Brakes Pt:2

Out with the old, in with the new.

The pads and rotors that come with the car were starting to squeak, after the year and a half of abuse I'd given them, I' wasn't surprised.

When I was deciding on the best way to update my brakes I knew I should also increase the size of my pads and rotors as well as

Brakes pt:1

In the middle of last summer, in the desert outside of Fernley, I experienced my first PDX event in the Miata. Towards the end of the 20 minute sessions my brakes were getting noticeably hot.

Something had to be done. The idea of upgrading the brakes grew out of control until it was a complete system rethink.

Part 1 is a Trackspeed duct kit to get some fresh air in where the mesh wheels weren't. The well designed pieces also provide a heat shield for the lower ball joint and tie rod ends.

More to follow, and I have to give credit and thanks to my friend Bob, an excellent wrench turner and all around good time for sacrificing his Saturday to help me.