Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262186FR is a Pro Plus rear disc brake kit for Ford 9 inch early big bearing rear ends. The 6-piston 6P caliper is finished in Fire Red and mounts to a 13 inch two-piece rotor with a 5×5.00 bolt pattern.
Baer’s backing plate holds the caliper and houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly, so the park brake comes with the kit. Staggered pistons are meant to limit uneven pad wear, and dual seals protect against dust, weather and pressure. Fitment details appear in the section below.
Key features
- Six-piston 6P caliper with stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered pistons to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- 13.0 inch vented two-piece rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor surface
- Powder coated finish; CNC machined from US-sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Steel braided brake hoses, DOT approved
Things to consider
Pad choice has a large effect on how the rear brakes feel. Street driving, towing and trail use each put different heat and load into the pads, so choose a compound suited to the way the truck is driven. Stick with pads that match the FMSI number the kit is built around, and avoid mixing different compounds on the same axle.
Bedding in new pads is a short but important step. Make several moderate stops from low speed before any hard braking, which lets a transfer layer form on the rotor. Once the brakes settle in, a consistent pedal feel is a good sign the setup is working as intended.
- Replace pads in axle pairs
- Avoid hard stops until pads are bedded
- Check pedal firmness after the first drive
- Keep the rotor faces free of oil and grease
- Inspect the pads if squealing starts
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262186FR |
| UPC | 90127949610 |
| Caliper | 6P, six-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, 2-piece |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.1 |
| Min wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Lug count and bolt pattern | 5 lug, 5×5.00 |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Early Big Bearing |
| Pad FMSI number | D0731 |
| Template | Q082H |
| Park brake | Included, one-piece shoe assembly |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Grade | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit is made for Ford 9 inch early big bearing rear axle housing ends, so confirm the axle flange type before purchase. Compare template Q082H against the wheel you plan to run.
Before ordering, verify that the axle flange and wheel requirements suit your truck.
Installation notes
The rotor arrives with NAS high grade stainless hardware already installed. Wheels should be 17 inch or larger to suit the 13 inch Pro Plus, so verify clearance against template Q082H first. Rear brake work should be left to a technician with disc brake experience.
What’s included
This kit contains the Fire Red 6P caliper on the Baer backing plate, the 13.0 inch two-piece rotor with stainless hardware, the one-piece park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with their hardware.
Not included: Park brake cables.
