Jass Performance Hardtop Brackets Side Mazda MX-5 NA NB

Jass Performance Hardtop Brackets Rear For Mazda MX-5 NA NB
With the Jass hardtop brackets, you can securely and permanently mount the OEM hardtop. This can reduce body flex, wind noise, and squeaks, and provides a coupé-like feel.

Laser-cut from 4mm steel, pre-bent and powder-coated, Jass designed these as a direct fit with or without the interior trim. These brackets create a strong metal-on-metal connection between the hardtop and the chassis.

Furthermore, by omitting the OEM clamps, you can save as much as 2KG in weight. If you install a hardtop, you can remove your soft top to further reduce weight and create more cabin space, ideal for track and race cars.

Features
Permanent hardtop installation
Reduces chassis flex, wind noise, and squeaks
Laser-cut from 4mm steel
Black powder coating
Uses OEM bolts
Sold as a pair
Please note: these are only the rear brackets, front brackets are sold separately (see below).

Installation notes

Jass recommends the following installation procedure for best results

Loosely mount the brackets on the hardtop (3 bolts).
Center the brackets on the frames using the 2 larger bolts
Tighten the 3 hardtop bolts
Push the hardtop into place using one of the following techniques: a) A second person pushes the hardtop forward for the front brackets and down for the rear bracket.
b) Use one of the OEM clamps while tightening the bracket on the other side. You may need to slightly adjust the brackets after a short break-in period using this method.

Tighten all bracket bolts.
The hardtop will settle into its final position quite quickly, usually around 20-30 km. If there is wind noise, you may need to remount the front brackets. If you do this, you will need to remove the rear ones to allow for further adjustment.
Some important things to consider before installing the hardtop - Make sure the rear mounts, attached to the Frankenstein bolts, have the rubber insulation at the bottom. Damaged or missing insulation can cause knocking sounds at the rear.
- Before installation, you should lubricate the hardtop seal with a silicone grease. This significantly reduces the chance of the seal squeaking.