{"product_id":"powerstop-z36-front-brake-kit-toyota-4runner-fj-cruiser-tacoma-k137-36","title":"PowerStop Z36 Front Brake Kit – Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser \u0026 Tacoma | K137-36","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerStop Z36 Front Brake Kit – Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser \u0026amp; Tacoma | K137-36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Toyota truck or SUV's braking performance with the \u003cstrong\u003ePowerStop Z36 Truck \u0026amp; Tow Front Brake Upgrade Kit, part #K137-36\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for trucks, SUVs, 4x4s, towing applications, and modified vehicles, the Z36 kit combines \u003cstrong\u003edrilled and slotted performance rotors with PowerStop Z36 carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide a complete, matched front brake upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent choice for an FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, or Tacoma equipped with \u003cstrong\u003elarger tires, suspension modifications, bumpers, winches, armor, overland equipment, or other accessories that increase vehicle weight and braking demands\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2003-2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota FJ Cruiser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2007-2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Tacoma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2005-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible applications using this 319mm front rotor configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyota used different brake configurations on certain vehicles and model years. 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