{"title":"Alcon Big Brake Kits for Honda Civic Type R FK8 \u0026 FL5","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.alcon-ctr a { color: #1a5490 !important; text-decoration: underline; }\n.alcon-ctr a:hover { color: #0d3a6b !important; background-color: transparent !important; text-decoration: underline; }\n.alcon-ctr a:visited { color: #1a5490 !important; }\n.alcon-ctr a:focus,\n.alcon-ctr a:active { color: #0d3a6b !important; background-color: transparent !important; outline: 2px solid #1a5490; }\n.alcon-ctr ::selection { background: #ffe066; color: #000; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alcon-ctr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorsport-grade Alcon Big Brake Kits for the Honda Civic Type R FK8 (2017–2021) and FL5 (2023+) — both K20C1 2.0T platforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt-on front kits using Alcon CAR97 MONO6 calipers, plus the forged Alcon TA6 race-derived street\/track option. UK-engineered by Alcon in Tamworth, paired with Paragon 2-piece floating rotors, and shipped Australia-wide from Chicane's Central Coast NSW base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more — Full FK8\/FL5 fitment guide, why factory Brembos warp on the FK8, kit options (CAR97 vs TA6), wheel clearance, pad compound selection and how to spec the right Alcon kit for your build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCivic Type R Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFK8 (2017–2021):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10th-gen Civic Type R, K20C1 2.0T — the AU volume platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFL5 (2023+):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11th-gen Civic Type R, K20C1 2.0T — current production CTR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlcon's CTR front kit covers both FK8 and FL5 with the same core hardware — same caliper, same mounting brackets, same rotor system. Honda kept the brake mounting geometry consistent across the K20C1 platform generations, which means a single Alcon kit specification fits both chassis without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background: #fff8e6; border-left: 4px solid #d4a017; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Clearance Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Alcon CTR front BBK requires \u003cstrong\u003eminimum 18-inch wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e. FK8 came factory with 20×8.5J BBS wheels, FL5 with 19×9.5J BBS wheels — so most owners are already on appropriate sizes. For owners running 18-inch wheels (track setups, lightweight rotational mass builds), verify clearance against the Alcon fitment template before ordering. BBK kits are built to order and not returnable for wheel clearance issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the FK8 \u0026amp; FL5 Need an Alcon Brake Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Civic Type R has a brake problem that's almost universally documented across owner forums, track day reports and Honda service bulletins — and Alcon's CTR kits exist specifically to fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. The FK8's drilled rotors warp and groove.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2017–2019 FK8 came with cross-drilled front rotors that are notorious for developing uniform circular grooves on the friction surface after even moderate track use. Honda quietly revised the rotor design for 2020–2021 (switching to slotted rather than drilled), but every 2017-2019 FK8 in Australia is in the affected window. Buyers report rotor replacement as routine maintenance after track days — a problem that disappears entirely when moving to a 2-piece floating rotor system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. K20C1 generates serious heat under boost.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.0T K20C1 produces 228kW\/400Nm factory (FK8) or 235kW\/420Nm factory (FL5 US-spec) — and tuned cars running PRL HVI\/intercooler\/P700 hardware comfortably make 260-300kW at the wheels. That's significantly more power than the factory brake system was sized for. The factory brakes manage stock-tune street driving, but they run out of thermal headroom rapidly on track or under hard road use on hot Australian days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. The FK8\/FL5 is heavier than its hatchback platform suggests.\u003c\/strong\u003e FK8 is 1,440kg and FL5 is 1,429kg — significant mass for a 2.0L hot hatch. Combined with the K20C1's serious power delivery, the cars demand brake hardware sized for genuine sport\/track use rather than economy-car derived components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alcon BBK addresses all three issues: motorsport-derived caliper construction, 2-piece floating rotors that resist warping and grooving, and significant thermal capacity for sustained heavy braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Option 1 — Paragon × Alcon CAR97 Front Mono6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship street\/track upgrade for the FK8\/FL5 — pairs Alcon's CAR97 MONO6 caliper (6-piston monobloc, gravity die cast aluminium, ZG-spec pistons) with Paragon's 2-piece floating rotor system. The most common Alcon CTR configuration sold worldwide and the right answer for the majority of owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaliper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcon CAR97 MONO6 — 6-piston monobloc, gravity die cast aluminium, ZG-spec pistons (30.2 \/ 34.9 \/ 38.1mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paragon 2-piece floating, 355mm or 380mm × 32mm options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating T-Bobbin (12-bolt) rotor-to-hat mounting, hard-coat anodised 6061-T6 aerospace aluminium hats, stainless steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBell finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black anodised or silver anodised options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixcel\"\u003eDIXCEL\u003c\/a\u003e compound options available for