wun911 wrote:I feel the MX5 can handle well when trying to avoid accidents during daily driving (I've had some close calls over the years).
I feel the ABS kicks in too early when breaking hard before a turn on the track at Wunton. The pulsating/grinding feeling makes me feel disconnected, it feels like I dont get as much information and feedback from the road. I think it would be more predictable if the wheels simply stop turning. (A nubes point of view)
I only understood ABS at DECA, like trying to avoid a cone just before you come to a complete stop. But there were so many other MX5s that can get around the cone and come to a stop without ABS and they were doing similar speeds.
I also notice in my NB8B there is dead pedal ie press the break and the first 0.5 cm does nothing then after that it feels progressively more firm and it comes to a stop. I have ss lines new fluids, greased caliper pins, closed the gap with allan key etc etc.
In comparasion with a new mazda 3 the break pedal feels like an on off switch! I got the MX5 seccond hand so I'm wondering if it used to have a break like an on off swtich with that instant bite the moment you press it, or has it just worn down over the years? Will a new break master cylinder help make it better?
Wun I think you'll find it due to the flex on the firewall when you press the pedal. Get a master cylinder brace and the brakes pedal will feel significantly firmer. It's particularly easy on an NB8B as I all I did was make one out of 2 bolts and some chequer plate. It was on the old standard STB I gave to rival though.
