Long time lurker first time poster

I would imagine it has a much shorter wheelbase, which means more forward mass transfer, which means less brake torque required to lock up the rear wheels.

 

Yes, it does have a shorter wheel base. Super intersting.

I have never felt the the tacos brakes to be insufficient. They are quite good. I was a bit pissed when I was purchasing the truck that " it has drum brakes in 2017" but now that I know the details, i dont mind. I actually like 16 inch wheels more than 17s on the taco.

I also see why the competition can do larger brake packages that allow 4 wheel disc. Alot of these other "trucks" now look like conestoga wagons with 20+ inch factory wheels.
Great information From a true engineer and not from the marketing department.

 

Welcome to Taco World! Thanks for the info on the brakes!