{"title":"DIXCEL Brake Pads \u0026 Rotors for Honda Civic Type R (FK8 \/ FL5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDIXCEL Brake Pads \u0026amp; Rotors for Honda Civic Type R\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChicane Australia is the Australian distributor for DIXCEL, supplying genuine Japanese brake pads and rotors direct to enthusiasts, workshops, and motorsport teams. The Honda Civic Type R is one of the benchmarks for front-wheel-drive performance — both the FK8 (K20C1) and the current FL5 deliver serious speed from factory and are increasingly common at Australian track days and time attack events. With Brembo 4-piston front calipers as standard equipment, the Type R's braking system is capable from factory but rewards a compound upgrade for both street comfort and circuit performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Right DIXCEL Compound for Your Civic Type R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDaily Driving \u0026amp; Street Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type R's factory pads generate noticeable brake dust — a common complaint from owners who daily their cars. The \u003cstrong\u003eM Type\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ideal street compound, virtually eliminating dust while maintaining the confident initial bite that a front-drive performance car needs. The front brakes do all the heavy lifting on a FWD car, so clean wheels and consistent cold bite make a real difference to the daily ownership experience. The \u003cstrong\u003ePremium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEC Type\u003c\/strong\u003e compounds offer OEM-equivalent replacements with improved pad life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpirited Street \u0026amp; Track Days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZ Type\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural match for the Type R. The graphite metallic construction delivers strong friction from cold and maintains consistency under repeated hard braking — exactly what a front-wheel-drive car demands, since the front brakes handle a disproportionate share of the stopping load. For FK8 and FL5 owners who attend regular track days, the Z Type provides the confidence to brake later without worrying about fade. The \u003cstrong\u003eES Type\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eS Type\u003c\/strong\u003e offer progressively more thermal resistance for drivers on semi-slick tyres or running longer sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCircuit \u0026amp; Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Civic Type R is one of Australia's most competitive FWD time attack platforms. For dedicated track use, the \u003cstrong\u003eRA Type\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRE Type\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSpecom-B\u003c\/strong\u003e compounds deliver the high-temperature stability that sustained circuit driving demands. Front-wheel-drive cars are particularly hard on front brakes — the combination of braking load and steering input generates extreme thermal stress. Race-grade DIXCEL compounds maintain their friction coefficient and pedal feel where street pads would have faded mid-session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliper Fitment — FK8 vs FL5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the FK8 and FL5 Civic Type R come with Brembo 4-piston front calipers as standard, but there are important differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFK8 Civic Type R (2017–2021):\u003c\/strong\u003e Brembo 4-piston front calipers with 350mm ventilated discs. Single-piston rear calipers with 305mm solid discs. DIXCEL offers the full compound range for both front and rear fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFL5 Civic Type R (2022+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Updated Brembo 4-piston front calipers with 350mm ventilated discs. The FL5 uses a different front pad shape to the FK8 — they are not interchangeable. DIXCEL covers the FL5 with dedicated front and rear fitments across all compound tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not mix FK8 and FL5 front pads — they are different part numbers despite both using Brembo 4-piston calipers. Confirm your chassis code when ordering. Contact us if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotors — SD \u0026amp; FS Series for Civic Type R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type R's front brakes absorb the majority of braking energy on a front-wheel-drive car, so rotor quality matters more here than on AWD or RWD platforms. DIXCEL's \u003cstrong\u003eSD (6-slot)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFS (slotted)\u003c\/strong\u003e rotors use high-carbon metallurgy with 20% better thermal crack resistance than standard discs — a genuine advantage for Type R owners who track their cars. The 6-slot pattern helps maintain consistent pad contact and degassing under heavy use. For street-only cars, the \u003cstrong\u003eFP (plain)\u003c\/strong\u003e rotors pair perfectly with M Type pads for a clean, quiet, dust-free setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which compound to choose? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/brake-squeal-guide-bmw-m2-m3-m4\"\u003ebrake squeal and pad selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers how different DIXCEL compounds affect noise, dust, and performance — the principles apply across all vehicles. For Type R owners looking at catch can upgrades for the K20C1 direct-injection engine, we stock \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/radium-engineering\"\u003eRadium Engineering catch can kits for the FK8 and FL5\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixcel-brakes\"\u003eDIXCEL range\u003c\/a\u003e for all available fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll DIXCEL brake\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dixcel-2-piece-front-brake-rotor-pair-honda-civic-type-r-fk8-fl5-350x32mm","title":"DIXCEL 2-Piece Front Brake Rotor Pair – Honda Civic Type R (FK8\/FL5) – 350x32mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDixcel 2-Piece Brake Discs deliver race-proven performance for the Honda Civic Type R (FK8\/FL5), offering exceptional heat stability, consistency, and reduced unsprung weight for both spirited street use and hard circuit driving. Developed for severe endurance conditions, these rotors provide outstanding cooling efficiency and reliable braking even under repeated high-temperature loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach assembly includes the disc, aluminium bell, and hardware, engineered as a direct bolt-on replacement with no modifications required. High-carbon castings, heat-treatment processing, and precise vane construction provide superior crack resistance and stable performance during continuous high-load operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 2-piece assembly: disc, bell, and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on for the listed applications – no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-carbon rotor material for improved thermal stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated rotors for enhanced durability under repeated high-temperature cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-corrosion coated for long-term protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted design for consistent bite and pad deglazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft- and right-specific directional vanes for optimal cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual replacement rings and bells available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBedding-In Procedure (Mandatory)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect bedding-in is critical for performance and rotor life, especially for track use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform 40 consecutive medium-hard brake applications from \u003cstrong\u003e120 km\/h down to 80 km\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minor judder may appear – this will reduce as bedding-in progresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete a gentle cool-down lap to bring rotor temperature below \u003cstrong\u003e100°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the pad transfer layer has turned a uniform white-grey approximately 1 mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for full pad contact, no hot spots, and no abnormal material deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFP-type rotors use directional curved vanes – left and right must be installed correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling efficiency is significantly reduced if installed backwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the \u003cstrong\u003eL\/R\u003c\/strong\u003e markings on each rotor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to the included user manual before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda Civic Type R FK8 (2017–2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda Civic Type R FL5 (2023+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dixcel Brakes","offers":[{"title":"NON-SLIT","offer_id":51684842963237,"sku":"FPBS35032H96R\/97L","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SLIT-12","offer_id":51684842996005,"sku":"FSBS35032H98R\/99L","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/2943\/6709\/files\/main_ph_assembly-1.jpg?v=1764544737"},{"product_id":"dixcel-front-brake-pads-honda-civic-type-r-fk8-fl5","title":"Dixcel Front Brake Pads – Honda Civic Type R (FK8 \/ FL5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDixcel Front Brake Pads – Honda Civic Type R (FK8 \/ FL5)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Honda Civic Type R's front braking performance with Dixcel brake pads, engineered in Japan and developed through decades of OEM supply and motorsport experience. Dixcel pads are designed to deliver consistent braking performance, stable pedal feel, and reliable control for daily driving through to more spirited use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the Dixcel brake pad compounds shown for the Honda Civic Type R FK8 (2017-2021) and FL5 (2022+) platforms. Multiple compound options are available, ranging from street-focused replacements to higher-performance applications. Use the comparison chart on this product page to select the compound best suited to your driving style and vehicle configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle compatibility, OEM part numbers, WVA references, pad shape, and fitment notes are provided in the tabs above. Please ensure your vehicle's year, trim level, and brake configuration are confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which compound is right for your vehicle? 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