Overview
The Baer Brakes 4261647S brings a silver S4 integral hub front disc system to 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury cars that use drum spindles. The 11.29 inch 1-piece integral hub rotor is slotted, drilled and zinc plated, and a four-piston S4TL caliper clamps it.
The rotor has bearing races installed at delivery, and the kit includes stainless braided hoses and mounting hardware. The minimum wheel diameter for this version is 15.0 inch. The fit covers the Mustang through 1973, the Maverick through 1974 and the Comet from 1971 to 1974, among others.
Key features
- Silver S4TL four-piston caliper
- 11.29 inch 1-piece integral hub rotor, vented
- Slotted, drilled and zinc-plated friction surface
- Rotor thickness of 0.94 inch
- Bearing races installed in the rotor at delivery of the kit
- New dust caps included
- Template ST168B for wheel checks
Wear and bearing checks
An integral hub rotor carries the bearing surfaces with it, so wear on the rotor and wear on the bearings are linked. When a bearing feels rough, runs warm or allows play at the wheel, inspect the rotor surface and the bearing condition together rather than replacing one part in isolation.
Wheel bearings should be repacked or replaced on a regular service schedule, and grease should be kept clean. Dust caps protect the bearing area from road grit, so check that the seal is intact each time the wheel comes off. A rotor with deep scoring or a lip at the outer edge should be measured before it goes back into service.
- Feel for play or roughness at the wheel
- Check dust caps for damage at each service
- Measure rotor thickness when scoring appears
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261647S |
| UPC | 90127974315 |
| Caliper | S4TL, 4-piston, fixed, top-load |
| Caliper color | Silver |
| Rotor outside diameter | 11.29 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 0.94 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece integral hub, 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 | ST168B |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Axle | Front |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The vehicles below, each with drum brakes at the spindle, are covered: 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 1974 Mustang and 1974 Cougar are outside the fit, and the Falcon and Fairlane fit for 1970 only. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The integral hub design means the bearing races are already installed in the rotor, so only the bearings and caps need attention during assembly. Use template ST168B to check wheel clearance against the 11.29 inch rotor. Have a qualified technician perform the installation, because brake components affect stopping performance.
What’s included
The kit contains the silver S4TL caliper, the 11.29 inch integral hub rotor with bearing races installed, premium bearings packed with Redline synthetic grease, new dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
