Exactly what kind of modifications would be needed to make the Mazda 6 rotors/calipers work on the MX-6? As far as I've seen, just the e-brake line? How hard is that to extend/replace with one that will fit?
1993 Mazda MX6 LS MTX w/265k
CAI, SSAC eBay Headers, Test Pipe, GReddy EVO2 Catback, Front + Rear Strut Tower Bars, Fresh Tune-Up, Short Throw, Indiglo Gauges, A/C Delete, New Timing Belt and Manual TBT mod
The 98+626 V6 and MSP rear rotors are the same size and the calipers from these cars fit like stock so if your buying parts over the counter just order calipers for those cars. They do take a different pad though so keep that in mind when ordering performance pads.
The 6 dose offer larger fronts though, up to 12.6". Rears should all be the same size regardless of the model.
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I would get the MS6 12.6" fronts but i'm still riding on stock rims I'm going to get the 11.8" fronts as I'm almost positive they will work on the stock 15's. I'll price the rotors + calipers from a 98+ 626 or MSP, hopefully I can have this done soon.
1993 Mazda MX6 LS MTX w/265k
CAI, SSAC eBay Headers, Test Pipe, GReddy EVO2 Catback, Front + Rear Strut Tower Bars, Fresh Tune-Up, Short Throw, Indiglo Gauges, A/C Delete, New Timing Belt and Manual TBT mod
I would get the MS6 12.6" fronts but i'm still riding on stock rims I'm going to get the 11.8" fronts as I'm almost positive they will work on the stock 15's. I'll price the rotors + calipers from a 98+ 626 or MSP, hopefully I can have this done soon.
I honestly don't think the 11.8 would fit with the stock 15's, they fit with Probe GT 16's, but it's not tested with MX-6 wheels.
Well then I'll be the first to try it! It won't happen for a bit, but if anything it won't be hard to switch back until I can find some nice rims
1993 Mazda MX6 LS MTX w/265k
CAI, SSAC eBay Headers, Test Pipe, GReddy EVO2 Catback, Front + Rear Strut Tower Bars, Fresh Tune-Up, Short Throw, Indiglo Gauges, A/C Delete, New Timing Belt and Manual TBT mod
This is just from the original post. the 03-05 were the same size as the later years 626 brake upgrade
anyone know if the ebrake modification for the rears is getting a new brake cable? or a strong enough extension of somekind (is this even possible or safe)? yes i know it's been asked before, just don't remember if anyone has actually tried it or come up with a solution
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Originally Posted by MetalPGT
Disc diameter:
03-05 Mazda 6 => 11.1" => Fits no problem with a 16" wheel
06-07 Mazda 6 => 11.8" => Fits no problem with a 16" wheel
06-07 MazdaSpeed 6 => 12.2" => Must have a 17" wheel minimum
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Originally Posted by ragincanadian4
11.8 is the 06-07 Mazda6, 03-05 Mazda6 is 11.4 I think.
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I would get the MS6 12.6" fronts but i'm still riding on stock rims I'm going to get the 11.8" fronts as I'm almost positive they will work on the stock 15's. I'll price the rotors + calipers from a 98+ 626 or MSP, hopefully I can have this done soon.
I have the 626 11.1" fronts and there is just a few mm clearance with the stock wheels. The 11.8" ones wont fit sorry.
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Originally Posted by ragincanadian4
11.8 is the 06-07 Mazda6, 03-05 Mazda6 is 11.4 I think.
The 03-05 mazda6 uses the same 11.1" rotors as the 98+ V6 626 but with different calipers. The calipers+ brackets+ pads interchange as complete assemblies though.
The 06-07 uses the 11.8" rotors in front along with a different bracket to clear the rotor. The pads and caliper are the same.
The rear rotors are all the same for the folowing vehicles, 03.5+ mazdaspeed protege, 03-08 mazda6 and 98+ V6 626. So unless your getting a good deal on used mazda6 rear brakes theres no reason to not simply use 98+ V6 626 or MSP rear calipers/brackets and pads.
The 626 and MSP use the same rear brakes including pads and calipers/brackets.
And the mazdaspeed 6 uses 12.6" front rotors not 12.2" as has been spread around probetalk since the 6 upgrades were first discovered.
The MS6 uses Volvo type calipers and pads as well.
The mazda3 brakes follow the mazda6 in size (11.1" on early 3's and 11.8" on later 3's and 12.6" on MS3's) and will swap as well but the base cars use Volvo style calipers and pads like tha MS6 but with brackets to work with the smaller rotors. The 3 brakes swap on just like the 6 and 626 brakes.
Just sharing what I know to hopefully clarify things for everyone.
Some aditional information for anyone interested, there may be even better upgrades out there.
The Mazda CX-9 uses 12.6" rotors and apear to be the same rotor used on the MS6 and MS3.
The calipers however are 2 piston on the front. A possible healthy upgrade to the allready potent MS6/3 brakes. The calipers are not Volvo style so I assume they use different pads. I doubt the pads interchange at all with other single piston Mazda brake system so the availability of aftermarket pads may be an issue.
The CX-9 also uses thicker vented rear rotors that could be larger in diameter than the 11" rears used in the above cars. I dont know if they will fit or not though, but you would need the entire assembly to fit it at all.
The CX-7 uses a weird front roter diameter of something like 11.25" and 2 piston calipers that look like the CX-9 units with a braket to fit the smaller rotor.
The CX-7 caliper+bracket+pad assembly might fit the 11.1" rotor without the pads hanging off the edge of the rotor but I would just go for the whole package if you wanted 2 pot calipers. I doubt the CX-7 calipers would clear the 15" wheels anyway.
The CX-7 rears are also vented like the CX-9's and may be the same parts.
Last edited by ls six : 12-20-08 at 13:34.
96 MX-6 full exhaust A/C delete spoiler delete probe wheels and a turbo in the worx. 01 626 brake's98 626 sway bar Altima rear sway bar links.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934576
90 pontiac transam. 350 TPI motor new 24# injectors. Rebuilt trans. lots to come.
this is what its all about. Thanx for the write up, i really need tyhis mod, with 17s(about to b 18s) when I stop, the brakes buckle a bit like it struggles to stop. With this I dont think I will have this problem again.
if you're going with 15 inch wheels, you'll only be able to fit the 03-05 years of mazda6 front brakes. with the front 06-07 brakes on, you'll be kicking yourself when you try to put the front wheels back on, let alone trying to put the spare on. yes, I've tried, and no does not work.
I have 06-07 brakes on with 16" FD rims, and they're pretty snug with 16" wheels on
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Originally Posted by willfinch36
so do these fit with 15inch wheels or not then?
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98 626 sway bar Altima rear sway bar links.
I'm going to get the 11.8" fronts as I'm almost positive they will work on the stock 15's. I'll price the rotors + calipers from a 98+ 626 or MSP, hopefully I can have this done soon.
