Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262236MG is a Monster Green SS4 rear brake kit with an S4 4-piston caliper and a 12.0 inch, 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor, built for the Ford 9 inch Torino (late big) bearing housing ends. It comes as a kit.
Baer’s backing plate serves as the caliper mount and houses a modern 1-piece park brake shoe assembly. Stainless braided hoses are included. The system uses the popular DR1 or HB100 pad type (FMSI DR1-C), and its dust and weather seals are T compliant. The minimum wheel diameter is 16.0 Inch, and the 12 inch SS4 suits most 16 inch or larger wheels.
Key features
- S4 2-piece, 4-piston caliper in Monster Green, 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 for 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
Caliper upkeep on trail rigs
A rear caliper on a trail vehicle takes in mud, grit and water, so the dust and weather seals do most of the protecting. Keep the caliper body and the area around the piston clean after washing or wheeling, and watch for fluid seepage at the bleeder and banjo connections. A caliper that drags will run hot and wear pads quickly, so note any heat smell or wheel that stays warm after a short drive.
Fluid is the other long-term factor. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point, so flushing on the schedule in your vehicle’s service information keeps the system firm under repeated stops. When you touch up the Monster Green finish, use a paint rated for brake heat and keep it off the friction surfaces.
- Flush and bleed fluid on your vehicle’s service schedule
- Keep dust boots and seal areas free of grit
- Check bleeder screws for seepage after wheeling
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262236MG |
| UPC | 90127950609 |
| Caliper | S4, 2-piece, 4-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Monster Green |
| 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
The application is set by the rear axle flange, Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing, so the kit targets that bearing housing style rather than a specific vehicle. Fit depends on the flange, so confirm the year, model and trim of your vehicle before buying.
This kit does not cover front axles or other rear axle flanges. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The S113E template lets you compare the kit with your wheel before installation, since wheel styles vary. The park brake shoe assembly is housed in the backing plate, and park brake cables are not part of the kit, so plan the parking brake cable routing separately. Brake work affects stopping, so have a qualified installer fit and test the system.
What’s included
The kit includes the S4 caliper in Monster Green, the 12.0 inch rotor, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and braided hoses.
Not included: park brake cables.
