Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262257HO is a rear SS4 Plus disc brake kit for Ford 8.8 inch C-Clip rear ends that use a 2.5 inch axle standoff. Its 4-piston S4 caliper is finished in Hugger Orange and clamps a 13 inch two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor, with the assembly built for 4 lug wheels on a 4×4.25 bolt pattern.
Baer’s backing plate is designed to act as the caliper mount while also housing a modern one-piece park brake shoe assembly, which keeps the parking brake integrated into the rear hardware. This is a complete kit for owners who want matched rear braking components, stainless fasteners and braided hoses in one order.
Key features
- Four-piston S4 caliper manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona, from CNC-machined US-sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Powder coated caliper with a Hugger Orange finish
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons, stainless steel abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual seals rated for dust, weather and pressure
- Two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated rotor on a billet aluminum hat, pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware
- Steel braided, DOT approved brake hoses are included
Care and inspection
Rear disc brakes need routine checks that differ from drum setups. Rotor thickness should be measured with a micrometer and compared against the minimum stamped on the rotor, since a worn rotor can crack or lose braking efficiency. Look at the rotor face for scoring and at the pads for even wear across both sides of the caliper.
Brake hoses and the park brake deserve regular attention too. Flexible lines can chafe where they pass near the axle or frame, and a park brake shoe that drifts out of adjustment will stop holding on a slope. Keep the lug nuts torqued to specification after the first few drives, because wheel movement can loosen the rotor hat over time.
- Check hoses for abrasion at the frame and axle contact points
- Measure rotor thickness against the minimum stamped value
- Inspect park brake shoe adjustment periodically
- Replace brake fluid on a regular schedule
- Re-torque lug nuts after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262257HO |
| UPC | 90127944202 |
| Caliper | S4, 4-piston, floating |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| 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
The kit is not confirmed for a particular year, make, model or trim. Its design centers on a Ford 8.8 inch axle flange with a C-Clip rear end and a 2.5 inch axle standoff, and it requires at least a 17 inch wheel. Compare your axle and wheel against those values before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Rear ends that are not Ford 8.8 inch C-Clip types with a 2.5 inch standoff are not what this kit is built for.
Installation notes
Stainless braided hoses and hardware come with the kit, and the rotors are delivered pre-assembled, so the hydraulic components are supplied together. Park brake cables are excluded, so confirm your existing cable routing works with the one-piece shoe. Place the S135H template against the wheel before mounting, since Baer does not guarantee every wheel style will clear. Brake work is safety-critical, so have a qualified technician install and check the system.
What’s included
Baer S4 4-piston rear calipers in Hugger Orange, two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc-plated 13 inch rotors on 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.
