04 Tacoma Brakes Questions

[T2D2]

I have a 2004 Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Limited edition V6 I am looking to replace the brakes on. I have been doing some reading and it appears that Brembo blank rotors and OEM or Hawk pads seem to be the recommended combination.

Question 1: Does anyone have any alternative recommendations for rotors and pads? Where would you buy them online or offline?

Question 2: Does my truck have VSC? (This is being asked when choosing the correct brakes/rotors at some online sites)

Thanks in advance for the assistance!

[EnolaGaia]

2004 was the only pre-2005 year in which the VSC/TRAC system was available as an option. It was only available on V6 XtraCab and Double Cab 4X4 / PreRunner models.

If you have the VSC/TRAC system there should be a switch (probably labeled 'Auto LSD', as with the 2005+ Tacomas) on the lower left dash between your steering column and the dash light dimmer knob.

The switch is illustrated in your Owners Manual.

[The Phoenix]

Hawk pads and brembo rotors wouldn't work bad at all together. Do you really need the increase? Standard pads/rotors work pretty well on these trucks unless you're excessively using them.