Mazda 6 Big Brake Upgrade How To - Page 9

**Chefsp0t** · 10-21-09, 9:41

Want to make copies of the bracket? I might be interested.

**ZE Power MX6** · 10-21-09, 19:33

I actually thought about that, but first I need to confirm all the parts first, hint: order those hats and rotors and make sure the whole kit fit properly, then I can decide if I want to make copies of them or not, it also depend on how many people are interested.

**Chefsp0t** · 10-23-09, 15:35

The ms3 front calipers won't fit the mx6 without a bracket being made. The space between their mounting holes is smaller than the mx6's. Making brackets probably wouldn't be too difficult though.

**Nealio** · 10-24-09, 13:13

But if you are going to need a bracket, you might as well start with a better caliper.

**ZE Power MX6** · 10-24-09, 16:14

Yea, if you need to make a bracket, I would go with at least a 4 piston caliper.

**Chefsp0t** · 10-24-09, 18:55

We'll see. The caliper is definitely an upgrade anyway. The pads are much bigger than the mx6 and the rotors are huge.

**A Simple MX6** · 10-26-09, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxfuel007

keep in mind, the 03-05 calipers should fit fine

however since the 06-07 and up calipers are bigger, even with the latch being the same size, because the caliper is bigger, the latch location is pushed back a bit so that if you are able to get the cable on, it may be partially pulled.

the mazdaspeed calipers are even bigger....

this is what I think. Haven't purchased larger rear calipers yet, but I'm still holding out for 98+ 626 v6 calipers, which are the same size as the 03-05 calipers. I have 06-07 front calipers, enough stopping power for now. brake upgrades are expensive

Wait, so the 03-05 Mazda6 calipers should have the stock parking brake cable reach them just fine? Iirc, mine didn't seem to be long enough, but that was back in April.

Does anyone know if they do fit for sure?

**ls six** · 10-26-09, 20:00

Nice work fitting the Mach/terminator calipers and rotors, I always thought the SN mustang brakes would nearly fit but the only ones I found localy were the base 2 pot calipers and smaller rotor set that came on the revised SN's.

Disapointing to hear about the 3 brakes not fitting, It's proabably just the bracket though. The rotors and calipers look identical to the Mazda 6 counterparts.

Still working with the FD 4 pots

**A Simple MX6** · 11-19-09, 0:35

I think someone should make brackets that allow the parking brake cable to bolt up when you use Mazda6/Speed6 brakes on the Mx6. I would if I had the tools...