street, street\/track and dedicated track use — see pad selection guide below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodridge ADR-approved braided stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt-on, works with OEM ABS, OEM master cylinder, and factory rear brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling improvement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directional ventilation vanes — Paragon's 2-piece rotors run up to 30% cooler than OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Option 2 — Alcon TA6 Front Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners who want pure Alcon hardware end-to-end (rather than the Paragon collaboration kit), the Alcon TA6 is the right answer. Forged 6-piston caliper, motorsport-derived design, dust-sealed for daily-driver use, with Alcon's own 2-piece S-Groove discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaliper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcon TA6 — forged 6-piston, motorsport-derived, dust seals + stainless steel castellated pistons (designed for street\/track dual-use rather than pure race)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcon 2-piece S-Groove, 380mm × 32mm, semi-floating drive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixcel\"\u003eDIXCEL\u003c\/a\u003e compound options available for street, street\/track and dedicated track use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrackets \u0026amp; hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel caliper bracket, all hardware, ADR-approved braided brake lines included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e FK8 and FL5 — confirmed compatible with all 18-inch wheels tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo modifications required\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct replacement for the factory brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLower-Cost Alternative — Performance OE Replacement Rotors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every CTR owner needs a full BBK. If your factory Brembo calipers are healthy but the rotors are worn or grooved (the 2017-2019 FK8 drilled rotor issue), a direct-fit 350mm × 32mm 2-piece replacement rotor is a meaningful improvement at significantly lower cost than a complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350mm × 32mm, replaces Honda OEM part numbers 45251-TGH-A01 (FK8) \/ 45251-TV8-E02 (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3kg per rotor — saves ~1.8kg of unsprung weight per side vs OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CM-250 high-carbon alloy cast iron rings, slotted friction face (less prone to cracking than OEM drilled rotors), Paragon aluminium bell with T-Bobbin floating system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directional ventilation vanes, ~30% cooler than OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with OEM Brembo calipers, OEM ABS, OEM brake pads or aftermarket pads with matching depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory brake bias preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e — no need to rebalance the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the right answer for owners who want to fix the rotor grooving issue without committing to a full BBK upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Link to the PRL Build Path\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Civic Type R brake upgrade typically arrives at Stage 2 or Stage 3 of a serious build — after the intake, intercooler, downpipe and tune are sorted, and the car is making enough additional power to push the factory brakes past their thermal envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building an FK8 or FL5 through the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prl-motorsports\"\u003ePRL Motorsports range\u003c\/a\u003e, the natural pairing is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e PRL HVI intake → PRL Race Downpipe → ECU tune (~250kW wheels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add PRL Intercooler + KOYORAD radiator to handle the heat load + \u003cstrong\u003eupgrade brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Alcon CTR BBK earns its place here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e PRL P700 turbo upgrade (300+ kW wheels) — Alcon BBK becomes non-negotiable, factory brakes can't cope with the power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-motor builds — move to Alcon TA6 forged caliper or dedicated race compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/civic-type-r-fk8-vs-fl5-mod-comparison\"\u003eFK8 vs FL5 modification path comparison\u003c\/a\u003e for the full Civic Type R build sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePad Compound Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Civic Type R's combination of weight, power and track usage profile makes pad selection particularly important. The wrong pad compound undoes the benefit of an expensive caliper upgrade. Chicane stocks the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixcel\"\u003eDIXCEL\u003c\/a\u003e range across street, street\/track and dedicated motorsport compounds — all designed to work with Alcon's caliper geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily driving + spirited road:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIXCEL Z-Type or M-Type — strong initial bite from cold, low noise and dust, reasonable wear for daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily + occasional track days:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIXCEL ES-Type — higher operating temperature range, more aggressive bite under load, still street-usable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated track \/ Time Attack:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIXCEL R-Type or RA-Type — race-spec compounds, not suitable for cold-pad street use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixcel\"\u003eDIXCEL collection\u003c\/a\u003e for vehicle-specific pad sets, or get in touch and we'll spec the