Mk1 pads for occasional track use
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If you are running road tyres then factory Mazda pads are fine.
I did a few trackdays with standard brakes on an early 1.6, drove it hard and never got a hint of fade. Its a relatively light, relatively slow car so it doesn't work the brakes that hard.
If you were running a turbo MX5 with sticky rubber it might be a different story...
I did a few trackdays with standard brakes on an early 1.6, drove it hard and never got a hint of fade. Its a relatively light, relatively slow car so it doesn't work the brakes that hard.
If you were running a turbo MX5 with sticky rubber it might be a different story...
Edited by GravelBen on Wednesday 11th November 10:18
I have tried a number of different pads but settled on Mintex 1144 - our Mk1 MX-5 is driven very hard on track days by multiple driers and the 1144's have always been consistently good with no fade. They are available from Peak Autos:- https://peakautos.co.uk/mx5-na-89-97-710-c.asp
Both sets of EBC's (yellowstuff) delaminated when half worn which is not uncommon.
Not tried the Roddisons, but they look worth a punt. The rears are a bit cheaper than the 1144 rears.
Both sets of EBC's (yellowstuff) delaminated when half worn which is not uncommon.
Not tried the Roddisons, but they look worth a punt. The rears are a bit cheaper than the 1144 rears.
SAS Tom said:
I’ve been more than pleased with EBC Yellowstuffs on my mk2. They work well on the road and track.
I’m sure though that someone will be along to say that anything from EBC will mean you die instantly.
I did this when I managed to fade my mazda pads on a B road (obviously travelling at legal speeds...........)I’m sure though that someone will be along to say that anything from EBC will mean you die instantly.
The EBC yellowstuffs are not bad pads for the cost. They will get you through your first trackdays. They aren't the best, but they are a decent upgrade given the price. (I say this having been exposed to Ferrodo DS2500s on another car)
Simon Jones said:
I have tried a number of different pads but settled on Mintex 1144 - our Mk1 MX-5 is driven very hard on track days by multiple driers and the 1144's have always been consistently good with no fade. They are available from Peak Autos:- https://peakautos.co.uk/mx5-na-89-97-710-c.asp
Both sets of EBC's (yellowstuff) delaminated when half worn which is not uncommon.
Not tried the Roddisons, but they look worth a punt. The rears are a bit cheaper than the 1144 rears.
Both sets of EBC's (yellowstuff) delaminated when half worn which is not uncommon.
Not tried the Roddisons, but they look worth a punt. The rears are a bit cheaper than the 1144 rears.
I second the 1144's. I hillclimb and sprint my car with a few track days a year as well. They are really good pads in my opinion, last well on track but work well from cold.
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