Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262260HO is a Hugger Orange SS4 Plus kit for the early big bearing housing ends found on Ford 9 inch rear axles. A 4-piston S4 caliper clamps a 13 inch, two-piece slotted and drilled rotor, and the kit is designed for 5 lug wheels on a 5×4.50/5×4.75 bolt pattern.
The backing plate holds the caliper and houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly, so the parking brake sits within the rear brake package. Braided hoses and hardware come with the kit, and the rotors arrive pre-assembled. The 13 inch SS4 Plus is intended for wheels 17 inch or larger.
Key features
- Four-piston S4 caliper in a two-piece body, made in Phoenix, Arizona
- Body machined from US sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Hugger Orange powder coated finish
- Aluminum pistons are hard anodized; abutments are stainless steel
- Noise suppression clips and dual dust, weather and pressure seals
- Slotted, drilled, zinc-plated two-piece rotor with billet aluminum hat
- One-piece park brake shoe assembly housed in the backing plate
Wheel and clearance checks
Wheel fit is the first question with a larger rotor. The rotor and caliper occupy space inside the wheel, so the inside of the barrel and the spoke pattern both need to clear the assembly at full lock and full suspension travel. A check of the diameter alone is not enough; hold the template against the wheel and turn the steering to look for contact.
A parking brake housed in the backing plate means the hand brake shoes sit close to the service hardware. Service on one side is easier when the other side is already set, so keep the two sides matched in adjustment. Lubricate the caliper slide points where the design calls for it, and keep grease off the pads and rotor face.
- Use the template against the inside of the wheel before mounting
- Check clearance at full steering lock
- Keep both sides matched in pad and shoe adjustment
- Choose only wheels that meet the minimum diameter
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262260HO |
| UPC | 90127949009 |
| Format | Kit |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Caliper | SS4, 4-piston, fixed |
| Rotor diameter (rear) | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 2-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 0.81 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50/5×4.75 |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 inch early big bearing |
| Pad FMSI number | DR1-C |
| Park brake | Included (one-piece shoe assembly); cables not included |
| Brake hose | DOT approved, braided |
| Template | S135H |
| Grade | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
It mounts to a Ford 9 inch early big bearing axle flange with 5 lug, 5×4.50/5×4.75 wheels. Confirm those on your rear axle before purchase.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Lay the S135H template against the wheel to check clearance before mounting the 13 inch rotor; the minimum wheel diameter listed is 17.0 inch. The park brake shoes sit in the backing plate, so plan the parking brake setup alongside the service brakes.
What’s included
Included: the S4 caliper, 13 inch two-piece rotor assembly, backing plate with park brake shoe assembly, braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
