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I'm torn in deciding on what disc replacement is best for me. I don't tend to thrash the car, however I want performance and quality.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, EBC perhaps?
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Everyone will have their own opinions but I'll always recommend black diamond. Had them on my R3 for years ( drilled and grooved) and never had an issue.
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kopite72 wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:14 pm
 Everyone will have their own opinions but I'll always recommend black diamond. Had them on my R3 for years ( drilled and grooved) and never had an issue.
Is that the make, Bkack Diamond?
U.K. Made?
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British business ( according to their site)
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R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5

Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS

Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Freakyparts on mine, no complaints :thumleft:
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Just an FYI, I've had some EBC bluestuff pads for a while now and have been waiting for the EBC discs to come in to stock, as I thought might be good to match everything together. It's been taking a while though so that might factor into your decision.
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MTEC disks are worth a look too - I have these fitted to the front axle and seem to be performing well. I had them fitted after a recommendation on this forum. MTEC is based in NI and the discs are manufactured there.

https://www.mtecbrakes.com/mtec1367.html

I went for the grooved version.

They cost £89.99 delivered when purchased last year - there was a 10% discount at the time.
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That's what I'm running on the front.
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i run MTEC front and rear with no issues.
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Blackdiamond, Our best selling brake disc, been selling these for twenty years with no issues and they are made in England

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Clive wrote:Blackdiamond, Our best selling brake disc, been selling these for twenty years with no issues and they are made in England

https://www.racingbeateurope.com/rx8--r ... 1943-p.asp
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I went for the Mtec brand front and rear with new stainless steel brake lines. July 1st they going on.
Replacing front calipers also.
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Ninja_Freak wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:26 pm
Clive wrote:Blackdiamond, Our best selling brake disc, been selling these for twenty years with no issues and they are made in England

https://www.racingbeateurope.com/rx8--r ... 1943-p.asp
In stock?

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Brittishlion1 wrote:I went for the Mtec brand front and rear with new stainless steel brake lines. July 1st they going on.
Replacing front calipers also.
Where did you pick up the new callipers out of interest?


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bc-49 wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:02 am
Brittishlion1 wrote:I went for the Mtec brand front and rear with new stainless steel brake lines. July 1st they going on.
Replacing front calipers also.
Where did you pick up the new callipers out of interest?


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