Overview
Hugger Orange 4301618HO is a Baer Brakes Track4 front brake kit that places a T4 four-piston caliper on a 13 inch rotor for 2WD Chevrolet and GMC C1500 trucks and SUVs. It fits 1988 to 1998 C1500 trucks and 1992 to 1999 Suburban and Yukon models, along with the 1995 to 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Baer manufactures the T4 caliper in Phoenix, Az, and machines its components from US sourced forged or billet aluminum. The kit is meant for trucks running React 2 inch drop spindles, and Baer’s notes say it is designed to fit most 17 inch or larger wheels.
Key features
- Hugger Orange powder coated four-piston T4 caliper
- Staggered pistons designed to reduce uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals, T compliant
- One-piece, slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor
- Billet aluminum hubs packed with Redline synthetic grease
- Stainless braided hoses, DOT approved
- D0749 pad type
Choosing the right setup
Drop spindles change the stance and steering geometry of a truck, so the spindle setup should be settled before the brake hardware is mounted. Ride height, wheel offset and backspacing all decide whether a larger caliper clears the spokes, and they should be checked together rather than one at a time. A wheel that looks fine on the bench can still rub once the suspension is loaded.
Pad choice matters as much as caliper size. Trucks that tow, carry heavy loads or run long grades benefit from pad material suited to sustained heat. Brake line length can also need attention after a suspension change, because the hoses have to reach the caliper without being stretched or pinched through full steering travel.
- Spindle drop and overall ride height
- Wheel offset and backspacing
- Pad compound for the way the truck is driven
- Brake line length after any suspension change
- Master cylinder and fluid capacity
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301618HO |
| UPC | 90127935064 |
| Caliper | T4, four-piston, fixed |
| Caliper finish | Hugger Orange 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
Listed fitment includes 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. The application notes specify 2WD only.
Not covered: 4WD C1500 trucks, years outside the ranges above such as 2000 and later Tahoe models, and C2500 or C3500 trucks that are not in the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The hubs arrive ready to mount, but the React 2 inch drop spindles are not supplied and must be in place first. Use the Q117H template to confirm wheel clearance, since wheel fit cannot be guaranteed for every wheel style or make.
What’s included
Hugger Orange Track4 front kit with 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.
