Overview
Hugger Orange is the caliper color on the Baer Brakes 4262236HO, a rear SS4 disc brake system for Ford 9 inch housing ends with the Torino (late big) bearing. A four-piston S4 caliper works with a 12 inch slotted, drilled rotor with zinc plating, on a 5×4.50/5×4.75 inch wheel bolt pattern.
Inside the backing plate sits a park brake shoe assembly, in addition to the caliper mount. Braided hoses are part of the package. Since wheel styles vary, Baer will not promise fit on every one and advises checking the S113E template against the wheel you plan to use. The rotor suits most wheels 16 inch and up.
Key features
- S4 caliper: four pistons in a two-piece body, built in Phoenix, Az
- Aluminum body CNC machined from US-sourced forged or billet stock
- Powder coated Hugger Orange finish
- Hard anodized pistons, stainless abutments, noise suppression clips
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- 12 inch one-piece rotor, slotted, drilled and zinc-plated
- Backing plate also houses the park brake shoe assembly
- DR1 or HB100 pad options
Off-road brake exposure
Rear brakes on an off-road vehicle see more than pavement ever gives them. Mud packs into the backing plate, water crossings chill hot rotors and grit works into the caliper slides, so periodic cleaning and a look at the pad surfaces after each outing pay off. Slotted and drilled rotor faces help clear some debris and gas, but they do not stop wear from grit, so keep an eye on pad wear.
The braided hoses should be inspected at the same time, since they flex with suspension travel and can rub against a spring or axle tube. Route them away from sharp edges and check their fittings after any rear work. A soft pedal or pulling to one side after a water crossing is worth investigating before the next trip.
- Rinse mud from the backing plate after each outing
- Inspect hoses for rubbing and bulging
- Check pad surfaces for glazing or deep grooves
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262236HO |
| UPC | 90127950586 |
| Caliper | S4, four pistons, fixed type |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor outside diameter (rear) | 12.0 inch |
| Rotor outside diameter (front) | 12.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, one-piece, slotted and drilled |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Axle | Rear |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50/5×4.75 |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 inch |
| Pad FMSI number | DR1-C |
| Park brake shoe assembly | Included |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Brake hose | Braided, DOT approved |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade | Performance |
| Template | S113E |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The stated fit is the Ford 9 inch Torino (late big) bearing housing flange, and that flange must match your rear housing exactly. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Small bearing Ford 8 and 9 inch housings use a different flange and are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Because the park brake shoe assembly lives in the backing plate, the parking brake is set up during the rear install. Use the S113E template to check wheel clearance before fitting. Brake work is safety critical, so a qualified technician should inspect the finished installation.
What’s included
The kit includes the four-piston S4 caliper, the 12 inch rotor, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and braided hoses.
Not included: park brake cables.
