Brake pads

Discussions relating to MX5 Tyre choice, Wheels, Brakes Suspension components and other items to keep you going around corners, stuck to the ground or stopping on a dime.

Moderators: Growler, jif, Born_disturbed, punkoutnz

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Brake pads

Post by warrior » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:03 pm

Looking for a set of brake pads for my wives new MX5. Just after a good quality standard set. Where are the best place to buy them from?
warrior

SLYDIT
Keep calm, Forum Moderator here.
Keep calm, Forum Moderator here.
Posts: 1610
Joined: Sun May 21, 2006 6:18 pm
Location: In the Garage.

Post by SLYDIT » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:52 pm

if its just a daily driver then pretty much anything goes. i bought some "good" bendix advance and they were 100% shyte. wouldnt bed in. poor performance etc.
RED '90 TURBO.
SCARING PRIUS DRIVERS SINCE 2002

MrGrey
I have stars, you haven't. Deal with it
I have stars, you haven't.  Deal with it
Posts: 1172
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:52 am
Location: Northland

Post by MrGrey » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:08 pm

don't bother with silverline brakepads (they are generally the cheapest option) I have a set on the front and they squeak while braking and they don't have the holes for the anti rattle springs.

for a daily driver don't bother with performance pads which wear fast when you don't really require that much braking power, but don't be cheap either.

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:11 pm

I have heard good things about the REMSA pads that broomfish sells?
warrior

WideOpenThrottle
I have stars, you haven't. Deal with it
I have stars, you haven't.  Deal with it
Posts: 1293
Joined: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:35 am
Location: 36.8167° S, 174.4167° E

Post by WideOpenThrottle » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:51 pm

1989 NA 1650
1998 NB 1800
2005 NC 2000
1990 Landcruiser
Surfboard
Push-bike
Hiking shoes

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:10 pm

The remsa pads give really good street performance, but are a bit dirty so if you have easy to clean wheels they are a go.

I now have trw and thermoquiet pads available also depending on the model

Although i have the silverline pads available, i would personally go for something a bit higher spec on the mx5
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

marcellarius
I count 5-s in my sleep
I count 5-s in my sleep
Posts: 367
Joined: Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:52 pm
Location: Hamiltron

Post by marcellarius » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:19 am

I've been reasonably happy with the TRW pads I have on my NA8. Maybe the cold performance isn't as good as it could be, but they stop the car well and are quiet, came with good shims, holes for the OE rattle clips etc.

Snapfrozen
I am quitting my job and going 5-ing
I am quitting my job and going 5-ing
Posts: 747
Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:58 am

Post by Snapfrozen » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:36 am

Speaking of which, Broomfish have any NA8 disks in stock?

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:26 pm

Na8 discs are really hard to get at the moment. I got the last pair of trw ones for a custy a few weeks back.

But I have just found one of my wholesalers has landed a shipment that includes 10 NA8 Front rotors, so if you want some be quick

http://www.broomfish.co.nz/product_info ... s_id=56061
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:11 pm

I will take a set of the REMSA pads please.....do you have them in stock? 1992 NA. Can I please pick them up Monday?
warrior

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:00 pm

Yep i have front and rear remsa in stock for na6
Pickup monday is fine
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:01 pm

In case you dont have it address is

5 hanson place
West harbour
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:33 pm

Thanks, what time do you open?
warrior

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:53 pm

Normally 9am but as I run the business from home times are flexible.
What time suits you?
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:58 pm

That's fine, will be about 10am
warrior

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:00 pm

Hi Peter, just to let you know I have ordered them on line. I will pay the money into your account on Monday. Cheers for your help
warrior

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:14 am

Thanks. I saw the orde and wondered if it was you
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:58 pm

quick question, I have been told to put a brake grease on the pads to stop them from squeeking etc...... does this grease go inbetween the brake pad and the metal backing/rattle plate?
warrior

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Thu Jun 20, 2013 3:36 pm

its advisable but not essential when you have a good quality pad.
It needs to be a proper brake part lubricant or a copper grease. dont use normal grease.

I would advise removing the caliper slides and cleaning and relubing them while you are at it.

When you return the front caliper pistons, put your bleed bottle on and crack the bleed screw open, return the piston in as far as it will go and this will expel crap that has built up in the fluid behind the piston. then reassemble the caliper with the new pads and give it a quick bleed.
i advise against returning the piston without cracking the bleed nipple as forcing brake fluid backwards through the system can sometimes damage the master cylinder.
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

warrior
I only think 5.
I only think 5.
Posts: 989
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:11 pm
Location: auckland

Post by warrior » Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:51 pm

I have just pulled the brakes apart and they don't have any of the springs fitted to them. I am guessing the last time someone did a pad change they did not put them back in. Do I need them? And if I do can I buy them and where from?
warrior

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:29 pm

Its not uncommon to not have the springs installed due to the age of the cars and some of the cheaper versions of pads dont have the fitting for them so they get thrown away. My na8 doesnt have them and i get an occaisional rattle but only from the rears. Not enough to worry me but if you want them i think genuine mazda would be the only way.
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

harlansmart
I count 5-s in my sleep
I count 5-s in my sleep
Posts: 322
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:43 pm
Location: Swashbucklers, Westhaven, Auckland, New Zealand

Post by harlansmart » Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:22 pm

Does anyone know off-hand what a new set of OEM pads is worth exactly perchance?

harlansmart
I count 5-s in my sleep
I count 5-s in my sleep
Posts: 322
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:43 pm
Location: Swashbucklers, Westhaven, Auckland, New Zealand

Post by harlansmart » Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:41 am

Ok - thats it, last time... called JA Mazda parts dept., guy has just told me 30 seconds ago they do not stock Mazda MX5 pads in New Zealand Mazda Dealerships, and they would have to come from Japan.

Thats right lol, John Andrew Mazda does not stock Mazda MX5 pads, they must be specially ordered from Japan.

Right.

broomfish
I have stars and not afraid to use them
I have stars and not afraid to use them
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Location: auckland

Post by broomfish » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:51 pm

Did he give you a price ?
regards

Peter Lee
Broomfish
www.broomfish.co.nz

marcellarius
I count 5-s in my sleep
I count 5-s in my sleep
Posts: 367
Joined: Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:52 pm
Location: Hamiltron

Post by marcellarius » Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:02 pm

There probably isn't much demand for them here. Most people would probably just use aftermarket pads.

Post Reply

Return to “MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests