Nc front brake pad change.

Technical Area Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
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Hi,

Im planning to change the front pads on my 2.0l NC soon.

This will be the first time I’ve ever attempted it and I feel confident on most aspects of the job having read the how to guide.

The only question I do have is that im planning to fit aftermarket EBC ultimax pads which are not supplied with backing shims like genuine Mazda ones. Do I need to fit any shims to these pads ie buy a fitting kit like mx5 parts supply separately or can they be fitted without?

Thankyou in advance for your help.

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Some EBC have shims stuck to the pads, if not and your shins are in good condition I’d fit those to the EBC pads.

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[quote=Roadster Robbie]

Some EBC have shims stuck to the pads, if not and your shins are in good condition I’d fit those to the EBC pads.

 

Thankyou for your help I feel confident enough to go ahead now.

Could you confirm for me that im ok using copper grease on the slider pins as well as the backs of the pads please?

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I personally wouldn’t use copper grease on the slider pins due to the risk of it attacking the dust covers, I’m sure the experts will have their favourites, whether it be red rubber, silicone or ceramic based grease

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I’d say you need to make your own decision as to what to use, I use copper slip, but as you can already see others don’t.

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+1 for copper slip, but as always, it’s a personal choice.

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You shouldn’t have to disassemble the pins at all, as the caliper bolts to them. If you take them out you risk stretching the rubber slide. However, if you do, don’t use copper slip, it will just set in the joint.

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I,ve just fitted a set of Ebc yellow pads. Included in the box was a sachet of specific lubricant and instructions of where to put it.

Personally I find the Ultramax a bit dusty.

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I’ve set of yellow EBC in the garage and one of my reasons for not fitting them yet  is worries over a big increase in dust levels over OE, interested to see how you get on as I may change my mind.

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Been using EBC Yellowstuff for a few years now, and yes, they do produce more dust than the OE pads, but as long as the wheels get a thorough rinse off every 7-10 days it really isn’t that much of an issue.

 

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Why would you want Yellow Stuff over OE unless you intended to use the higher temperature capability? 

If you are going in track with OE pads and finding them OK you are simply not braking hard enough.

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I track the car every now and then, so prefer the Yellowstuff, and can’t be arsed to change pads when it goes back to normal road use…I do find that they are perfectly adequate for the way I drive (let’s call it enthusiastic)…

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My EBC ultimax2 pads arrived the other day and im going to fit them soon. They do not have any backing shims attached to them and my pads im renewing don’t have any shims fitted so I can’t reuse them. Am I best to purchase the genuine Mazda shim kit from mx5 parts for £14 or am I ok to proceed without any fitted? Has anyone else done this without any squeal/rattles etc?