Overview
Hugger Orange is the caliper finish on the Baer Brakes 4262258HO, an SS4 Plus rear brake system kit for Ford 8.8 Inch C-Clip rear ends. The kit carries a 2.5 inch axle standoff and a 5×4.50 five-lug bolt pattern, and its four-piston floating S4 caliper clamps a 13 inch two-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor with a billet aluminum hat.
Baer’s backing plate holds the caliper and includes a one-piece park brake shoe assembly, so the rear parking brake is part of the same unit. Rotors are supplied pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware, and DR1-C is the listed FMSI pad number. The listed rotor thickness is 0.81, and the kit is manufactured in the USA.
Key features
- Four-piston S4 caliper with floating action
- Two-piece slotted, drilled, zinc plated rotor with billet aluminum hat
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons and stainless steel abutments
- Noise suppression clips included
- Dual seals for dust, weather and pressure
- Powder coated finish on CNC machined components
- Stainless braided hoses and NAS stainless hardware included
Care and maintenance
Floating calipers rely on free movement of the caliper slides, so clean and lubricate the slide pins at each brake service. Dust and road grime can cause sticking, which leads to uneven pad wear and a pulling sensation. Keep the caliper finish clean with mild soap, because abrasive cleaners can dull powder coated surfaces over time.
Inspect the braided hoses for chafing, bulges or leaks, and replace them if the outer sheath is damaged. Check pad thickness through the caliper window, and look for heat cracking or blue discoloration on the two-piece rotor. Torque lug nuts to the vehicle’s specification after the first few drives.
- Lubricate slide pins at each service
- Check hoses for chafing and bulges
- Inspect rotor faces for heat cracks
- Clean caliper with mild soap and water
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262258HO |
| UPC | 90127944592 |
| Caliper | S4 |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Caliper type | Floating |
| Piston quantity | 4 |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, two-piece |
| Rotor thickness | 0.81 |
| Surface type | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Axle flange | Ford 8.8 Inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Pad FMSI number | DR1-C |
| Brake hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Includes park brake | Yes |
| Includes park brake cables | No |
| Template | S135H |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit is built for Ford 8.8 Inch rear axles with a 2.5 inch axle standoff, which identifies the axle rather than a particular vehicle. Check year, model and trim against your vehicle before buying.
Check your wheel against the S135H template before mounting. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Wheels need to be at least 17.0 inch in diameter to match this kit. The park brake shoe assembly comes in the kit while park brake cables do not, so route the cables before final assembly. Because the caliper floats, a technician familiar with rear disc and parking brake hardware should perform the install.
What’s included
The package covers the S4 caliper, the 13 inch two-piece rotor, the backing plate with park brake shoe assembly, stainless braided hoses, and NAS stainless hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
