re web or replace Miata seatbelt?

The seatbelt in my Miata has begun to fray. Should I re web the existing assembly or get a used assembly? How does one re web the belt?

I don't think you can get factory belts re-webbed. If it's a race belt it usually is better just to buy a new set as the price difference is negligable. If you go with used Flyin' Miata is the way to go. Their salvage dept. is really great!

Before you spend a whole lot of effort, check the price on new ones at Mazda. Chances are it'll be pricey, but sometimes seatbelt stuff is really cheap, or even free if its a safety concern. I haven't done it for a few years, but my wifes 89 Cherokee gotr a new latch 12 years in. for free

Dunno about Mazda, but Honda will replace seatbelts fo' free!!!

Flyin' Miata doesn't sell used seatbelts. They're a one-time-use item. I'd suggest contacting Mazda about it.

spritedriver28 wrote: I don't think you can get factory belts re-webbed.

There are vendors at pretty much every swap meet that will sell you the bits to do it yourself or offer it as a service.

Google turned up these in a few seconds

http://www.seatbeltsolutions.com/

http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

http://www.seatbeltplanet.com/webbing-replacement/

I replaced mine with Mazda belts. No sense in messing with safety.

Streetwiseguy wrote: Before you spend a whole lot of effort, check the price on new ones at Mazda. Chances are it'll be pricey, but sometimes seatbelt stuff is really cheap, or even free if its a safety concern. I haven't done it for a few years, but my wifes 89 Cherokee gotr a new latch 12 years in. for free

I tried to buy a new seatbelt for an old Civic once and the Honda dealer said, "Nope. It's free and we have to install it."

I tried to get Jeep to replace one and they told me that it would be several hundred dollars, even after I mentioned how great Honda service is.

Thank you all for the advice. I will call Mazda today.

$271 from the Mazda dealer. That will be my last option. I am planning to learn rewebbing.

The last place I would order safety stuff from would be a place called ssnake-oyl. Haha.

poopshovel wrote: Dunno about Mazda, but Honda will replace seatbelts fo' free!!!

I lost two different sholder harnesses to hungry dogs. Maybe I need to be driving a Honda.

Seatbelt Solutions did a good job of replacing both of them.

Mazmart sold me a complete assembly yesterday for $90. It looks like new. They also had the newest issue of Grassroots Motorsports on the counter.