Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262264HO is an SS4 rear brake kit in Hugger Orange, made for rear ends with Ford 9 Inch Torino (Late Big) bearing housing ends and a 5×5.00 wheel bolt pattern. It combines an S4 four-piston caliper with a 12.0 inch vented, one-piece rotor that is slotted, drilled and zinc plated.
The caliper mounts to a single backing plate that also houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly. Stainless braided hoses come with the kit. The 12 inch SS4 suits wheels 16 inch or larger, and the minimum wheel diameter is 16.0 inch. Wheel designs differ enough that fit cannot be assured for every wheel, so compare the template with the wheel you plan to run.
Key features
- S4 four-piston caliper manufactured in Phoenix, Az
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons, stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- One-piece 12.0 inch slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor
- CNC machined from US sourced forged or billet aluminum with a powder coated finish
- Steel braided brake hose, DOT approved
- Integrated one-piece park brake shoe assembly
Things to check
Rear brake upgrades touch several parts at once, so it helps to think in terms of the whole assembly. The rotor, caliper, pads and backing plate work together, and the wheel must clear the caliper and rotor with room to spare. A fit problem in one area often shows up as a rub, a pulsing pedal or a noise that appears only under load.
Park brake design is the part many buyers overlook. When the shoe lives inside the backing plate, the cable run to the lever decides how cleanly the brake releases. Old cables that have stretched or rusted can drag, so inspect them whenever the rear is opened up, even if they are reused.
Routine care is straightforward. Look at pad thickness and rotor surface during service, watch for hairline heat cracks, and clean grit out of the slots. Check the braided sleeves for chafing, and change the fluid on a regular schedule because moisture reduces its boiling point.
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262264HO |
| UPC | 90127951521 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Caliper | S4, four-piston, fixed type |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor outside diameter | 12.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, one-piece |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Pad type | DR1-C (FMSI number) |
| Lug count | 5 Lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 inch |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing |
| Brake hose | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Template | S113E |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It is meant for rear ends with Ford 9 Inch Torino/Late Big Bearing axle flanges and a 5×5.00 bolt pattern.
Installation notes
Use the S113E template against the wheel you plan to run, since the minimum wheel diameter is 16.0 inch and wheel clearance varies. Park brake cables are not included, so plan that cable setup separately. Have brake work done by a qualified installer.
What’s included
The kit contains the S4 calipers, the 12.0 inch rotors, the backing plate with its one-piece park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses.
Not included: park brake cables.
