{"product_id":"dfc-5000-ceramic-brake-pads-4wd-1979-95-pickup","title":"DFC 5000 Ceramic Brake Pads 4WD (1979-95 Pickup)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDFC 5000 Advanced Ceramic Front Brake Pads\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDFC 5000 Advanced Ceramic Front Brake Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e are an OE-style replacement designed for 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 4WD front brake applications. Their application-specific ceramic friction formulation provides consistent pedal feel, predictable brake response, long pad life, and rotor-friendly everyday braking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pads are well suited to stock and lightly modified Toyota Pickups used for daily driving, restoration, commuting, and general street use. Premium noise-reducing shims, scorched friction surfaces, and positive-mold construction support smooth and consistent braking characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota used two front brake pad configurations across this year range. \u003cstrong\u003e1988 is the transition year\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 4-cylinder and 3.0L V6 models requiring different pad configurations. Select the correct vehicle fitment before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDFC 5000 Advanced ceramic friction formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific OE-style braking characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent pedal feel and predictable brake response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotor-friendly friction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for long pad life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium rubber-steel-rubber noise-reducing shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScorched friction surfaces to assist initial break-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive-mold construction for consistent friction material density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamfered and slotted where applicable to help reduce brake noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for daily-driven light-truck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979–1983 Toyota Pickup – \u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen – 4WD – 4-Cylinder – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1988 Toyota Pickup – \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Gen – 4WD – 4-Cylinder – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Toyota Pickup – \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Gen – 4WD – 3.0L V6 – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – \u003cstrong\u003e3rd Gen – 4WD – 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6 – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4WD models only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront disc brake application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988 requires engine selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-cylinder and 3.0L V6 models use different brake pad configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979–1988 4-cylinder applications use the early pad configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 3.0L V6 and 1989–1995 applications use the later pad configuration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985 and 1986–1995 use different front brake hardware configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect brake hardware, rotors, and calipers during installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow proper brake-pad bedding procedures after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/dfc-front-brake-hardware-kit-4wd-1979-95-pickup?_pos=5\u0026amp;_fid=8c1cb0a74\u0026amp;_ss=c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Brake Hardware Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e DFC \/ Dynamic Friction Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5000 Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc Brake Pad Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriction Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4WD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6, depending on model year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePad Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShims:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Rubber-Steel-Rubber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scorched\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Positive Mold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Hardware Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily Driving \/ OE-Style Replacement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-Specific\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1988 4-Cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 4-cylinder Toyota Pickup 4WD models within the selected year range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one complete front axle brake pad set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1988 3.0L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988 Toyota Pickup 4WD models equipped with the 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one complete front axle brake pad set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits both 4-cylinder and 3.0L V6 Toyota Pickup 4WD models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one complete front axle brake pad set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll configurations include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) DFC 5000 Advanced ceramic front brake pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFront Brake Pad Comparison Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserve Rad offers several front brake pad options across the 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 4WD platform. Each compound places a different emphasis on everyday comfort, dust control, braking response, and resistance to repeated high-temperature braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBrake Pad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBraking Character\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eHeat Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDaily Driving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDFC 5000 Advanced Ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM-style replacement, restoration, commuting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; predictable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC Ultimax2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium everyday street driving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgressive \u0026amp; predictable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC Greenstuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily driving, overlanding, mild performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong initial bite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC Extra Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy vehicles, towing, larger tires \u0026amp; off-road use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm \u0026amp; controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBC Yellowstuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteep grades, aggressive driving \u0026amp; repeated hard braking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-friction \u0026amp; responsive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake pad availability and exact fitment vary by model year and engine. Check the individual product's Vehicle Fitment section before selecting an alternative compound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Brake Pad Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose DFC 5000 Advanced Ceramic if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an OE-style replacement for normal street driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow brake dust and quiet operation are priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Pickup is primarily daily driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer smooth and predictable brake response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose EBC Ultimax2 if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a premium street-focused replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want responsive braking while maintaining excellent street manners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose EBC Greenstuff if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want stronger initial bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Pickup sees mild off-road or overland use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou still want good everyday driving characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose EBC Extra Duty if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Pickup regularly carries additional weight or equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou tow or frequently drive off-road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou run larger tires or heavy accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeated braking and heat resistance are priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose EBC Yellowstuff if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou frequently drive steep grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use the brakes aggressively or repeatedly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher-temperature braking performance is more important than minimum dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DFC","offers":[{"title":"1979–1988 4-Cylinder","offer_id":53435881586997,"sku":"422","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988 3.0L V6","offer_id":53435881619765,"sku":"423","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1989–1995 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6","offer_id":53435881652533,"sku":"423","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_29_2026_08_05_48_PM.png?v=1780103228","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/dfc-5000-ceramic-brake-pads-4wd-1979-95-pickup","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}