Overview
The Baer Brakes Street S4 Disc Brake Pads, part number DR1-C, are a replacement set for S4 calipers in the Street configuration. Each kit supplies four ceramic pads, and Baer Brakes recommends them for daily driving, weekend outings and mild track use. They suit drivers who want steady stopping in light to moderate conditions rather than hard-use racing.
The performance ceramic compound is the same material Baer uses as standard in its Big Brake Kits. The pads give good initial bite when brakes run at low to moderate temperatures, with low noise and low dust. They are not made for extreme use conditions, and they are sold in axle sets rather than as single pads.
Key features
- Performance ceramic compound that gives consistent initial bite at low to moderate temperatures.
- Street pad design for smooth, dependable stopping power with low noise and low dust.
- Built as S4, 4-piston replacement pads for the Street configuration.
- Suited to daily drivers, weekend drivers and mild track use.
- Four pads per set, supplied in axle sets for front and rear.
- Not recommended for extreme use conditions or hard racing.
Pad wear and inspection
Brake pads wear down as the friction material thins, and the backing plate eventually contacts the rotor when little material is left. Checking pad thickness at each tire rotation or service interval helps catch wear early, before it starts scoring the rotor face. Look at both inner and outer pads on each axle, since they do not always wear evenly across a caliper.
Ceramic street pads tend to produce less dust than semi-metallic compounds, which keeps wheels cleaner, but dust buildup can still hide uneven wear. Pulsing pedal feel, squealing, or longer stopping distances after a set has been in service are common signs that pads or rotors need attention. When replacing pads, inspect the caliper slide pins and boots, and clean the mounting surfaces so the new pads sit flat.
- Replace pads and rotors together when either shows heavy wear
- Bed new pads in gently before heavy use
- Keep axle sets matched front to front and rear to rear
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | DR1-C |
| UPC | 844165030850 |
| Series | S4 |
| Caliper type | S4 |
| Brake pad type | Street |
| Friction material | Ceramic |
| Grade | Premium |
| Pads per set | 4 |
| Axle | Front, rear |
| Backing plate color | Black |
| Slotted | No |
| Abutment clips included | No |
| Bolts included | No |
| Mounting hardware included | No |
| Pad shims included | No |
| Pad wear sensor included | No |
| Wear indicator attached | No |
| Brake lubricant included | No |
| Box count | 1 |
| Country of origin | US |
| Emission code | 6 |
Vehicle fitment
No vehicle fitment list is provided for this pad. It is a caliper-specific part for Baer S4 systems, so confirm that your brake system uses an S4 caliper before choosing this set. Both front and rear axle pads are covered by the same product line.
Installation notes
Caliper hardware with 8 pad abutments is sold separately, and noise suppression hardware is available as an add-on. Since the pads arrive without clips, bolts or shims, plan to fit them alongside that hardware, which the set does not supply.
What’s included
Each kit includes four brake pads for an S4 caliper set.
Not included: abutment clips, pad shims, bolts, mounting hardware and the caliper hardware kit with 8 pad abutments, which is sold separately.
