Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261647HO is a front S4 disc brake system finished in Hugger Orange, sized for 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury cars that run drum brake spindles at the front. At its center is a 4-piston S4TL caliper squeezing an 11.29 inch vented rotor.
Sized for 15 inch wheels, the 11 inch SS4 carries the engineering of the larger Baer systems. It fits the Ford Mustang, Fairlane, Falcon, Maverick and Torino and the Mercury Comet, Cougar, Cyclone and Montego, with years covered in the section below. The caliper is manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona.
Key features
- Top-loaded 4-piston S4TL caliper that makes pad swaps quick and straightforward
- Anodized aluminum pistons riding on stainless abutments, with noise suppression clips
- Dual seal design sealing against dust, weather and pressure
- Powder coated housing machined from forged or billet aluminum sourced in the United States
- 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated integral hub rotor
- Bearing races installed at the factory, premium bearings packed with Redline synthetic grease, new dust caps
- Brackets, braided hoses and hardware all included
Pad and rotor care
Brake pads are the wear item in any disc system, and pad compound has a big effect on noise, dust and stopping feel. Choose a compound that suits how the car is driven, whether that is mostly street use, towing or trail runs. New pads usually need a gradual bed-in before they reach full friction, so avoid hard stops during the first drives.
Slotted and drilled rotors help clear gas and debris from the pad surface, but the holes and slots also give dust and moisture more places to collect. Rinse mud off after wet trail outings and check the rotor face for cracks or deep grooving whenever the pads are changed. Replace a rotor that has worn below its minimum thickness or shows heat cracks.
Keep caliper pins and boots lubricated so the pads move freely.
- Pad compound matched to your driving
- Rotor face checked at every pad change
- Caliper slide pins cleaned and lubricated
- Braided hoses inspected for chafing
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261647HO |
| UPC | 90127974285 |
| Caliper | S4TL, 4-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor outside diameter | 11.29 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, 1-piece integral hub |
| Rotor thickness | 0.94 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 15.0 inch |
| Hose type | Braided, DOT approved |
| Disc brake pad FMSI number | 6070012 |
| Template | ST168B |
| Axle | Front |
| Grade | Performance |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Listed fitment for this kit, which requires OE drum brake spindles, covers the 1970 Ford Fairlane and Falcon, 1970 to 1974 Ford Maverick, 1970 to 1973 Ford Mustang, 1970 to 1971 Ford Torino, 1971 to 1974 Mercury Comet, 1970 to 1973 Mercury Cougar, 1970 Mercury Cyclone and 1970 to 1971 Mercury Montego.
The Torino and Montego entries stop at 1971 and the Mustang and Cougar entries stop at 1973, so later model years are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Spindle compatibility comes first: the system is tied to OE drum brake spindles, so confirm yours before ordering. Check wheel clearance against Baer’s ST168B template, since Baer cannot guarantee fit across every wheel design. A qualified technician should perform the install.
What’s included
Your box holds the Hugger Orange S4TL caliper, the 11.29 inch 1-piece integral hub rotor with bearing races and premium bearings, brackets, braided hoses, dust caps and hardware.
Not included: wheels, which need to clear the 15.0 inch minimum wheel diameter.
