Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262257GB is an SS4 Plus rear disc brake kit made for Ford 8.8 inch C-Clip rear ends with a 2.5 inch axle standoff. A 4-piston S4 caliper finished in Grabber Blue clamps a 13 inch two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor, and the kit is set up for 4 lug wheels on a 4×4.25 bolt pattern.
The backing plate doubles as the caliper mount and as the housing for a modern one-piece park brake shoe, so the parking brake is incorporated into the rear assembly. It suits anyone assembling a rear brake upgrade who wants the calipers, rotors, hoses and hardware matched from one source.
Key features
- Four-piston S4 caliper cast from CNC-machined forged or billet aluminum, manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona
- Powder coated Grabber Blue caliper finish
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons paired with stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor with billet aluminum hat and NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Steel braided hoses, DOT approved, are included
Park brake considerations
On a rear disc setup the parking brake works through a shoe housed in the backing plate, so its performance depends on cable condition, routing and adjustment as much as on the shoe itself. Cables that are too long, too short or routed near exhaust heat can leave the lever feeling loose or cause the brake to drag. Check the lever travel and the equalizer after any change to the rear assembly.
Parking brake wear is gradual, so it is easy to miss. Test the brake on a modest slope in a safe area at regular intervals, and adjust it if the vehicle rolls. Cable replacement is a common related job when the rear brake work is done, since old cables may stretch or corrode alongside the new hardware.
- Cable length and anchor points
- Shoe adjustment after pad replacement
- Lever travel and equalizer condition
- Routing away from exhaust heat
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262257GB |
| UPC | 90127944189 |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Rotor diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Two-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 0.81 |
| Rotor hat | Billet aluminum |
| Pad type | DR1-C (FMSI) |
| Axle flange | Ford 8.8 inch |
| Axle standoff | 2.5 inch |
| Lug count | 4 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 4×4.25 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Hose material | Steel braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included, one-piece shoe assembly in backing plate |
| Park brake cables | Not included |
| Template | S135H |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
This kit is not matched to a specific year, make, model or trim. It fits a Ford 8.8 inch flange on a C-Clip rear end with a 2.5 inch axle standoff and calls for a wheel of at least 17.0 inch minimum diameter. Make sure the year, model and trim suit your vehicle before placing the order.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Axles outside the Ford 8.8 inch C-Clip family with a 2.5 inch standoff are not covered.
Installation notes
The rotors arrive pre-assembled and the braided hoses and stainless hardware are supplied, so the hydraulic side is covered by the kit. Park brake cables are not included, so verify the cable setup that will work with the one-piece shoe before assembly. Use the S135H template against the wheel before mounting, because Baer cannot promise fit with every wheel style. Brake work is safety-critical, so have a qualified technician handle the installation and test it.
What’s included
Baer S4 4-piston rear calipers in Grabber Blue, two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated 13 inch rotors with billet aluminum hats, NAS stainless hardware, stainless braided brake hoses, and the backing plate with its one-piece park brake shoe assembly.
Not included: Park brake cables.
