Replacing / Upgrading na mx5 brakes

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Loltraktor
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Replacing / Upgrading na mx5 brakes

Post by Loltraktor » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:47 pm

I have a 1990 1.6 mx5, my calipers and discs need to be replaced and i want to upgrade to a set with better stopping power, What is the best option to replace them with and where should i get them from? Thanks

Euen
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Post by Euen » Sat Oct 25, 2014 5:16 pm

Providing they are not too worn or corroded, your calipers can be rebuilt with a new seal kit.
For a standard 1.6, the standard brakes with good pads are more than adequate for most situations.
Last discs I bought I got from ADL.
If you are doing all this work, replace the flexible lines as well. A set of good stainless steel flexible hoses make a big difference to the brake feel as well
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Post by warrior » Sat Oct 25, 2014 5:55 pm

What he said, rebuild your calipers, replace your discs, good pads, new fluid and new brake lines.

I did this and the car stops very, very well.
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