Overview
The Baer Brakes Track4 front brake system, part number 4261291GB, is a 13 inch front disc kit for 1970 to 1974 Ford and Mercury cars with drum brake spindles. A Grabber Blue T4 four-piston caliper clamps onto a one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor. Listed vehicles include the Ford Falcon, Torino, Maverick, Mustang and Fairlane and the Mercury Comet, Cougar, Cyclone and Montego.
Grabber Blue is the caliper finish, and Baer applies it with a powder coat over its CNC machined T4 body, which the company makes in Phoenix, Arizona. The kit is meant for owners who want front disc stopping on a car that still runs the drum-era spindle. Billet hubs arrive assembled with premium bearings packed in Redline synthetic grease, and the kit adds billet dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Key features
- Four-piston T4 caliper in Grabber Blue powder coat
- Stainless pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Staggered piston layout to minimize uneven pad wear
- Dual seals rated for dust, weather and pressure
- Billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings
- Billet dust caps
- Vented 13 inch rotor, slotted, drilled and zinc plated
On the road and off
Disc brakes handle repeated stops better than drums when a car is driven hard or loaded, but a conversion only works as well as the parts around it. Tires, brake fluid and the pedal system all shape how the front brakes feel on the road. Off road, mud and water can reach the caliper and rotor, so a quick look after washing or a creek crossing is a good habit.
Regular inspection catches problems early. Look for uneven pad wear, grooves or heat cracks on the rotor, and fluid that is dark or low. A pulsing pedal or a pull to one side after braking often means the rotor needs attention or a caliper is sticking. Keeping fluid fresh on a regular schedule helps the system work as intended.
- Rinse mud and grit from the caliper after trail use
- Check pads for even wear on both sides
- Watch for pulsing, pulling or a soft pedal
- Replace brake fluid on a set schedule
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4261291GB |
| UPC | 90127903643 |
| Caliper | T4, four-piston, fixed |
| Caliper color | Grabber Blue |
| Caliper piston quantity | 4 |
| Rotor outside diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor type | 1-piece, vented |
| Rotor surface | Slotted, drilled and zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.1 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Brake pad FMSI number | D0749 |
| Hose material | Steel braided |
| Brake hose DOT approved | Yes |
| Lug count | 5 lug |
| Wheel bolt pattern | 5×4.50 |
| Wheel stud size | 1/2-20 x 2.25 inch |
| Axle | Front |
| Template | Q082H |
| Grade | Performance |
| Emission code | 6 |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Fitment notes | With OE drum brake spindles |
Vehicle fitment
The kit fits these vehicles, all with drum brake spindles: 1970 Ford Fairlane, 1970 Ford Falcon, 1970–1974 Ford Maverick, 1970–1973 Ford Mustang, 1970–1971 Ford Torino, 1971–1974 Mercury Comet, 1970–1973 Mercury Cougar, 1970 Mercury Cyclone and 1970–1971 Mercury Montego.
Cars that left the factory with disc spindles fall outside this kit, as do model years not in the listed ranges. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm the front spindles on your car are the drum brake type before buying. Baer suggests checking Template Q082H against the wheel you intend to run, since the company cannot guarantee wheel fit and the kit targets 17 inch or larger wheels.
Brake installation affects stopping ability, so use a qualified shop for the install and bleed unless you have done disc conversions before.
What’s included
The kit covers the T4 caliper and 13 inch rotor system for the front axle, billet aluminum hubs with premium bearings and Redline synthetic grease, billet dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
