Mk1 pads for occasional track use

[willmagrath]

Hi all,

Just bought a 1.8 bigger brake kit for my 1.6. I'm after some new pads that will be used for the odd track day, any suggestions? Nothing too expensive please

Thanks

[Dave.]

Rodders?

https://bofiracing.co.uk/brakes/brake-pads/

[GravelBen]

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...

Edited by GravelBen on Wednesday 11th November 10:18

[SAS Tom]

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.

[Dave.]

I struggled with what I assume was pad deposits when I used yellowstuff on track.

I burned through some brembo pads from epc in a couple of trackdays.

[anonymous-user]

As far as I know Axxis Ultimate ceramic pads are some of the best mx5 pads - on that advice I put them along with standard discs on my mk1 and it coped just fine on track.

[Simon Jones]

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.

[geordiepingu]

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...........)
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)

[GibsonSG]

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.

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.

[Osmoliver]

After having road brake pads disintegrate before lunchtime and having to fit new ones in the paddock, I highly recommend upgrading brake pads.

I've had lots of joy with Roddison's pads.

[markcoopers]

Another vote for Mintex 1144 pads on stock discs with braided lines and good fluid.