Brake hoses for NA

Purfler · Postby **Purfler** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:52 pm

Hi,

I'd be grateful for people's thoughts. As preventative maintenance I want to replace the flexible brake hoses on my NA. I see the non-Madza ones do not have the locating pin on the banjo coupling. Is this a problem?

Any suggestions as to which brand is best?

Thanks,

Tim

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:03 pm

Braided stainless lines are a big step up from OEM rubber in terms of feel and control. You need ADR approved. If you're worried about fit then go for an MX5 specialist supplier. I'd go with these from Mania

https://mx5mania.com.au/collections/na-89-99/products/braided-brake-line-set-clear-stainless-australian-made-na-nb-1989-2004

Edit: I bought mine from Mania. No locating pins. No problem yet and they've been in for 15 years

Postby **beavis** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:44 am

HEL braided lines are a very common choice, and while they don't have the locating pins, the 100's or even 1000's of sets out there suggest it isn't a concern.

These braided lines are in stock for all years of MX-5:

https://www.mx5performance.com.au/search?q=HEL

Purfler · Postby **Purfler** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:18 pm

Thanks for the helpful advice. I'll get a set from MX5 Mania when they re-open.

Tim

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:03 pm

beavis wrote:HEL braided lines are a very common choice, and while they don't have the locating pins, the 100's or even 1000's of sets out there suggest it isn't a concern.

These braided lines are in stock for all years of MX-5:

https://www.mx5performance.com.au/search?q=HEL

The clutch line there is very tempting too, Brendan