Overview
The Baer Brakes 4302533MG is an SS4 Plus rear brake kit finished in Monster Green, built for GM C1500 2WD trucks from 1988 through 1998 and C1500 Suburban SUVs from 1992 through 1999. A 4-piston S4 caliper clamps a 13-inch 2-piece vented rotor, and the kit is designed for trucks with an OE C-clip (Bih) rear end and 10-inch rear drums.
The backing plate carries the caliper and houses a 1-piece park brake shoe assembly. Stainless braided hoses and hardware come with the kit, and the rotors are pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware. The kit is graded Performance.
Key features
- Monster Green caliper finish, powder coated
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons, stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals for protection against dust, weather and pressure
- Vented, slotted, drilled and zinc-plated 2-piece rotor with a billet aluminum hat
- Rotor thickness listed at 0.81
- Steel braided hoses with DOT approval
- Graded as Performance by the manufacturer
- Designed for 17-inch or larger wheels
On the road and off
Monster Green is a finish choice, and the caliper’s job stays the same: clamping a vented rotor under pressure. Off-road use puts extra heat and debris into the rear brakes, so mud and sand should be rinsed from the caliper after deep water crossings. Check the rubber boots and seals on a regular schedule, since dust and water are the main reasons for early wear.
Steel braided lines hold their shape better than rubber under pressure, which helps pedal firmness. Hoses should still be inspected where they pass near the frame or suspension for chafing. Pads and rotors wear at different rates depending on how the truck is driven, so a visual check every few oil changes is a sensible habit.
- Rinse the caliper after water and mud exposure
- Inspect hose routing near the frame
- Check dust boots and seals on a schedule
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4302533MG |
| UPC | 90127934005 |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Monster Green |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor thickness | 0.81 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Pad type (FMSI) | DR1-C |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Template | S135H |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500, the 1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, the 1988-1998 GMC C1500, the 1992-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban and the 1992-1999 GMC Yukon.
Only 2WD vehicles are covered here, and 4WD trucks are not included in the stated application. Trucks with a different rear end or non-10-inch drums fall outside the fitment. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Use the S135H template to check that the chosen wheels clear the 13-inch rotor and S4 caliper, since the minimum listed wheel diameter is 17.0 inch. Because the rotors arrive pre-assembled, the stainless hardware should be left in place. Brake work carries real risk, so a qualified technician should bleed the system and confirm the park brake works before the truck returns to road use.
What’s included
Included: the Monster Green S4 caliper, the 2-piece rear rotors with stainless hardware, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and stainless braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
