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Two different types of 2014 Tacoma brake pads?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gmann, Apr 11, 2021.

  1. Apr 11, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    Gmann

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    Priced out 2014 quad cab 4X4 Tacoma brake pads at the local Toyota dealership, and he told me he had to have the Vin# because there were 2 different stock brake pads. Would this be because of a towing package?
    Thanks in advance .
     
  2. Apr 11, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    If I remember correctly, one is non-metallic the other is semi-metallic.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    So the semi-metalic would be a heavier duty pad for the tow package?
     
  4. Apr 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    They are my preference that is what I use. The oe semi-metallic.
     
  5. Apr 12, 2021 at 12:56 AM
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    He just didn’t know which thing meant what.

    There are 5-lug and 6-lugs pads.

    Jeff
     

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