{"product_id":"dfc-front-brake-hardware-kit-2wd-1979-1995-toyota-pickup","title":"DFC Front Brake Hardware Kit 2WD 1\/2-Ton \u0026 3\/4-Ton (1979-95 Pickup)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDFC Front Brake Hardware Kit 2WD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 2WD Standard Front Brake Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDFC Front Brake Hardware Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e provides application-specific replacement hardware for the front disc brakes on standard 2WD Toyota Pickups from 1979 through 1995. It is designed for use during front brake pad replacement, restoration, or routine brake service when the original installation hardware is worn, corroded, damaged, or missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota used several front brake configurations throughout this production range. The 1979–1988 applications are separated primarily by model year, while \u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995 2WD Pickups can use either a 17S or F-18Q front caliper during the same model years\u003c\/strong\u003e. For those later trucks, the existing caliper must be identified before selecting the correct configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for standard 2WD Pickup brake applications. \u003cstrong\u003e1-ton and cab-and-chassis trucks use a separate front brake hardware kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication-specific front disc brake hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for standard Toyota Pickup \u003cstrong\u003e2WD \/ RWD\u003c\/strong\u003e brake systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and 3rd Gen Toyota Pickup applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaces worn, corroded, damaged, or missing front brake hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for brake pad replacement and general front brake service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate configurations for changes in Toyota front brake design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1989–1995 options available for both \u003cstrong\u003e17S and F-18Q calipers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle-specific replacement fitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Identify 17S vs. F-18Q Front Calipers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup 2WD models can use either a 17S or F-18Q front brake caliper.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both systems were used during overlapping model years, so the correct brake hardware cannot be determined from the truck's year alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to identify the brake system is to inspect the casting identification directly on the existing front caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17S Caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for \u003cstrong\u003e17S\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eF17S\u003c\/strong\u003e cast into the caliper housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically paired with an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e248 mm \/ 9.76-inch front rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF-18Q Caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for \u003cstrong\u003eF18Q\u003c\/strong\u003e cast into the caliper housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically paired with an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e254 mm \/ 10-inch front rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafely support the vehicle and remove the front wheel if necessary to obtain a clear view of the caliper body. The identification is cast directly into the metal housing and may need to be cleaned if covered by dirt, corrosion, or paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not select the 1989–1995 hardware based only on year, engine, trim, cab style, or bed length.\u003c\/strong\u003e These trucks are also old enough that brake components may have been changed during previous repairs. Verify the actual caliper installed on the vehicle before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotor diameter can be used as a secondary check when the casting is difficult to read. If the vehicle's brake history is unknown, inspect both front calipers to confirm that the same brake system is installed on both sides.\u003c\/p\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1983 Toyota Pickup – 1st Gen – 2WD\/RWD – 1\/2-Ton \u0026amp; 3\/4-Ton – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 2WD\/RWD – 1\/2-Ton \u0026amp; 3\/4-Ton – Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 2WD\/RWD – 17S Front Caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 2WD\/RWD – F-18Q Front Caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront application only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2WD \/ RWD models only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit 4WD models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit 1-ton or cab-and-chassis applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1989–1995 trucks require identification of the existing front caliper before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 17S and F-18Q brake systems were used during overlapping 1989–1995 model years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the caliper casting rather than relying on model year alone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17S\/F17S calipers use the smaller approximately 248 mm rotor configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF18Q calipers use the larger approximately 254 mm rotor configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic Friction Company (DFC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc Brake Hardware Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2WD \/ RWD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-Specific \/ Direct Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickup Truck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aftermarket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1983 – 1\/2 \u0026amp; 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