Baer Brakes locked up

[Rjames18]

Does anyone else have problems with the Baer SS4+ front brakes locking up on them?
Driver side one is almost impossible to spin. Can damn near hang on the tire and it'll barely spin. Granted I'm roughly 160lbs.
I know this isn't the first case. I just want to see if anyone has found a fix for this.
I've messaged Baer the problem but we'll see if I get any response.

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[lxh89]

I'm running the Baer drag brakes - no such issues. Curious, do you brake spool your turbos while driving down the freeway for roll racing? I can imagine the heat that would generate could warp the aluminum calipers causing something like this. These brakes are designed to be light, not endure a lot of braking or heat.

If you aren't brake spooling it, i'd remove the calipers to see if the brake pads are hung up and not releasing.

Tony

 

[Cobra Jet]

Have you tried bleeding that caliper or entire system again?

How’s the brake hose going to that side?

 

[kcc0521]

I heard that the issue was related to the torque specs for the caliper bolts. BAER revised the specs to a lower number in the later kits. I would give them a call and see what they will do. Mine have been on the front for about a year and so far they seem good.

 

[Rjames18]

I heard that the issue was related to the torque specs for the caliper bolts. BAER revised the specs to a lower number in the later kits. I would give them a call and see what they will do. Mine have been on the front for about a year and so far they seem good.

I forgot to update.

I actually contacted them. They sent me a brand new pair of their 2.0's after sending my set back. I covered shipping for both.
Really nice people to talk to. One of the best customer services I've dealt with as for aftermarket parts company!

 

[kcc0521]

did you send the rotors and calipers?

 

[Rjames18]

did you send the rotors and calipers?

Yes sir

 

[Cobra Jet]

What was the issue, just defective calipers, or was there something that others should be aware of if they run into a similar problem?

 

[Rjames18]

What was the issue, just defective calipers, or was there something that others should be aware of if they run into a similar problem?

I think it is a problem with the torque specs. Or atleast that is what I've been told from others with this issue. They lowered the torque specs on the caliper bolts to I believe 90lbs now. Before people were saying something about them being 150lbs. My numbers could be off as I can't remember 100% what I was told.

 

[gcadorette13]

I'm a little late to this party, but I just ordered the Hawks pads from Steeda that's suppose to reduce the drag a lot. I'll take it easy on the torque too and see if the combination of those fixes it.

 

[hoss_s550]

I'm a little late to this party, but I just ordered the Hawks pads from Steeda that's suppose to reduce the drag a lot. I'll take it easy on the torque too and see if the combination of those fixes it.

Do you have the part number sir? P need to find them and seem not to be able too.

 

[hoss_s550]

I'm a little late to this party, but I just ordered the Hawks pads from Steeda that's suppose to reduce the drag a lot. I'll take it easy on the torque too and see if the combination of those fixes it.

im wondering if they will work with my 2.0 ss4 brakes i have.

 

[gcadorette13]

Do you have the part number sir? P need to find them and seem not to be able too.

Here's a link.
https://www.steeda.com/hawk-hb540w-490-baer-drag-race-dtc-30-brake-pads

 

[gcadorette13]

im wondering if they will work with my 2.0 ss4 brakes i have.

I think they "should" The 2.0's mainly fixed the cracking rotor problems that people were having but don't quote me on that. I believe the calipers are identical.

 

[hoss_s550]

I think they "should" The 2.0's mainly fixed the cracking rotor problems that people were having but don't quote me on that. I believe the calipers are identical.

your the man. Im gonna order right now. I appreciate the feed back

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