Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262236FR is a Fire Red SS4 rear brake kit with an S4 4-piston caliper and a 12.0 inch slotted, drilled rotor, designed for the Ford 9 inch Torino (late big) bearing housing ends. It comes as a kit.
Inside the backing plate, Baer built a modern 1-piece park brake shoe assembly, and the same plate carries the caliper. Stainless braided hoses are included. The system takes the popular DR1 or HB100 pad type (FMSI DR1-C) and uses dual seals against dust, weather and pressure. The minimum wheel diameter is 16.0 Inch, and the 12 inch SS4 suits most wheels of 16 inch or larger.
Key features
- S4 2-piece, 4-piston caliper in Fire Red, manufactured in Phoenix, AZ
- Caliper body CNC machined from US sourced forged or billet aluminum with a powder coated finish
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons with stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals guarding against dust, weather and pressure
- Vented 12.0 inch rotor, 1-piece, slotted, drilled and zinc plated
- Park brake shoe assembly housed in the backing plate
- Braided hoses included
Fluid and hose maintenance
Brake fluid is the quiet wear item in any hydraulic system. It absorbs moisture from the air through hoses and seals, and that moisture lowers its boiling point, which is what makes a firm pedal fade on a long descent. Replacing the fluid on a regular schedule, and bleeding the rear circuit after any caliper or hose work, keeps the caliper responding predictably.
Braided hoses last longer than rubber lines, but they still need inspection. Look for chafing where they pass near the axle or springs, bulging under pressure and fitting seepage. Replace a hose that shows any of those signs rather than waiting for a leak to appear on the trail.
- Replace fluid on your vehicle’s service schedule
- Bleed the rear circuit after hose or caliper work
- Inspect braided hoses for chafing and bulging
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262236FR |
| UPC | 90127950548 |
| Caliper | S4, 2-piece, 4-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Caliper piston quantity | 4 |
| Rotor outside diameter | 12.0 Inch |
| Rotor type | 1-Piece, vented, slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 Inch |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50/5×4.75 |
| Lug count | 5 Lug |
| Axle | Rear, Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing flange |
| Pad type | DR1 or HB100, FMSI DR1-C |
| Template | S113E |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Format | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
No vehicle years, makes or models are attached to this kit. Its application is set by the rear Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing axle flange, which is the only fitment detail given.
Front axles and other rear flanges fall outside this kit’s stated application. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Run the S113E template against your wheel first, since Baer does not guarantee fit into every wheel style. Park brake cables are not supplied with the kit, so the parking brake cable setup is a separate job. Because brakes are safety-critical, have a qualified installer fit and test the system.
What’s included
The kit includes the S4 caliper in Fire Red, the 12.0 inch rotor, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and braided hoses.
Not included: park brake cables.
