Increased braking performance is always a welcomed addition to late-model Chevy and GM trucks, SUVs, and muscle cars. The factory rotors and pads are sufficient, but regardless of the need, towing, off-roading, or spirited driving at the track, Baer has a better braking solution in the form of the Claw and BIG Claw rotors and pads.
The Claw rotors are a premium, mill-balanced, direct-fit replacement construction with a cross-drilled and slotted friction surface that provides an escape path for the gasses and dust that form between the pad and rotor during braking. The result is reduced brake fade and a more consistent pedal feel. The enhanced vane structure provides superior cooling, and the cross-drilled holes are chamfered to minimize cracking and increase durability. Lastly, the rotors are finished in a zinc plating, which reveals a brilliant finish when seen through spoked wheels.
The Baer BIG Claw performance rotor upgrade is focused on trucks and SUVs. The kit is a simple, bolt-on design that dramatically improves braking performance. It includes a pair of one-piece oversized rotors and caliper relocation brackets that allow the use of the factory calipers. The larger rotor diameter provides for greater heat absorption, and the directionally vaned rotors provide maximum airflow to dissipate heat. Like the Claw rotors, the BIG Claw castings are cross drilled, slotted, and finished with a zinc plating finish.
Baer offers ceramic compound brake pads for both the Claw and BIG Claw kits. These pads provide optimum, long-lasting, and consistent braking power with minimum dust and noise. Most pads include stainless steel supports and anti-rattle hardware. The Baer Claw brake pads are affordable for daily drivers, weekend warriors, and towing applications.
The Baer rotor kits and pads are designed for many front and rear axle applications. Check out Baer for your braking needs.
For the last twenty-five years, Chris has been an automotive college professor. Since 2003, he has taught at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. Chris instructs automotive electrical & electronics, HVAC, and various high-performance classes, which include the usage of a Mustang chassis dyno, flow benches, and various machining equipment. Recently, he had a vintage vehicle upholstery class added to his teaching assignments. Chris owns a ’67 273 Dart, a ’75 Slant-Six Dart, an ’06 5.7L Hemi Police Pursuit Charger, and a ’12 Cummins turbo diesel Ram, and he is a multi-time track champion (drag racing) with his ’69 340 Dart, which he has owned since 1989.
