MMC disks and pads

[Stig95]

Just looking to buy an elise which is fitted with MMC disks and pads. I was just wondering what if anything is involved to swapping them over to the later set which apparently is better for track days.

[Esprit]

Stig95 said:

Just looking to buy an elise which is fitted with MMC disks and pads. I was just wondering what if anything is involved to swapping them over to the later set which apparently is better for track days.

Nope, just get new pads and discs and bob's your uncle.

Don't know why you'd switch from MMC brakes though, they're the best brakes out there! For feel and anti-fade they're BRILLIANT (as well as half the weight of the iron discs!).... unless you're running super sticky tyres, 180+bhp or are a driving GOD, you'll probably get nowhere near their limits.... People who know me know how hard I pedal my S1 and my MMCs were just fine under the pressure... I probably couldn't have pushed them much further without damaging them, but they held in there fine

[Altrezia]

I was amazed at mine on monday. Did a brands trackday, you can just jump on them and they never fade. Very good.

[4pot]

Friend of mine has an S1 Audi powered Elise and still has mmc's. Doesn't push it on track and he has no issues. Not sure if they would take massive punishment out on track with big horse power or braking from major speeds on a regular basis though.

[beez]

I thought the MMCs on my old S1 were great and the best thing about the MMC's is the minimal amount of brake dust they produce, keeps your wheels nice and clean!

[Matt172]

Stig95 said:

Just looking to buy an elise which is fitted with MMC disks and pads. I was just wondering what if anything is involved to swapping them over to the later set which apparently is better for track days.

let me know if you change them, I need to replace the rears on mine, and I know someone who's have the fronts off you too

[Zebede29]

Stig95 said:

Just looking to buy an elise which is fitted with MMC disks and pads. I was just wondering what if anything is involved to swapping them over to the later set which apparently is better for track days.

You arent buying a P-plate S1 from Christoper Neils are you? (may be my old car!)

[peter450]

can you still get MMC disks? i thought the comapany that made them went bust?

[Matt172]

peter450 said:

can you still get MMC disks? i thought the comapany that made them went bust?

nope only way to get them now is when people do this and upgrade and sell the old ones. you can still get the pads though