Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262241MG is a rear SS4 brake system kit for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends with a 2.5 inch axle standoff. It uses a 4-piston S4 caliper in Monster Green on a 12.0 inch, 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor, with a 5×4.50 wheel bolt pattern and 5 lugs.
Baer’s backing plate mounts the caliper and houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly. The S4 caliper is CNC machined from forged or billet aluminum and manufactured in Phoenix, Az. The 12 inch SS4 fits most 16 inch or larger wheels, but fit to every wheel cannot be guaranteed, so check the S113E template against your chosen wheel before installation.
Key features
- 4-piston S4 caliper with hard anodized aluminum pistons, stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals covering dust, weather and pressure
- Powder coated caliper finish in Monster Green
- 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor
- DR1-C pad type identified by FMSI number
- Stainless braided hoses included
- Park brake shoe assembly integrated into the backing plate
Trail and street use
Rear disc brakes handle mud, water and heat differently than drum setups, and a kit like this one is usually chosen for consistent pedal feel on paved roads and for recovering from wet trail crossings. The caliper’s sealed design helps keep dirt and moisture away from the pistons, but the pads and rotor still collect debris and need periodic cleaning after hard off-road use.
Inspect the braided hoses for chafing where they pass near suspension links or the frame, and look for seepage at each fitting. Because the park brake is part of the backing plate, check it after the first drives too. Cables that match your park brake setup should be routed clear of heat sources and moving parts.
- Clean caliper and rotor surfaces after deep water or mud crossings
- Look for hose chafing and fluid weeping at the fittings
- Recheck park brake function after the first few drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262241MG |
| UPC | 90127944752 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Monster Green |
| Rotor outside diameter | 12.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor construction | Vented |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 |
| Pad FMSI number | DR1-C |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Axle | Rear, Ford 8.8 Inch flange, C-clip |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 inch |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Template | S113E |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It is made for Ford 8.8 inch C-clip rear ends with a 2.5 inch axle standoff, a 5×4.50 bolt pattern and a 16.0 inch minimum wheel diameter. Verify that your vehicle’s year, model and trim match before ordering.
Rear axles with a different flange, standoff or bolt pattern fall outside these specifications. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
- Compare the S113E template with the wheel before mounting the caliper, since Baer cannot promise fit for every wheel style.
- Park brake cables are not part of this kit, so plan on cables that suit your park brake setup.
- Leave the rotor’s stainless hardware in place until the rotor is mounted.
- Brake work is safest in the hands of someone trained in brake systems.
What’s included
- S4 4-piston caliper in Monster Green
- 12.0 inch 1-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor
- Stainless braided hoses and hardware
- 1-piece park brake shoe assembly in the backing plate
Not included: Park brake cables.
