{"id":31417,"date":"2023-05-05T12:35:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T19:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/?p=31417"},"modified":"2023-05-22T10:22:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:22:07","slug":"great-braking-matters-toyota-tacoma-big-brake-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/great-braking-matters-toyota-tacoma-big-brake-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Braking Matters: Toyota Tacoma\u00a0Big Brake Kit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"R1 Concepts Toyota Tacoma Big Brake Kit!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hCTnsyh9PxQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Toyota <span id=\"urn:enhancement-c4efed60-9cf3-4103-ae1c-a822329ee052\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> is a pickup truck that\u2019s been in continuous production since the 1995 model year. It was originally a compact pickup, although it has been classified as a midsize pickup since 2005. The <span id=\"urn:enhancement-f0e8a22c-fe0f-46fd-b5c5-a8367385283e\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> is currently in its third generation, which has been in production since 2015. The stock version of the 2021 <span id=\"urn:enhancement-405dd4e3-bd84-438c-981a-d1baf9c26434\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> is <span id=\"urn:enhancement-03bd6992-de41-479d-97c3-2bca671994a2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-road<\/span> capable, but enthusiasts often add aftermarket <span id=\"urn:enhancement-c646ee95-cc6e-4e09-bf01-cabee7980cc8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-road<\/span> equipment like <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e98a6880-9829-4088-8aa6-e5faf8e6b342\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/heavy\">heavy<\/span>-duty suspension, larger tires and built-in camping gear. Improved <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1b45cce7-ca37-4d37-a8e6-520ce10bc8c6\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> systems are also essential for taking a <span id=\"urn:enhancement-b56f7700-2730-4771-84d9-4c3e41c53c2c\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> on an <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e0a2dd32-d24e-409e-b3fa-a9c5fcd8822e\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-road<\/span> adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-overview\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The third-generation <span id=\"urn:enhancement-0eed74ad-ad57-4d48-b800-5d97aa1415e8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> is available in six trims, including the TRD <span id=\"urn:enhancement-5628bb97-4f86-43b4-a408-e993be0fe2d2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">Off-Road<\/span>, which features a terrain select mode that allows you to customize the vehicle\u2019s <span id=\"urn:enhancement-53cbf3c2-7e7c-454b-b361-0fb64e8072fa\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/driving\">driving<\/span> characteristics for specific terrain like mud, loose rock and sand. It also has a Crawl mode for rough terrain, in which the driver steers the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-b39bb803-1a1b-4985-a453-16bba61b4318\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/vehicle\">vehicle<\/span> while it automatically manages acceleration and <span id=\"urn:enhancement-5107b4d4-d35c-4c09-ae88-c7c906572621\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span>. Additional features of the TRD <span id=\"urn:enhancement-571b1728-f745-4dfe-bf64-b73b045efcbb\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">Off-Road<\/span> trim include an easy-lowering tailgate and blind-spot monitoring system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The last significant change for the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-ea2c426d-a81a-467b-baf7-d08d23c8cbd8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> was in 2020, when it received an updated suspension, rear axle and rear differential that will improve ride comfort while still keeping this model <span id=\"urn:enhancement-80a9b000-7b37-499d-ba4f-fde522ab7e31\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-road<\/span> capable. The suspension height and ground clearance is now the same for the 2WD and <span id=\"urn:enhancement-7ab324f8-81ba-4801-be17-ae09645fedd7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/4wd\">4WD<\/span> versions of the 2021 <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1981f5b6-a82e-4456-b7df-b00328a47eb0\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span>. The most recent facelift for the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-aea9080f-394e-4c63-bd1e-96dc0f05adca\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> also includes a <span id=\"urn:enhancement-675a95fc-a29d-420c-9c33-6f1343482458\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/power\">power<\/span>-adjustable driver\u2019s seat and panoramic monitor for the Limited Double Cab configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/search?yr=2021&amp;ma=52&amp;mo=174&amp;op=&amp;a=3&amp;ds=6&amp;parentCatId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/media\/r1concepts\/images\/blog\/2023\/great-braking-matters-toyota-tacoma-1.jpg\" alt=\"2020 Toyota