Overview
Baer’s SS4 Plus in Fire Red, part number 4261379FR, is a front disc brake kit for 1970 and 1971 Ford Torino and Mercury Montego cars, along with the other Ford and Mercury applications on Baer’s list. It pairs a four-piston S4 caliper with an 11.0-inch two-piece rotor that is slotted, drilled and zinc plated.
The kit is built on the design of Baer’s larger systems but sized for wheels of 15 inches or more. Owners get billet aluminum hubs, premium bearings packed with Redline synthetic grease, and billet dust caps. The rotors come with NAS high grade stainless hardware already installed.
Key features
- Fire Red powder-coated four-piston S4 caliper
- Slotted, drilled, zinc-plated two-piece rotor with 1.02-inch thickness
- Stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips with the pistons
- Dust and weather seals plus pressure seals
- Billet hubs and billet dust caps
- Steel braided hoses approved to DOT standards
Why owners convert drums
Drum brakes work well for light use, but they heat up quickly under repeated stops and can fade on long descents. Disc brakes shed heat more readily, which is one reason many classic Ford and Mercury owners choose a front disc upgrade for traffic or hill driving.
A conversion changes the front end, so plan the job as a whole. Check the spindle type, the wheel fit and the brake fluid before the parts go on. Keep the original drum hardware if you may return the car to its factory setup later, since those parts are not part of this kit.
- Plan wheel fit before buying tires
- Budget for brake fluid and bleeding tools
- Store original drum parts if restoring the car later
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261379FR |
| UPC | 90127903896 |
| Kit type | Complete kit |
| Axle position | Front |
| Caliper | S4, four-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter | 11.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, two-piece |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 inch |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and 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 pad type | DR1 or HB100 (FMSI DR1) |
| Hose material | Steel braided |
| Brake hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Template | S162A |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Fitment notes | With OE drum brake spindles |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Baer’s list for this kit, each entry with drum brake spindles, is:
- 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
- 1970–1971 Mercury Montego
Vehicles outside Baer’s list include any Torino from 1972 on, any Montego from 1972 on, and any Falcon or Fairlane from 1971 on. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Mounting requires cars with original drum spindles, so verify that before fitting. The S162A template is Baer’s reference for checking wheel clearance, and the 15.0-inch minimum wheel diameter applies. Given the braking load, a shop familiar with disc conversions should bleed and test the system before road use.
What’s included
Mounting brackets, steel braided hoses and all hardware. Billet hubs with bearings and dust caps. Rotors with NAS stainless hardware pre-assembled. The S4 caliper.
Not included: Wheels.
