{"product_id":"dfc-5000-ceramic-brake-pads-4wd-1984-95-4runner","title":"DFC 5000 Ceramic Brake Pads 4WD (1984-95 4Runner)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDFC 5000 Advanced Ceramic Front Brake Pads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner 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 1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner 4WD front brake applications. Their application-specific ceramic formulation is designed to provide consistent pedal feel, predictable brake response, low noise, and rotor-friendly everyday braking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pads are well suited to stock and lightly modified 4Runners used for daily driving, restoration, commuting, and general street use. The friction material is paired with noise-reducing shims and OE-style pad construction for smooth, controlled braking without the more aggressive characteristics of heavy-duty or high-performance compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota used multiple front brake pad configurations during the 1984–1995 model range, including an engine-dependent change in 1988 and a production-date change during 1991. 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\u003eSmooth and consistent pedal response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-dust ceramic compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotor-friendly friction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium rubber-steel-rubber noise-reducing shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScorched friction surfaces for improved 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 for reduced brake noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for daily-driven and restoration-oriented applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1988 Toyota 4Runner – \u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen – 4WD – 2.4L 4-Cylinder – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Toyota 4Runner – \u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen – 4WD – 3.0L V6 – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1989 Toyota 4Runner – \u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen – 4WD – 2.4L 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6 – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990–05\/1991 Toyota 4Runner – \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Gen – 4WD – 2.4L 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6 – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06\/1991–1995 Toyota 4Runner – \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Gen – 4WD – 2.4L 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\u003eFront disc brake application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is configured for \u003cstrong\u003e4WD Toyota 4Runner applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1991 requires production-date selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e through 05\/1991 and from 06\/1991 use different brake pad configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986–1987 factory 2.4L turbo models use the corresponding 4-cylinder configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits both standard and optional heavy-duty rear-drum configurations where listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation hardware is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront brake hardware changes across the 1984–1995 application range and should be matched to the vehicle before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake pads should be properly bedded after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/dfc-front-brake-hardware-kit-1984-95-4runner?_pos=8\u0026amp;_fid=e43c48184\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\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\u003eFriction Material Attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrally Molded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePad Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e OE-Style \/ Application-Specific\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 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\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1988 4-Cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1989–05\/1991 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06\/1991–1995 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach configuration includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Complete front axle set\u003c\/li\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\u003eThe DFC 5000 Advanced is the most street-oriented option in the Preserve Rad brake pad lineup. It prioritizes smooth operation, low dust, quiet braking, and OE-style response rather than maximum heat capacity or aggressive initial bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\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 Suited 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\"\u003eNoise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eHeat Capability\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 replacement, restoration, commuting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; predictable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Quiet\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 street replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStronger street-oriented bite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet\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\u003eStreet, mild performance \u0026amp; overland use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong initial bite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet\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 \u0026amp; off-road use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm \u0026amp; controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\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\u003eAggressive driving \u0026amp; repeated high-heat braking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\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\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brake pad availability and exact fitment vary by model year and engine. Use the individual product's vehicle fitment information before selecting an alternative compound.\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 use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow brake dust and quiet operation are priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour 4Runner is primarily daily driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer smooth, 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 additional braking response while maintaining good 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 4Runner sees mild off-road or overland use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou still want good daily-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 4Runner carries additional weight or equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou tow or frequently drive off-road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat resistance and repeated braking performance 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 and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DFC","offers":[{"title":"1984–1989 4-Cylinder","offer_id":53426163712309,"sku":"422","price":44.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1988-1989 3.0L V6","offer_id":53435675902261,"sku":"423","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1990–05\/1991 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6","offer_id":53435675935029,"sku":"423","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"06\/1991–1995 4-Cylinder \/ 3.0L V6","offer_id":53435675967797,"sku":"760","price":53.7,"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-1984-95-4runner","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}