Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262256GB is a rear SS4 brake kit made for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends, with a 2.5 inch axle standoff and 4-lug wheels. It is built around a 4-piston S4 caliper finished in Grabber Blue, which clamps a 12.0 inch one-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor.
Baer’s rear backing plate serves as the caliper mount and holds a modern one-piece park brake shoe assembly. The kit includes stainless braided hoses. The pad type is DR1 or HB100, with the FMSI reference DR1-C, and the dust and weather seals are T compliant. The 12 inch SS4 fits most 16 inch or larger wheels, so run the template fit check before assembly.
Key features
- S4 four-piston caliper manufactured in Phoenix, Az
- Billet or forged aluminum body, CNC machined from US sourced stock
- Powder coated finish in Grabber Blue
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons with stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- One-piece slot, drilled and zinc-plate rotor
How a rear brake kit works
A rear disc brake kit replaces the drum or stock disc assembly at the axle, so the caliper, rotor, pads and mounting hardware all have to match one another and the axle flange. On a Ford 8.8 inch C-clip axle, the backing plate carries the caliper and the park brake shoes, so the whole assembly is set up as a unit rather than as separate parts.
Brake performance depends on how the rotor, pads and caliper work together under heat. Slotted and drilled rotors help shed gas and debris, while the pad compound decides how the system bites when cold and how quickly it fades under repeated stops. Stainless braided hoses keep the fluid line firm under pressure, which helps pedal feel stay consistent.
- Confirm the wheel clearance before you mount the tire.
- Replace pads and rotors together when wear is uneven.
- Check hose fittings for weeping after the first bleed.
- Re-torque the rotor hardware after the first few drives.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262256GB |
| UPC | 90127944318 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| 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
No vehicle years or models are listed. The kit is designed around a Ford 8.8 inch axle flange, a C-clip axle, a 2.5 inch axle standoff and a 4×4.25 bolt pattern. Template S113E is the practical check: set it on the axle and compare it with the wheel you intend to use.
Baer does not guarantee fit with every wheel style, and wheel clearance should be confirmed before purchase. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The park brake shoe assembly is integrated into the backing plate, but park brake cables are not supplied, so cables must be sourced separately. Keep the pre-assembled NAS stainless hardware on the rotors as delivered. Since this is a brake system, verify pedal firmness and park brake function before any driving.
What’s included
The kit contains the S4 four-piston rear calipers in Grabber Blue, one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotors with pre-assembled NAS stainless hardware, the backing plate with one-piece park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses.
Not included: Park brake cables.