Tacoma\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-aftermarket-off-road-equipment\">Aftermarket Off-road Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span id=\"urn:local-annotation-691705\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading-enthusiasts-often-focus-on-adding-more-power-while-neglecting-stopping-power-higher-suspension-and-larger-tires-are-great-upgrades-for-climbing-steep-hills-but-youll-need-bette-31839\">Off-roading enthusiasts often focus on adding more power, while neglecting stopping power. Higher suspension and larger tires are great upgrades for climbing steep hills, but you\u2019ll need better brakes to come back down. Brake components to consider upgrading for off-roading include pads, rotors and calipers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-pads\">Pads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-388be578-cedd-4c59-b68c-2dcde0d31bf7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">Brake<\/span> pads are contact surfaces made of some high-<span id=\"urn:enhancement-28924c07-323f-445d-a517-b0738297a8e2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/friction\">friction<\/span> material backed by a steel plate. They\u2019re one of the least expensive ways to add some stopping <span id=\"urn:enhancement-9f9dffa5-b5fc-40a9-b694-e15f0a7f2cd1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/power\">power<\/span>. Ceramic pads can add up to 20 percent more <span id=\"urn:enhancement-ee79ae33-af0f-4b03-b3ba-0ab30a08b382\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> force for a <span id=\"urn:enhancement-d5c8d127-71b8-4104-a16d-997766ac8499\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> compared to OEM pads, along with better fading resistance. Other materials to look for in aftermarket <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8cdc8dc8-1e49-45b0-9f6b-3e520c8beb37\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> pads include carbon fiber and semi-metallic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-rotors\">Rotors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-8f3ee13e-e022-4ab1-bbb8-0baa97ab4de7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotors\">Rotors<\/span> are round metal plates that the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-ffa6a2d0-0c3e-4d91-b1d4-793e344146e8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> pads attach to. They\u2019re readily available for the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-0be02d32-864d-4abc-8aac-d07478246174\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> in a variety of sizes and thicknesses, along with vents, or slots, to reduce heat. This feature is particularly important in <span id=\"urn:enhancement-59c794a9-4fd2-4c8d-b97a-7089a79c97d2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-roading<\/span> because overheated <span id=\"urn:enhancement-f12eac4d-687b-4bf3-b5b7-fcf72f049e92\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/brakes\">brakes<\/span> will fade, meaning you have to press the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-b33125ff-27d0-412c-af3f-4a3d505f2b98\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-5adc581e-5f2f-4768-9612-027681d1b33c\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/pedal\">pedal<\/span> harder to get the same amount of <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8f13844a-036e-4822-bf6f-70b07b5333f3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> force. When this happens while coming down a long, steep hill without resting, you can get into trouble if you put the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-bd6ed6b3-4595-45fd-a9cc-e5164e05b9f1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> to the floor without slowing the truck down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Aftermarket <span id=\"urn:enhancement-c04dba05-62c6-4e1c-bbd3-bb8126818abe\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> manufacturers now slot and cross-drill <span id=\"urn:enhancement-fd5939aa-71fe-40db-8c45-8246963781d6\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotors\">rotors<\/span> to improve airflow, thus dissipating heat more effectively. These features also improve <span id=\"urn:enhancement-21a12676-ea3b-42c1-b741-5c3da01c47aa\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> during wet conditions by helping to drain water away from the contact surface, which prevents hydroplaning. Slotted <span id=\"urn:enhancement-2e4dad93-d23f-468c-85ce-1d8920c68a9f\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotors\">rotors<\/span> are therefore essential for <span id=\"urn:enhancement-068d9aad-da64-41d8-8cff-206dd1e33970\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-roading<\/span>, especially steep descents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/category\/brake-pads\/571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DFC Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/media\/r1concepts\/images\/blog\/2023\/great-braking-matters-toyota-tacoma-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-calipers-and-drums\">Calipers and Drums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span id=\"urn:enhancement-56b63002-c7f1-409a-a411-0e21f8c90757\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotor\">Calipers<\/span> provide