MX5 brake sizes
Discussion
Cam aybody enlighten me as to front brake disc sizes and there interchangability (real word ?!) on Mk1 MX5s.
Bascially I've picked up a MX5 which has a BBR turbo set up on it. I want to prepare it for track use and need to rebuild the front end as brakes are knackered.
What size discs can go on there - do later calipers from other models fit with bigger discs ?
Don't want to go silly but just a cost effective way of an upgrade.
Bascially I've picked up a MX5 which has a BBR turbo set up on it. I want to prepare it for track use and need to rebuild the front end as brakes are knackered.
What size discs can go on there - do later calipers from other models fit with bigger discs ?
Don't want to go silly but just a cost effective way of an upgrade.
Mk1 1.6 has the smallest discs.
Mk1 1.8 and Mk2/2.5 1.6 & 1.8 have bigger discs & callipers.
Mk2.5 1.8 Sport has the biggest discs & callipers.
1.8 discs can be fitted to 1.6 by using the 1.8 carriers and retaining the 1.6 callipers. You will of course need 1.8 pads.
Mk2.5 1.8 Sport discs can be fitted to all but would need the carriers & callipers.
However, I wouldn't bother. Just upgrade the pads to Axxis Ultimates or Mintex 1144 and they will do you just fine on the track (and will be lighter
).
Mk1 1.8 and Mk2/2.5 1.6 & 1.8 have bigger discs & callipers.
Mk2.5 1.8 Sport has the biggest discs & callipers.
1.8 discs can be fitted to 1.6 by using the 1.8 carriers and retaining the 1.6 callipers. You will of course need 1.8 pads.
Mk2.5 1.8 Sport discs can be fitted to all but would need the carriers & callipers.
However, I wouldn't bother. Just upgrade the pads to Axxis Ultimates or Mintex 1144 and they will do you just fine on the track (and will be lighter
).
According to their website they are called Axxis ULT!
I currently have Yellowstuff all round but I will be going back to Axxis whatever when I've worn them out (or when they fall apart
). I'm not too impressed with Yellowstuff and the rears in particular seem a bit off. My handbrake is only just good enough to hold the car now!
I'd recommend genuine Mazda rear pads as the rears don't do as much braking, get as hot or are as likely to fade and the Mazda pads dust less and are cheaper and work very well.
I currently have Yellowstuff all round but I will be going back to Axxis whatever when I've worn them out (or when they fall apart
). I'm not too impressed with Yellowstuff and the rears in particular seem a bit off. My handbrake is only just good enough to hold the car now!I'd recommend genuine Mazda rear pads as the rears don't do as much braking, get as hot or are as likely to fade and the Mazda pads dust less and are cheaper and work very well.
MX-5 Lazza said:
According to their website they are called Axxis ULT!
I currently have Yellowstuff all round but I will be going back to Axxis whatever when I've worn them out (or when they fall apart). I'm not too impressed with Yellowstuff and the rears in particular seem a bit off. My handbrake is only just good enough to hold the car now!
I'd recommend genuine Mazda rear pads as the rears don't do as much braking, get as hot or are as likely to fade and the Mazda pads dust less and are cheaper and work very well.
My last proper run out would suggest otherwise as the OEM pads on the rear were on fire!I currently have Yellowstuff all round but I will be going back to Axxis whatever when I've worn them out (or when they fall apart
). I'm not too impressed with Yellowstuff and the rears in particular seem a bit off. My handbrake is only just good enough to hold the car now!I'd recommend genuine Mazda rear pads as the rears don't do as much braking, get as hot or are as likely to fade and the Mazda pads dust less and are cheaper and work very well.
Edited by piefacemate on Monday 7th February 09:16
piefacemate said:
My last proper run out would suggest otherwise as the OEM pads on the rear were on fire!
The only time mine ever got that hot was when the caliper seized, even then they were smoking but not on fire. They took plenty of hard track abuse (standard power and normal road tyres though) without ever overheating or fading - AFAIK they were OEM Mazda pads all round, I never had to change them but previous owner of that car had everything done at a main Mazda dealer.
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