Overview
Part 4301618GB, the Grabber Blue Baer Brakes Track4, is a front disc brake system for 2WD Chevrolet and GMC C1500 trucks and SUVs. It fits 1988 to 1998 C1500 trucks, 1992 to 1999 C1500 Suburban and GMC Yukon models, and 1995 to 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The system pairs a four-piston T4 caliper with a 13 inch slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor. Its billet aluminum hubs come with premium bearings, and the kit includes the mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware needed for installation. Baer’s own wording is that the 13 inch Track4 suits most 17 inch or larger wheels.
Key features
- Grabber Blue powder coated T4 caliper with four pistons
- Staggered pistons for more even pad wear
- Stainless pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dust, weather and pressure seals, T compliant
- CNC machined forged or billet aluminum parts made in the US
- Billet dust caps on the assembled hubs
- DOT approved stainless braided hoses
- Popular D0749 pad compatibility
On the trail
Off-road driving puts a different load on the front brakes than highway driving does. Long descents, slow crawling with the brakes partly applied and repeated stops on loose surfaces all generate heat and wear in different places. A caliper that handles that heat well and keeps consistent pad contact helps the driver keep control on steep grades.
Mud, sand and rock debris can get behind the rotor and into the caliper area, so regular cleaning matters. Stones trapped between the rotor and the shield can score the braking surface quickly. After a rough day, look at the pads and rotor surface before the next drive, and check that the wheels still turn freely.
- Clear mud and debris from the caliper area after rough runs
- Check pads for uneven wear after steep descents
- Look for scoring on the rotor surface
- Confirm wheels spin freely after a trail day
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301618GB |
| UPC | 90127935026 |
| Caliper | T4, four-piston, fixed |
| Caliper finish | Grabber Blue powder coat |
| Rotor diameter | 13.0 inch |
| Rotor construction | One-piece, vented, slotted, drilled, zinc plated |
| Rotor thickness | 1.1 |
| Minimum wheel diameter | 17.0 inch |
| Brake pad type | D0749 (FMSI) |
| Brake hose | Stainless braided steel, DOT approved |
| Hubs | Billet aluminum with premium bearings and billet dust caps |
| Lug count | 5 |
| Bolt pattern | 5×5.00 |
| Wheel stud size | M14-1.50 x 47.5mm |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Axle | Front |
| Spindles included | No |
| Spindle type | React 2 Inch Drop Spindles |
| Template | Q117H |
| Grade | Performance |
| Sold as | Kit |
| Country of origin | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Coverage on the manufacturer list is 1988–1998 Chevrolet C1500, 1992–1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, 1995–1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1988–1998 GMC C1500, 1992–1999 GMC C1500 Suburban and 1992–1999 GMC Yukon, all with 2WD drive.
Not covered: four-wheel-drive versions, years beyond the listed ranges such as 2000 and later Tahoe models, and heavy-duty C2500 or C3500 trucks. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Because the React 2 inch drop spindles are not in the box, the spindle setup has to be settled before any wheel is mounted. Use the Q117H template to test clearance on the wheel you plan to run, since Baer cannot guarantee fit with every wheel make.
What’s included
Track4 front kit including the T4 four-piston caliper, 13 inch one-piece rotor, billet aluminum hubs with bearings and dust caps, mounting brackets, stainless braided hoses and hardware.
Not included: React 2 inch drop spindles.
