Overview
The Baer Brakes 4262262HO is an SS4 Plus rear brake kit in Hugger Orange. It combines a 13.0 inch vented rotor with a four-piston S4 caliper and is built for the Ford 9 inch early big bearing rear end with a 5×5.00 wheel bolt pattern.
Everything in the system comes as one set, including the backing plate that serves as the caliper mount and houses a one-piece park brake shoe assembly. Braided hoses and hardware are part of the package. The grade type is Performance.
Key features
- Four-piston S4 caliper CNC machined from US sourced forged or billet aluminum.
- Hard anodized aluminum pistons paired with stainless steel abutments.
- Dual seals rated for dust, weather and pressure.
- Two-piece, slotted, drilled and zinc-plated rotor with a billet aluminum hat.
- Powder coated Hugger Orange caliper finish.
- Noise suppression clips included with the caliper.
- Caliper manufactured in Phoenix, AZ.
Park brake and caliper care
The park brake in this kit uses a one-piece shoe assembly housed in the backing plate. Because it shares space with the service brake hardware, keep the backing plate clean and free of packed mud. Inspect the shoe lining for glazing or contamination when the wheel is off, and replace shoes that are thin or oily.
Powder coated calipers look best when cleaned gently. Rinse off mud after wet or off-road runs and use mild soap with a soft brush. Avoid harsh solvents and abrasive pads, which can dull or lift the finish. Check the piston dust seals whenever the caliper is serviced, since debris behind a seal can cause uneven pad wear.
- Clean mud from the backing plate after trail use
- Inspect park brake shoe lining for oil or glazing
- Use a soft brush and mild soap on the caliper
- Check dust seals during caliper service
- Keep cables routed away from heat and moving parts
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4262262HO |
| UPC | 90127949795 |
| Caliper | S4, four-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Hugger Orange |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | Vented, 2-piece |
| Rotor thickness | 0.81 |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Pad type | DR1-C (FMSI DR1-C) |
| Hardware | NAS high grade stainless |
| Axle | Rear |
| Axle flange | Ford 9 Inch Early Big Bearing |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Lug count | 5 Lug |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Brake hose | Braided, DOT approved |
| Park brake | Included; park brake cables not included |
| Template | S135H |
| Grade type | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
The kit is built for the Ford 9 inch early big bearing axle flange and a 5×5.00 wheel bolt pattern, so match these to your rear end.
Wheel fit is not guaranteed across every wheel style, so the S135H template is the recommended check.
Make sure your rear axle matches the early big bearing flange described here. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Park brake cables aren’t part of this kit, so they need to be sourced for the parking brake. Hold the S135H template against your wheel before fitting the rotors to confirm clearance. The rotor assemblies are pre-assembled with stainless hardware.
Brake work on a rear axle should be handled by someone experienced with caliper and park brake adjustment before the vehicle is driven again.
What’s included
The kit includes the Hugger Orange S4 caliper, two-piece rotors pre-assembled with stainless hardware, the backing plate with its park brake shoe assembly, and braided hoses with hardware.
Not included: park brake cables.