right compound for your build and intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompleting the FK8\/FL5 Build — Supporting Modifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alcon BBK handles braking. For the rest of the Civic Type R build, pair with the Chicane Australia CTR range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake, turbo \u0026amp; charge air:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prl-motorsports-fk8\"\u003ePRL Motorsports FK8\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prl-motorsports-fl5\"\u003ePRL Motorsports FL5\u003c\/a\u003e — HVI intake, race downpipe, intercooler, P700 turbo upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e KOYORAD aluminium radiator (FK8\/FL5 application) — direct-fit upgrade for the factory plastic-tank unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads \u0026amp; rotors:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixcel\"\u003eDIXCEL\u003c\/a\u003e pads and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paragon\"\u003eParagon Performance\u003c\/a\u003e 2-piece rotor replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korsh\"\u003eKORSH\u003c\/a\u003e downpipes and catbacks for FK8\/FL5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardrace\"\u003eHardrace\u003c\/a\u003e control arms, bushings and supporting components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel system (built-motor builds):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/injector-dynamics\"\u003eInjector Dynamics\u003c\/a\u003e injectors for E85 and big-power builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Lead Times\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paragon × Alcon CAR97 kit and the Alcon TA6 kit are both built-to-order with caliper colour, pad compound and bell finish selected per order. Typical lead times: 2-4 weeks for standard configurations (silver caliper, DIXCEL street or street\/track compound), 4-6 weeks for custom colours or race-compound pads. The 350mm OE-replacement rotor option typically ships faster as it's a stock item. We hold inventory of the most-requested CTR configurations — get in touch before ordering and we'll confirm current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlcon Civic Type R — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Alcon CAR97 kit fit both FK8 and FL5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Honda kept the brake mounting geometry consistent across the FK8 and FL5 platforms, so the same Alcon kit fits both. The caliper bracket, rotor mounting and brake line specifications are identical — only the pad compound and caliper colour are typically configured per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the Alcon kit work with the factory FK8 \/ FL5 rear brakes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The Alcon front BBK is engineered to maintain factory brake bias when paired with the OEM rear brakes. This is the standard configuration — for owners who want a complete front+rear upgrade, dedicated rear kits are available (contact us for the rear caliper options that pair with your specific front kit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the Alcon kit fit my FK8 with the factory 20-inch BBS wheels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. FK8 BBS wheels are 20×8.5J and clear both the 355mm and 380mm Alcon CTR kits without modification. FL5 owners on the factory 19×9.5J BBS also have clearance for both rotor sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm running 18-inch wheels for track use — will the Alcon kit still fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost 18-inch wheels clear the 355mm kit, and many clear the 380mm kit. Verify against the Alcon fitment template before ordering — wheel design and offset matter as much as diameter. The TA6 kit is \"confirmed compatible with all 18-inch wheels tested\" by Alcon. For specific wheel verification, send us your wheel details before placing the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my 2017-2019 FK8 keep developing grooves on the front rotors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a well-known issue specific to the 2017-2019 FK8 cross-drilled front rotor design. Honda revised the rotor to a slotted design for the 2020-2021 model years. The drilled rotors develop uniform circular grooves on the friction surface, particularly after track use. The fix is either Honda's revised 2020-2021 OEM rotor (still iron, still warps under hard use), the Paragon 350mm 2-piece direct-replacement rotor (works with factory Brembos), or a full Alcon BBK upgrade (resolves the issue permanently).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the CAR97 kit and the TA6 kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe CAR97 kit (Paragon × Alcon) uses Alcon's gravity die cast monobloc caliper paired with Paragon's 2-piece rotor system. The TA6 kit uses Alcon's forged 6-piston caliper paired with Alcon's own S-Groove rotor. The CAR97 is the higher-volume Advantage Extreme line; the TA6 is the motorsport-derived street\/track option. Both are excellent — the CAR97 typically suits street\/spirited road\/light track use, while the TA6 leans more towards regular track work. Pricing is broadly comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to upgrade the master cylinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor both the CAR97 and TA6 kits with factory rear brakes, no — the factory FK8\/FL5 master cylinder produces enough volume for the upgraded caliper piston area. Full front+rear BBK builds may benefit from a master cylinder upgrade; we'll confirm against your specific kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly can you source an Alcon CTR kit in Australia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStandard configurations typically ship 2-4 weeks from order. Custom-colour builds and race-compound pad options run 4-6 weeks. The 350mm OE-replacement rotor option (for owners keeping factory Brembos) is typically a faster stock item. 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