Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261654FR is a front S4 disc brake kit in Fire Red for 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury cars that use drum-brake spindles, built around a 4-piston S4TL caliper and an 11 inch slotted, drilled rotor. The kit comes as one complete package with billet aluminum hubs, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Baer designed the 11 inch SS4 on the same approach as its larger systems, sized here for 15 inch wheels. The top-load caliper is intended for quick, simple pad changes, and the dust and weather seals are part of the caliper design. The listed applications cover the Ford Mustang, Fairlane, Falcon, Maverick and Torino and the Mercury Comet, Cougar, Cyclone and Montego.
Key features
- Fire Red S4TL 4-piston caliper with a top-load design
- 11 inch 1-piece vented rotor, slotted, drilled and zinc plated
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons with stainless steel abutments
- Noise suppression clips and dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease
- Stainless braided hoses, mounting brackets and hardware included
Pad and rotor wear
Brake pads and rotors wear together, so inspect both at the same interval. Pads should be replaced when the friction material approaches its wear indicator or metal backing. A rotor that shows deep grooves, heat cracks or uneven thickness across its face needs attention before new pads are fitted, because a worn surface can reduce braking consistency.
On a drum-to-disc conversion the pad material and rotor surface matter more than on a stock drum car. Mixing aggressive pads with a rotor designed for gentler use can cause noise or faster wear. Check torque on the caliper mounting bolts after the first few drives, and recheck the wheel studs once the wheels have been removed and reinstalled.
- Look for scoring, heat cracks or a pulsing pedal
- Check pad thickness at each tire rotation
- Re-torque caliper bolts after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261654FR |
| UPC | 90127974681 |
| Caliper | S4TL, 4-piston, fixed, top-load |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter | 11.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 15.0 inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Brake pad FMSI number | 6070012 |
| Template | ST125A |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Axle | Front |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits these vehicles, all with drum brakes at the spindle: 1970 Ford Fairlane, 1970 Ford Falcon, 1970-1974 Ford Maverick, 1970-1973 Ford Mustang, 1970-1971 Ford Torino, 1971-1974 Mercury Comet, 1970-1973 Mercury Cougar, 1970 Mercury Cyclone and 1970-1971 Mercury Montego.
The list does not include the 1974 Ford Mustang, the 1972 and later Ford Torino, the 1971 and later Ford Falcon or the 1971 Ford Fairlane, and it does not cover the 1974 Mercury Cougar. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
This kit is designed for cars with original drum brake spindles, so confirm your spindles before ordering. Fit to every wheel style cannot be guaranteed, so use the ST125A template against the wheel you plan to run. The billet hubs come assembled with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease. Brake work affects stopping performance, so have the installation checked by a qualified technician.
What’s included
The kit includes the Fire Red S4TL four-piston caliper, the 11 inch 1-piece rotor, billet aluminum hubs assembled with premium bearings, billet aluminum dust caps, all mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
