MX5 2.5 Brake Discs/Pad Recommendations

[InvaderMK2]

Hi All,

I wondered if anyone could recommend replacement brake discs/pads for my 2003 Mazda MX5 Nevada (1.8)?
I'd like to fit a decent set (No unbranded).
Is it worth doing braided hoses etc while I am at it?
The car will be used during the summer (hopefully sunny days only) and it is completely standard spec wise.
I may add an induction kit at a later date. A worthwhile upgrade?

TIA,

Daniel

Edited by InvaderMK2 on Tuesday 12th April 11:59

[Cardo]

Hi Daniel

If you only intend to use your car on the road then good quality OEM spec disc and pads will be more than adequate.Brembo from euro car parts would be my choice.
If it’s not been done recently change the brake fluid.If the standard hoses are in good condition I would leave them alone,however,I would spend the time ensuring all the slider pins are free and correctly lubed,the caliper pistons are in good condition and that the handbrake is correctly adjusted.
The brakes on your MK2.5 will be more than adequate for road use and with a change to suitable brake pads and fluid will happily stand up to track day sessions.

With regards to an induction kit...it’ll make a bit more noise,but it’s debatable if it’ll actually make any discernible difference to performance.
I would probably put the money towards a suspension alignment if you want to get more out of the car. 🙂

[Mr MXT]

People will frown but I really rate APEC pads, even for hard track use. They don't tend to last very long on track but they have great feel and stopping power.

[Belle427]

I've used Apec before and they seem like a decent pad to me.
I'd stick to a known brand such as Brembo, mintex etc.

[markcoopers]

Cardo said:

Hi Daniel

If you only intend to use your car on the road then good quality OEM spec disc and pads will be more than adequate.Brembo from euro car parts would be my choice.
If it’s not been done recently change the brake fluid.If the standard hoses are in good condition I would leave them alone,however,I would spend the time ensuring all the slider pins are free and correctly lubed,the caliper pistons are in good condition and that the handbrake is correctly adjusted.
The brakes on your MK2.5 will be more than adequate for road use and with a change to suitable brake pads and fluid will happily stand up to track day sessions.

With regards to an induction kit...it’ll make a bit more noise,but it’s debatable if it’ll actually make any discernible difference to performance.
I would probably put the money towards a suspension alignment if you want to get more out of the car. ??

Refreshing to read good solid advice for a change on PH. Daniel, what this bloke said.

[InvaderMK2]

markcoopers said:

Cardo said:

Hi Daniel

If you only intend to use your car on the road then good quality OEM spec disc and pads will be more than adequate.Brembo from euro car parts would be my choice.
If it’s not been done recently change the brake fluid.If the standard hoses are in good condition I would leave them alone,however,I would spend the time ensuring all the slider pins are free and correctly lubed,the caliper pistons are in good condition and that the handbrake is correctly adjusted.
The brakes on your MK2.5 will be more than adequate for road use and with a change to suitable brake pads and fluid will happily stand up to track day sessions.

With regards to an induction kit...it’ll make a bit more noise,but it’s debatable if it’ll actually make any discernible difference to performance.
I would probably put the money towards a suspension alignment if you want to get more out of the car. ??

Refreshing to read good solid advice for a change on PH. Daniel, what this bloke said.

Thanks Cardo & Markcoopers.
That is what I planned to do. The brake fluid was changed a year ago. Everything is in decent condition/adjusted correctly. Therefore, I'll go for some decent quality OEM Brembos. I did wonder about swapping out the brake fluid for silicone fluid. It's expensive at about £30 a litre but should mean it doesn't need to be changed for a while/ever.

With regards to the induction kit, I think I will give it a miss. If I was to fit one it would be for a small increase in power. Having been in a friends Fiesta ST with an induction kit, the increased noise annoyed me!

Thanks for your help

[InvaderMK2]

Belle427 said:

I've used Apec before and they seem like a decent pad to me.
I'd stick to a known brand such as Brembo, mintex etc.

Thanks for your reply.
Looks like I will be going with some Brembos!

[Cardo]

Personally I wouldn’t opt for silicone fluid,it’s not hydroscopic but it is slightly more compressible than Glycol based fluids so doesn’t give as firm a pedal.
I would just go for a good Dot 4 and change it every couple of year.
Hope you enjoy your car!
Cardo.

[Mr MXT]

Cardo said:

Personally I wouldn’t opt for silicone fluid,it’s not hydroscopic but it is slightly more compressible than Glycol based fluids so doesn’t give as firm a pedal.
I would just go for a good Dot 4 and change it every couple of year.
Hope you enjoy your car!
Cardo.

ATE TYP200 is really good.

[Cardo]

Mr MXT said:

ATE TYP200 is really good.

I agree,not expensive and stands up well on track.

[Pistonsquirter]

FWIW I'm going to get these, because 'sports' and grooves;

https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/discs-pads-package-spor...

Comes with your choice of green/yellow stuff pads for maximum brake dust..

I did not know euros sells japos to be fair!