Post your brake setups!
#33
I just joined. Go to https://www.miataforumz.com/showthre...=newpost&t=290. There are a few pics. Car was N/A at the time.
#34
The Hawk HPS pads are so close to stock I can't really tell the difference. I am going to burn them up here soon when I get a track day and then switch to the HP+ like I had on my RX7. The HP+ is much better than the HPS.
One day I will actually need real racing brakes, I hope.
One day I will actually need real racing brakes, I hope.
#35
Yea I'm going to put my new set on just before the open track day at Road Atlanta. Braking should be a lot better. The HPS is sorta simlar to stock. normal driving, about the same but when they build up some heat, i remember them braking better than stock. Either way I'm looking forward to the Axxis
HP+ will do good for a track day, it all depends on how hard you are on the brakes. If you are getting good with the braking style of hard-but-steady initially and then ease off as you get to/get into the corner, they probably won't last as long as you hope. I would say they are more like dual-purpose pads autocross/entry track.
#36
after a while, they do get buttery i'll admit that.
in terms of my way of braking; i'd say i'm more of a late braker. i'll hold the speed as long as possible then let off and hold the acceleration through the corner
in terms of my way of braking; i'd say i'm more of a late braker. i'll hold the speed as long as possible then let off and hold the acceleration through the corner
#37
But yea, what I described is late braking (except you start later, and you stay hard on it for as long as needed).
Anyways, you get the idea, HPS will work ok if you are easy on the brakes, HP+ will do even better, but if you are driving the car and listening to your Instructor about proper braking form, I think you will find they are inadequate as you get comfortable at that particular track.
#39
Front and Rear Subframes prior to installing in them in the 91 Mariner. Poly bushings, Tein Flex, Corrado 11 front rotors with Willwood Calipers. Sport Brake rotors in the rear with OEM Calipers. Torsen Diff with 3.6 R & P. These pictures are from two years ago when I was building the turbo car.
KMag
KMag
Last edited by KMag; 10-06-2011 at 08:47 PM.
#40
Just added my blank rotors, Axxis pads, 949 brake lines and Super Blue ATE brake fluid. I'm letting everything brake in properly. It I can already tell how much better the brakes are. Much better than my previous setup. I think I'm ready for auto crosses now.