. Baer’s stated wheel guidance is 18 inch or larger wheels for this 14 inch rotor, and the company asks owners to verify wheel fit against the Q082P template because wheel designs differ widely.
Key features
- Six-piston 6P caliper using staggered pistons to reduce uneven pad wear
- All stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Aluminum parts machined on CNC equipment from US-sourced forged or billet stock
- Powder coated finish with dual seals against dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Pre-assembled NAS high grade stainless hardware on the rotors
- Steel braided hoses with hardware included
Things to check
Ford 8.8 rear ends are common on older trucks and SUVs, and many owners upgrade the rear brakes when they add larger tires or spend more time at low speed on steep ground. Disc brakes shed heat faster than drums, which helps on long descents, but they still need clean pads and undamaged hoses to work well.
Steel braided hoses flex with suspension travel, so route them away from the springs, control arms and exhaust. Check them for chafing, bulges and seepage each time the wheels come off. Pads should be replaced in sets, and the rotor surface should stay flat so pad contact stays even.
- Route hoses clear of moving suspension parts
- Check pad wear on both sides
- Bleed the system after any hose change
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262239HO |
| UPC | 90127944462 |
| Caliper | 6P, six pistons, floating |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| 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
The kit is built for Ford 8.8 inch rear axle flanges on C-clip housings with a 2.5 inch axle standoff and 5×4.50 wheel patterns. Confirm the axle match on your application before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. The 14 inch rotor and 18.0 inch minimum wheel diameter are specific to this Pro Plus configuration.
Installation notes
Compare the Q082P template with your wheels before mounting, since the Pro Plus fits 18 inch or larger wheels. The stainless hardware comes pre-assembled on the rotors, so keep the rotor and hat together. Support the axle on stands and avoid letting the caliper rest on the steel braided hose.
What’s included
The kit includes the 6P caliper, the 14 inch two-piece rotor, pre-assembled stainless hardware, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
