So this post is probably going to be a bit contentious, but I think it needs to be said. There are many brake pads on the market which their manufacturer’s say are capable of going on a race track, and they are very very much not, even on light vehicles like the Miata or BRZ/FRS/86. This post is my opinion, but it’s backed by my own personal experiences and my observations of others.

Foreward

This was originally posted by me to the FT86 Club Forums in 2018. Recently, the FT86 Club Forums have had a few incidents where it’s been offline and the admins are not responsive to my offers via email to help ensure the site stays up for the long haul. I am making an effort to rehost content I’ve written, as well as rehost content written by others (with acknowledgements) that’s important information to preserve.