Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262256HO is a rear SS4 brake kit for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends with a 2.5 inch axle standoff. Its Hugger Orange 4-piston S4 caliper clamps a 12.0 inch, one-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor, and it is made for 4-lug wheels on a 4×4.25 bolt pattern.
The backing plate is Baer’s own design: it carries the caliper and holds a modern one-piece park brake shoe assembly. Stainless braided hoses are supplied. The kit uses the popular DR1 or HB100 pad type, cross-referenced to DR1-C, with T compliant seals. The 12 inch SS4 fits most 16 inch or larger wheels.
Key features
- 4-piston S4 caliper built in Phoenix, Az
- CNC machined from forged or billet aluminum sourced in the US
- Powder coated caliper body in Hugger Orange
- Hard anodized pistons with stainless abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- One-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plate rotor
Before you buy
A rear disc conversion on an 8.8 axle affects more than stopping power. The hub, bearings and axle flange carry the extra rotor weight and caliper load, so inspect them for wear before installing. Mounting surfaces should be clean, and any hub face runout or bearing play should be corrected first.
Park brake behavior changes once the drum is replaced by a disc with a shoe assembly. Cable routing and adjustment should be checked against the new setup, since a cable that is too short or too long will not hold the vehicle reliably.
- Verify the axle flange and standoff against your vehicle
- Check the wheel clearance with the caliper mounted
- Inspect brake lines for chafing where they run near the axle
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262256HO |
| UPC | 90127944332 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| 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
Use the rear axle with a Ford 8.8 inch flange, C-clip layout, 2.5 inch axle standoff and 4×4.25 bolt pattern as the baseline. Template S113E shows how the caliper and rotor sit against the axle and wheel, so use it before buying.
Wheel fit is not guaranteed for every wheel style, so compare the template to your wheel first. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Park brake cables are not part of this kit, so they need to be obtained separately if you are rebuilding the park brake. The NAS stainless hardware is already on the rotor assembly and should stay in place. Brake components demand careful checks, so bench-test the pedal and park brake before the vehicle leaves the shop.
What’s included
The kit contains the S4 four-piston rear calipers in Hugger Orange, 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.