the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-13e70502-e28a-4192-af7d-e215529eebe4\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e2f8992f-23e5-4e2f-a445-5cba3d8fb7b1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/power\">power<\/span> for the front <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8fd42cd0-6521-4972-929c-e2cb8a9a2a8e\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/wheels\">wheels<\/span> of most modern <span id=\"urn:enhancement-d34d6f5e-f4b0-43fe-9213-367cc33cff01\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/vehicle\">vehicles<\/span>. They contain the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-70c30c0b-403d-48b5-841f-8850c88e6a43\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> pads and are connected to the vehicle\u2019s hydraulic system. Pressing the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-2bd68051-443f-4d10-b2b1-df7f9660646a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">brake<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-808931e5-2786-4cda-b243-08e0fad0405d\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotor\">calipers<\/span> pushes hydraulic fluid to the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-be9edcfe-e016-4a50-b7be-e1afc73d3cb5\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotor\">calipers<\/span>, causing small pistons to squeeze the pads against the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-7ae7cf6d-f10d-4197-b5ae-d6a2d3e29e3a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotor\">rotor<\/span>. Stronger <span id=\"urn:enhancement-15535c60-d351-4bd4-9173-fe5dc9fa8f22\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotor\">calipers<\/span> provide greater resistance to fading and improve <span id=\"urn:enhancement-0fd9ed1b-18be-496c-a367-d28229757b30\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> in wet conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Like most modern <span id=\"urn:enhancement-fdf919e9-771d-4417-b863-4f4b126a0ecb\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/vehicle\">vehicles<\/span>, the 2021 <span id=\"urn:enhancement-80831917-6bbc-4249-a899-1b038a8b612b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> uses drums to slow the rear <span id=\"urn:enhancement-1e98f3ce-84aa-464a-bed1-beb997134a67\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/wheels\">wheels<\/span>. They\u2019re less expensive and generally don\u2019t provide as much stopping <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8f7a3901-3296-4564-9981-40efae117b95\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/power\">power<\/span> as <span id=\"urn:enhancement-e293c208-1500-4e19-a511-cfebd0196545\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/rotor\">calipers<\/span>, which usually isn\u2019t a problem when stopping on paved surfaces. However, off-roaders who need all the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-65328890-3c7a-428b-998a-92c90692b86b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/braking\">braking<\/span> force they can get may want a drum-to-<span id=\"urn:enhancement-26860f40-b994-4bc4-8b3c-86a16a716172\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/caliper\">caliper<\/span> conversion kit for the rear <span id=\"urn:enhancement-93e925c4-390e-40ce-afa3-8e4bfd0d55a8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/wheels\">wheels<\/span> of their <span id=\"urn:enhancement-60b48154-0c74-4691-a06c-736da172644b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/bbk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DFC Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/media\/r1concepts\/images\/blog\/2023\/great-braking-matters-toyota-tacoma-3.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-big-brake-kit\">Big Brake Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Finally, the <span id=\"urn:enhancement-c96adeb4-e792-490a-ab17-45bc380fbda5\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/big-brake-kit\">Big Brake Kit<\/span>. If you\u2019re taking your Toyota <span id=\"urn:enhancement-85956d39-a6e4-4155-8999-582022bef7b9\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/tacoma\">Tacoma<\/span> <span id=\"urn:enhancement-f82d81fc-fd20-4476-a9d0-833d2042d2d8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/off-roading\">off-road<\/span> and you want the best <span id=\"urn:enhancement-950dda21-a7a8-4f1d-b623-50e4bb91016c\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/performance\">performance<\/span> out of your <span id=\"urn:enhancement-8c73a98c-01eb-419f-bd30-bc78327d9c32\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/vehicle\">vehicle<\/span>, this is the mother of all solutions to get your rig to stop when you absolutely need it to. Supercharge your car with our <span id=\"urn:enhancement-11f54056-7d16-4da0-8815-d58bbd40d56a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/big-brake-kit\">Big Brake Kit<\/span>, which boosts both the look and <span id=\"urn:enhancement-840c2d63-1128-4da2-a102-f8d84d7d6468\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/performance\">performance<\/span> of your <span id=\"urn:enhancement-af4d178b-3538-4f25-8ea8-4b911d2086e2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" itemid=\"https:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl1503827\/entity\/vehicle\">vehicle<\/span>. 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