Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262256FR is an SS4 rear brake kit for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends, with a 2.5 inch axle standoff and a 4×4.25 wheel bolt pattern. Its Fire Red 4-piston S4 caliper works with a 12.0 inch one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor.
Baer uses a backing plate that acts as the caliper mount and also houses a modern one-piece park brake shoe assembly, so the rear brake and park brake share one assembly. Stainless braided hoses come with the kit. The pad type is DR1 or HB100 with FMSI number DR1-C, and the dust and weather seals are T compliant. The 12 inch SS4 suits wheels 16 inch or larger.
Key features
- S4 four-piston caliper, manufactured in Phoenix, Az
- CNC machined from forged or billet aluminum sourced in the US
- Powder coated finish in Fire Red
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons, stainless abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- One-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plate rotor
Before you assemble
A brake kit like this replaces the entire rear stopping system, so measure the axle and confirm the flange and standoff match before removing any stock parts. Mark the orientation of the backing plate and caliper bracket so the reassembly lines up with the rotor and wheel face.
Rear brake kits are often installed alongside new brake lines, a fresh parking brake setup and wheel bearings checked for play. Because the park brake shoe sits inside the backing plate, adjust it only after the cable is routed cleanly and free of kinks or binding.
Track the first few stops after installation. Look for pulling to one side, a soft pedal or a grinding noise, and re-check the caliper bolts and hardware after the first few drives. Fire Red powder coating can chip near the rotor edge, so touch up any scratches promptly to limit corrosion.
- Confirm axle flange and standoff before buying
- Plan for separately sourced park brake cables
- Replace worn wheel bearings during the install
- Re-torque caliper bolts after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262256FR |
| UPC | 90127944295 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Fire Red |
| Rotor outside diameter | 12.0 inch |
| Rotor type | One-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 |
| Axle flange | Ford 8.8 inch |
| Lug count | 4 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 4×4.25 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 inch |
| Pad type | DR1-C (FMSI) |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Template | S113E |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Ford 8.8 inch C-clip axles with a 2.5 inch axle standoff and a 4×4.25 bolt pattern are the fitment points for this kit. Template S113E shows how the rotor and caliper line up with the axle and wheel, so use it before assembly. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Wheel fit depends on the wheel style, and Baer does not guarantee it with every wheel. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Park brake cables are not included with this kit, so they must be sourced separately for the park brake to work. Leave the pre-assembled NAS stainless hardware in place on the rotors. Because brakes are safety critical, check pedal feel and park brake hold before driving.
What’s included
The kit contains the S4 four-piston rear calipers in Fire Red, one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotors with pre-assembled NAS stainless hardware, the Baer backing plate with one-piece park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses.
Not included: Park brake cables.
