DIXCEL 335878 is the rear brake pad for the Honda Civic (FC and FK7, VTi to RS) and the Civic (FL1). These cars share the same rear pad shape, so one DIXCEL part fits them all. It also fits the Japanese-market Freed (GT).
DIXCEL is a Japanese brake specialist that makes its pads in Japan. Rather than one pad for everyone, each DIXCEL pad comes in a range of compounds, so you can match it to how you actually drive.
Choose your compound
- Daily / Street: EC and M Type, for everyday driving.
- Spirited / Track Day: ES and Z Type, for hard road driving and track days.
Everything on this page
- Vehicle fitment: every car this pad fits, with chassis codes and build years. Search for yours.
- Compound comparison: how the four compounds compare side by side.
- Part numbers: the DIXCEL number, the compound SKUs and the pad size.
- Pad shape: the pad drawing, to check against your old pads.
- Bedding-in guide: how to bed in new pads (PDF).
Note: Japanese-market Civic RS (FL1): only cars built from September 2024. For the Civic Type R (FK8 and FL5), see DIXCEL 335161 rear brake pads. Installation by a professional is recommended.
Pairs Well With
- DIXCEL Front Brake Pads - Honda Civic (FC/FK7/FL1) / CR-V (RD7)
- DIXCEL Anti-Squeal Brake Pad Grease - Universal
- DIXCEL 328 Racing Brake Fluid - Universal Fitment - DOT4 (0.5 Litre)
Can't see your car, or not sure which compound suits it? Email sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
FAQ
DIXCEL Brake Pads – Frequently Asked Questions
DIXCEL pads are engineered in Japan to provide improved stopping power, stronger pedal feel, heat resistance and long-term durability. They offer a more controlled braking feel than OEM pads, especially under repeated braking.
- EC Type: Daily street use – quiet & comfortable.
- Premium Type: OEM-plus upgrade for comfort & usability.
- M Type: Ultra-low dust – keeps wheels clean.
- ES Type: Spirited driving & winding roads.
- S Type: Street-sports & occasional track.
- Z Type: Street → supersprints → light circuit.
- RE / Specom B: Motorsport-only – not suitable for road use.
Most street-compound DIXCEL pads include wear sensors if the vehicle requires them. Some cars do not use sensors at all. If your vehicle normally runs a wear sensor and the pad set does not include one, a replacement sensor can be added separately as an optional extra.
Street-focused pads generally include anti-squeal shims and grease. Motorsport compounds typically do not include shims due to high temperature operation and racing caliper design.
Pad life depends heavily on vehicle weight, brake temperature, pad compound and driving style. Gentle daily commuting will see much longer life than repeated hard braking, spirited driving or track use, which can wear pads significantly faster.
Street compounds are designed to minimise noise. Motorsport pads may squeal when cold or lightly used – this is normal behaviour at race-level temperatures.
Yes — bedding-in is essential for correct friction transfer. Perform several medium-pressure stops to apply material to the rotor, followed by light driving to cool the brakes before heavy use.

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