Muscle Car Baer Brakes - Super Chevy Magazine

After removing the center cap and lugs, off came the cotter pin, castle nut and washer. Then, this pristine '67 El Camino could say goodbye to its OE drums forever.

After removing the center cap and lugs, off came the cotter pin, castle nut and washer. Th

Back in the musclecar heyday, the only choice we had for braking systems was direct-replacement OEM (or nothing). There really were no trick rotors, cool calipers, or metallic performance pads to choose from. Now, you can deep-six that old-school brake package and replace it with the Serious Street Baer Claw System.

To the restification crowd, this will likely be embraced with unbridled enthusiasm, as it offers the best of both worlds. You'll be able to retain your OE Rally wheels, or period-perfect 15-inch diameter aftermarket wheels, and still get that sought-after Baer Claw stopping power. So, if your First-Generation Chevelle, Camaro, or other First-Gen A- or F-body is due for a brake tune-up, this package will fit the bill. It offers a direct bolt-on to either drum or disc brake spindles, as well. One part number covers all '64-72 A-Bodies and '67-69 F-bodies. Though not shown here, "Rod and Drag" packages are available to upgrade your rear brakes, and also fit behind the same types of wheels.

In our opinion, Baer is paying attention to its customers. Some of the most popular products in the enthusiast marketplace have been developed as a direct result of public demand. The old saying is true: "Build it and they will come."

Disassembly goes quickly, as the only pieces being retained are the spindles.
Work smarter (not harder), and remove the old system as an assembly. It will make them much easier to sell at the next swap meet, as opposed to a box full of loose springs, adjusters, wheel cylinders, and shoe retaining pins.
Work smarter (not harder), and remove the old system as an assembly. It will make them muc
Serious Street Systems come with 11-inch diameter, "Eradispeed" rotors that are directionally ventilated with curved vanes. Rotor surfaces are reverse-slotted, cross-drilled, and zinc coated. Hubs are pre-assembled with Timken bearings and races, packed in Redline synthetic grease, and protected by National grease seals. PBR high performance, two-piston calipers are fitted with high metallic pads, just like the OE systems on ZR1 Corvettes. The necessary brackets, braided steel, Teflon-lined hoses, master cylinder, and hardware are also supplied.
Serious Street Systems come with 11-inch diameter, "Eradispeed" rotors that are directiona

It's not a bad idea to replace your old rubber brake hoses, and fortunately, Baer includes these Teflon-lined, braided-steel hoses in the kit. Not only do they look better, they're safer in the long run.
It's not a bad idea to replace your old rubber brake hoses, and fortunately, Baer includes
The caliper mounting bracket bolts on next. They're CNC-machined for a precision fit.
The rotor and hub assembly slides right on, and thanks to the pre-packed bearings, it's a no-mess deal.
The rotor and hub assembly slides right on, and thanks to the pre-packed bearings, it's a

Bolt the caliper to the mounting bracket, and attach the new brake line.
One down, one to go.
To quote an old TV commercial, "Why ask why?"

Your old master cylinder is swapped next, as it doesn't produce the pressure and fluid supply necessary for the new Baer Serious Street System.
Your old master cylinder is swapped next, as it doesn't produce the pressure and fluid sup
Bench bleeding the master cylinder will make it easier to manually bleed the system when everything's buttoned up.
Bench bleeding the master cylinder will make it easier to manually bleed the system when e
Once the master cylinder is bolted in place, you'll need to top off your fluid level in the front and rear reservoir.
Once the master cylinder is bolted in place, you'll need to top off your fluid level in th

Be thorough when you bleed the brakes, making sure every last bit of air is out of the system.
Be thorough when you bleed the brakes, making sure every last bit of air is out of the sys
You can even see that familiar Baer logo through the small windows in GM's ever-popular Rally wheels. Now, you'll have old-school muscle with new-school stopping power.
You can even see that familiar Baer logo through the small windows in GM's ever-popular Ra