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When scouring this year’s SEMA Show [2] for the coolest of the cool and what’s new in the automotive aftermarket, it’s no surprise that we came across Baer Brake Systems [3] who, as always, have some more cool tricks up their sleeves. Baer is no stranger to performance braking solutions and has been a major player in the game since inception, well over four decades ago.
Having a solid background in racing performance, Baer Brakes has had a foothold in solid innovation, proudly made in the USA. Innovative solutions combined with the best road and race technology available is a solid motto that the crew at Baer lives day in and day out.
[4]This year’s new product releases included a host of new applications for:
- Jeep JK: 2007-2015
- C7 Corvette
- Ford Raptor: 2012-2013
- Ford Mustang 1987-1993 – Drag Brake System
Front Road Systems are vehicle specific and features vary by application. Front systems include stainless braided brake hoses, fittings, and high-grade hardware. In applications where hubs are supplied, they’re pre-built with SKF or Timken bearings and races, studs and are packed with Redline synthetic grease for ease of installation. Spindle systems come completely pre-assembled on modified spindles ready to hang on the vehicle.
Rear 4- or 6-piston systems also vary by application but include billet aluminum backing plates which mount Baer’s unique 1-piece park brake assembly inside the rotor hat. These systems also include stainless hoses, fittings, and high-grade hardware.
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As needed, Baer’s patent pending VeriSlide self centering caliper brackets provide a proper engineered solution to mount opposed piston calipers on “C-clip” rearends. Baer is proud to manufacture all 4- and 6-piston calipers in-house with US sourced materials, proudly “Made In The USA.”
Another new innovation coming through the Baer camp is the new race-inspired R-Spec Rotor. Baer’s R-Spec Rotors features a proprietary casting done to their exacting specifications from a foundry in Europe. This project has been in development for the past two years and the goal was to build a purpose-built race rotor that was lighter, yet offer a substantial improvement in rotor life. The R-Spec rotors will be available as an upgrade to any of the current Extreme+ brake systems, as well as the Baer Tracker Floater rearend conversion.
For more information on these or any other braking innovations, check out the Baer Brake website [3], and follow along for updates on Baer’s Facebook [6] page. Stay tuned!
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