Overview
The Baer Brakes Track4 front brake system, part number 4301618R, is a red T4 four-piston disc brake kit for 2WD Chevrolet and GMC C1500 trucks and SUVs. It fits 1988 to 1998 C1500 trucks and 1992 to 1999 C1500 Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon models, and it is designed for vehicles running React 2 inch drop spindles.
Each kit clamps a fixed T4 caliper over a 13 inch, one-piece slotted, drilled and zinc plated rotor. The calipers are made in Phoenix, Arizona, and the billet aluminum hubs come with premium bearings already packed with Redline synthetic grease, so the front end arrives as a complete assembly. The 13 inch Track4 suits most 17 inch or larger wheels.
Key features
- Four-piston T4 caliper in a powder coated red finish
- Staggered pistons to help minimize uneven pad wear
- Stainless steel pistons, abutments and noise suppression clips
- Dual dust, weather and pressure seals, T compliant
- CNC machined components from US sourced forged or billet aluminum
- Billet aluminum hubs with billet dust caps
- Stainless braided hoses, DOT approved
- Uses the popular D0749 brake pad type
Before you buy
A big-brake upgrade on a light truck changes more than the stopping hardware. Caliper size, rotor diameter and pad compound all affect how the front end behaves, so it helps to match the setup to how the truck is actually driven. Heavier loads, towing and frequent steep descents put more heat into the front brakes than daily commuting does. Pads are usually the first part to be replaced, and a fresh rotor is often fitted alongside them once the old one has worn thin or grooved.
Because the spindles are supplied separately, check steering and suspension geometry once the drop is installed. Wheel offset and tire size both affect clearance around a larger caliper, so test-fit the wheel before the truck goes back on the road. Fresh brake fluid and a close look at the hose fittings during installation are good habits, since braided hoses are only as sound as their connections.
- Pad compound matched to how the truck is driven
- Rotor thickness checked whenever pads are changed
- Wheel clearance test-fit before mounting
- Fresh brake fluid during installation
- Hose fittings inspected for wear and leaks
Specifications
| Brand | Baer Brakes |
|---|---|
| Part number | 4301618R |
| UPC | 90127853948 |
| Caliper | T4, four-piston, fixed |
| Caliper finish | Red 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
Baer’s manufacturer fitment list covers 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 describe 2WD drive only.
Not covered: 4WD C1500 trucks, model years outside the ranges above such as 2000 and later Tahoe or Yukon models, and C2500 or C3500 heavy-duty trucks, which are not in the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The React 2 inch drop spindles are not included, so the vehicle must already have them or they must be sourced separately before the hubs are fitted. Check wheel clearance with the Q117H template before mounting a wheel, since fit cannot be guaranteed for every wheel style or make.
Brake work should be left to someone experienced with disc brake service and with this Track4 caliper and hub setup.
What’s included
Front Track4 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.
