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Does your vehicle happen to be a second-generation (2005-2015) Toyota Tacoma? And are you considering replacing its brake pads? If your answer to both questions is yes, then this article might provide some valuable insights for you.

In this guide, we’ll explore five of the most commonly recommended brake pads for 2nd gen Tacoma trucks:

  1. OEM Toyota brake pads
  2. Hawk LTS brake pads
  3. EBC Greenstuff 6000 brake pads
  4. Brembo ceramic brake pads
  5. StopTech 309 brake pads
OEM ceramic Toyota brake pads

We’ll analyze each option to help you determine the best choice for your truck. It’s important to note that Tacoma models do not feature rear disc brakes; instead, they come equipped with drum brakes, which require brake shoes rather than pads. Let’s first examine this comparative chart:

OEM Toyota Brake Pads Hawk LTS Brake Pads EBC Greenstuff 6000 Brake Pads Brembo Ceramic Brake Pads StopTech 309 Brake Pads
Front Brake Pad Part Number(s) 04465-04080 HB677Y.685 DP61657 P83066N 309.0976
Rear Brake Shoe Part Number(s) 04495-04010 N/A N/A S83559N N/A
Full Set Available? (does the manufacturer offer pads/shoes for both front and rear?) Yes No No Yes No
Pad Material Ceramic "Ferro-Carbon" Semi-Metallic Ceramic Para-Aramid Composite
Front Pads MSRP $104.50 $135.06 $96.63 $56.95 $80.25
Rear Shoes MSRP $87.83 N/A N/A $55.95 N/A
Front Pads - Our Price $79.42
Rear Shoes - Our Price $68.51

As you can see, there are several choices available. But which one is the best fit for your Tacoma? If your Tacoma is primarily used as a daily driver, the OEM pads are undoubtedly the superior choice.

While all the aftermarket brands mentioned above are among the top-tier brake pads on the market, opting for them might be excessive if your Tacoma is used mainly for everyday driving. For daily drivers, OEM brake pads make the most logical sense. Here’s why:

The Pad Material Plays a Significant Role

Brake pad materials

One key piece of advice regarding brake pads is that the best ones are those specifically designed for your braking system. In essence, you want your brake pads to function optimally with your rotors. Otherwise, your Tacoma’s braking efficiency won’t reach its full potential.

If your Tacoma has OEM rotors (or OE-quality rotors), choosing OEM brake pads is the ideal option. This is because:

  • OEM brake pads strike the right balance—they’re neither too soft nor too hard for your rotors, ensuring effective gripping without causing damage or leaving residue on the rotors.
  • They prevent premature wear on both the pads and rotors.
  • They ensure your Tacoma’s braking power is optimized.

While you could opt for Brembo ceramic brake pads instead of OEM pads due to their similar friction material, there’s no guarantee that Brembo’s material composition will perfectly match that of the OEM pads.

The friction material typically consists of five types of components:

  1. Binding materials
  2. Abrasive materials
  3. Performance-enhancing materials to boost specific aspects of braking performance
  4. Filler materials
  5. Structural materials

Toyota invested significant time and resources into developing the ideal blend of materials that works seamlessly with its rotors. With aftermarket brake pads, you don’t enjoy the same assurance. Testing a set of aftermarket brake pads with your truck is the only way to confirm compatibility. However, this approach carries risks, including:

  • Premature rotor wear
  • Premature pad wear that leads to deposits on the rotors, causing vibrations and noise
  • Subpar braking performance

If you’re seeking performance-oriented brake pads, an aftermarket set could offer substantial value—especially if paired with performance-specific rotors. For daily drivers, however, OEM pads remain the preferred choice.

Written by Jason Lancaster

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