Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262197CY is a Pro Plus rear brake system kit for Ford 9 Inch Torino (late big) bearing housing ends with a 5×5.00 inch wheel bolt pattern. It pairs a 6-piston fixed caliper in Comp Yellow with a 14-inch two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor, and Baer lists its grade as Performance.
The backing plate serves as the caliper mount and holds a one-piece park brake shoe assembly, so parking brake hardware comes in the kit. Rotors arrive pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware, and braided hoses are supplied. The 14 inch Pro Plus suits most wheels 18 inches and larger, but fit with every wheel style is not guaranteed, so check the Q082P template against your wheel before mounting.
Key features
- 6-piston, 6P caliper with staggered pistons to reduce uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals guard against dust, weather and pressure
- Caliper CNC machined from US-sourced forged or billet aluminum, then powder coated
- 2-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Rotors arrive pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- One-piece park brake shoe assembly built into the backing plate
Pad and rotor wear
Rear disc brakes do most of their work through the pads and rotor surface, so wear shows up there first. A fixed caliper with a multi-piston design presses the pads evenly against the rotor each time the pedal is applied. On a rear axle, the rotor also carries heat from the parking brake shoes built into the backing plate, so the two systems should be checked together after any change. Heavier towing or steep descents raise rotor temperatures, so a pad with the right friction rating matters as much as the rotor itself.
When replacing rotors, pads are usually replaced at the same time so the friction surfaces match. Check the rotor for scoring, heat cracks and thickness below the minimum stamped on the casting, and replace it when it falls under that limit. Look for pulsation, pulling to one side, or a soft pedal as signs the old part is worn. Keep the stainless hardware and noise suppression clips in place during service, since they hold the pads steady under load.
- Check pad and rotor condition at every wheel-off service
- Replace pads and rotor as a matched set
- Re-torque the wheel bolts after the first short drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262197CY |
| UPC | 90127951040 |
| Caliper | 6-piston (6P), fixed, dual seals |
| Caliper color | Comp Yellow |
| Caliper manufacturing location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 14.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.15 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 18.0 inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 inch |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing (rear) |
| Brake pad type | FMSI D0731 |
| Template | Q082P |
| Brake hose | DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; cables not included |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit is built for the Ford 9 Inch Torino (late big) bearing axle flange, which is an axle design rather than a specific vehicle, so the rear axle must be matched before ordering.
Installation notes
- Verify wheel clearance with the Q082P template before mounting, because Baer cannot guarantee fit to every wheel style.
- Braided hoses come with the kit; the brake lines need bleeding once they are connected.
- Have a qualified installer check the park brake adjustment after the backing plate is mounted.
What’s included
- 6-piston 6P caliper in Comp Yellow
- 14-inch two-piece rotor with pre-assembled stainless hardware
- Baer backing plate with one-piece park brake shoe assembly
- Braided hoses and hardware
Not included: Park brake cables.
