Overview
Hugger Orange is the finish on the Baer Brakes 4302298HO, an SS4 rear brake kit for rear axles with a GM 10/12 bolt C-clip flange in the small car pattern. A floating S4 four-piston caliper clamps a 12 inch one-piece rotor that is slotted, drilled and zinc plated. The kit fits wheels 16 inch or larger.
A one-piece park brake shoe assembly is housed in Baer’s backing plate, which also serves as the caliper mount. The braided brake hoses supplied with this kit are DOT approved. The caliper is manufactured in Phoenix, AZ, with a powder coated finish.
Key features
- Four-piston S4 caliper with a floating design
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons and stainless steel abutments
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- Zinc plated, slotted and drilled one-piece rotor
- Park brake shoe assembly integrated into the backing plate
- Powder coated finish in Hugger Orange
- Uses the DR1 or HB100 pad types
Care and maintenance
Rear brake hardware sees heat, water and road grime, so routine checks matter more than with most suspension parts. Keep the caliper slides and the backing plate clean and dry. A light coat of suitable brake lubricant on sliding contact points helps the caliper move freely, but keep grease off the pads and rotor face.
Park brake function is worth testing whenever the rear brakes are serviced. A shoe that does not return fully, or a cable that drags, shows up as a weak hold on a slope. Inspect hoses where they pass near suspension links, and check any soft spot in the pedal before the next trip.
- Clean and lubricate the caliper guide pins during service
- Keep brake lubricant off pads and rotor friction faces
- Check the park brake hold on a slope after installation
- Inspect hoses where they pass near suspension parts
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4302298HO |
| UPC | 90127953525 |
| Caliper | S4, four-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Caliper finish | Powder coated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 12.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, one-piece, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.02 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 16.0 inch |
| Axle | Rear |
| Axle flange | GM 10/12 bolt C-clip (small car pattern) |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.75/5×5.00 |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Pad FMSI number | DR1-C |
| Park brake included | Yes |
| Park brake cables included | No |
| Brake hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Template | S113E |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits rear axles with a GM 10/12 bolt C-clip small car pattern flange and a 5×4.75/5×5.00 wheel bolt pattern. Match the vehicle’s year, model and trim to the kit before ordering. Use the S113E template to check clearance against the wheel you plan to run.
The bearing-on-axle version of this kit is a separate flange style and does not cover this axle. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The park brake shoe assembly is built into the backing plate, so it is installed as part of the rear assembly. Park brake cables are not included, so check that the existing cables fit before starting. Qualified technicians should perform the install with the vehicle secured on stands.
What’s included
The kit contains the S4 four-piston caliper, the 12 inch rotor, the backing plate with park brake shoe assembly, and braided brake hoses.
Not included: park brake cables.
