Wanted: NA6 brake upgrade advice

[Entice]

Hi All.

Yes I have tried teh search function but not successfully.

I'm looking to upgrade my brakes to bigger ones on the Na6.

Just wondering what package is the best/biggest I can fit under the 14x6 BBS LE wheels - i assume same clearance as Daisy wheels...

If anyone has a complete set willing to part, send me the details

[NitroDann]

I assume your not racing it based on the fact your asking thiis question. Why do you want to upgrade, you will never overheat them on the street, and until they are overheated, they work as good as anything.

Dann

[Entice]

Correct.

I will not be doing any track work, but the pedal feel is quite poor and the retarding force sensation is also not confidence inspiring.. mind you, that's comparing t to my daily drivers which have brilliant brakes. The car had new pads when purchased, but it feels like the friction is provided by smooth glass on smooth glass..

hence, not for overheating issues, but for better brake feel and force...

[NitroDann]

All brake pads arw not created equal. Unless the previous owner was an enthusiast, their mechanic put a set of 25 dollar repco pads on it. Get some bendix heavy duty, do a full flush with dot 4 fluid and maybe consider braided brake hoses. Very cheap, 80 for the pads at the front and 12 for the fluid. This will fix it.

Dann

[Pamex]

How are your rotors looking? When was the fluid last flushed? As said above, do you know what pads it has got? I'd be looking at making sure all of your stock components are good first, before you upgrade. As said above, the stock brake set-up on an MX-5 is quite good.

Stock items are also very cheap and reliable. So it's worth replacing these first (if necessary) before forking out the money for a bigger set-up.

I agree with new pads and a fluid flush. If nothing else, it's good maintenance and will keep you amused for a little bit.

[rossint]

I tracked my NA6 for about a year with the standard brakes and they performed really well, nice firm pedal feel and never cooked them. As has been said all you need is good pads and fresh fluid. Were the pads you have bedded in properly?
I upgraded to NA8 brakes in the front and a bias valve to get the car to pull up a bit quicker.

[Entice]

Ok, some very consistent advice.

What would be the ideal pad choice for spirited driving of a car that probably only sees 50km a week?

But, I don't want anything that requires extensive temps to operate( had a set of endless ccx on a previous car that were great on track, but squealed on street). What would also be the ideal bed in procedure?

[Dweezle]

Hawk ceramic are quiet and work from cold quite well.

They come with bedding in procedures.

Usually few slow stops from 50kph then a few more from 70kph. Both without vomit to a stop.
Then allowing them to cool.

[NitroDann]

The key isnt new stuff pads and fluid, its better pads and fluid. bendix heavy duty, for 80 dollars stop super fast when cold, they are my choice of hillclimb pad.

Dann

[bensale]

Agree with everyones advice... I upgraded to 1.8 brakes for my car which is used on the track, there is improvement in a couple of areas but it would never be noticeable on the road.

I have Bendix pads with my 1.8 set up and they're great..! I ran trw pads on my na6 set up. They were also around $80 for the set and providing they're bedded in properly (you need to be them very hot) will not fade and work well when cold.

Brake fluid is extremely important for good pedal feel and consistent retardation without fade. I change my fluid after every six months, even after that short a period of time (most people wait years) I notice a big difference.