What Should You Buy? ULTIMATE Brake Pad Guide for the Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

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After trying out so many different brake pads on my Civic Type R, my Honda Prelude, my E90 335d, my S2000 etc... I wanted to put together a definitive brake pad guide for all FK8 Civic Type R owners. I've tested a lot of brakes on the track, on the street, in the snow and all kinds of other environments.
Additional step for rear brake pad change: shorturl.at/nuGT4
Recommended brake Fluid - amzn.to/3cDhHzg
-Front Street Pads
Akebono ASP1001 - amzn.to/2RxfAVl
Hawk Ceramic - amzn.to/34vzwgy
Duralast Ceramic Brake Pads DGC1001 Autozone.com
-Front Street/Performance pads
Hawk HP Plus - amzn.to/2Xwdg4S
Stoptech Sport Pads - amzn.to/2V0QXCE
Duralast GT - discontinued :(
-Front Track/Race only pads:
Hawk DTC60 FRONT brake pads: amzn.to/2UXqiWd
-Rear Street Pads
Hawk Ceramic - amzn.to/2RwawRe
Hawk HP Plus - amzn.to/2xcse5r
Recommend using stock rear pads as well...
-Rear performance pads
Hawk DTC30 REAR brake pads: amzn.to/2X341ZL
Brake Bleeder: amzn.to/3b95d1V
Brake Fluid I use: amzn.to/3aajqdu
Additional step for rear brake pads: shorturl.at/nuGT4
Tools:
Brake Pad/Caliper grease - amzn.to/2ftXGTt
Brake Caliper compressor (recommended) - amzn.to/2vo7pym
Low Profile jack - amzn.to/2vkZ93I
Electric Impact Driver - amzn.to/2vopk8k
C clamp - amzn.to/2hLUGm6
12 mm metric socket - here's a kit - amzn.to/2x2n77O
Allen key set - amzn.to/2wvDhBv
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[@plorwax]

Endless mx72. You’ll be surprised how amazing that pad is.

[@mdev8846]

You are right. And Endless brake fluid too !

[@typer600rr]

How did I miss this video. Will watch any type r videos you make. There is like nobody making type r videos on KZbin

[@FlyinGato]

KZbin doesn’t like to send my videos out to people sometimes

[@typer600rr]

FlyinGato np I just sub’d lol

[@jasmineb.9291]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to create this video and share your wealth of knowledge!!! I just bought a 2017 RED 10th generation Type R with only 7,400 miles on it!!!! However, I came across your video because I purchased my vehicle with the original Brembo pads on it. Im assuming with 7,000 + original miles along with the original OEM factory pads….new ones will be needed in the near future?!! I’m just not sure how soon the original factory sold Brembo pads will last. I guess only time will tell!!!

[@FlyinGato]

Your pads, unless they were used on the track, are just fine, take the wheel off and see how much pad is left on it, if it isn’t much change them

[@madmage2676]

Nicely done intro video for pads. Would like to see an in-depth analysis and review of track pads, not just the Hawk etc that you talk about here, but Paragon, Winmax, Project Mu, Carbotech, Endless, etc.

[@TheVector88]

Hey man, "Choice paralysis" is the term you were looking for at 5:28 :)

[@FlyinGato]

damn, that's exactly what I was looking for lol

[@mdev8846]

For street performance ( no circuit, no tracks ), Pagid Street Plus brake pads is a good choice.

[@thinkforyourself5672]

Would there be an issue using different front and rear pads? I was going to go with the Hawk Street up front and Hawk Ceramic in the back but don't know if that would cause any problems. No tracking as of now. Just spirited street driving

[@mdev8846]

It's a problem, you don't make experiments...The new Pagid Street Plus brake pads are better.

[@dustindenemark3326]

Awesome Thanks again Gato for more information I know now what pads I'm going to be getting when the time comes for new ones!👍

[@FlyinGato]

Happy to help! Next up, I'll be talking about suspension!

[@rustybrown771]

I just put brembo brakes on my st. Came from a focus rs (which came stock on rs). They literally look the same as what is on the type r down to every bolt and pin. Guessing they are same. Rs they where only available in blue and my car is red so I painted them. These come in red and if they are the same that would’ve saved me some time.

[@jwinn681]

Such a good video! Thank you for the help !

[@josephabakersr3884]

Very nicely handled Sir.

[@FlyinGato]

Thank you kindly

[@xSyrious]

Thanks for the video! I've been looking into pads lately so this was great timing haha

[@FlyinGato]

Glad I could help!

[@AngelsMindsetPR]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@alexw3272]

Watched it again, very good video

[@kenau1902]

Hi There, Thank you for making this video. I have been researching for brake pads for the rear and found this video really helpful. I am probably gonna go for the HAWK High Performance Street 5.0 brake pads you recommended in the video however I was wondering what's your opinion on the Project Mu brake pads? I don't mind the dust and noise but would like the brake pad to be heat resistive. I don't drive it hard very often but every now and then I do have a little fun around the hill and therefore would like a pair of good quality pads for the car. Thank you :)

[@FlyinGato]

Protect mu makes really great pads as well

[@chrispy4u2]

Which front brake pads will last the longest? I’m thinking about going with Hawk DTC 30 for the rear.

[@robertbishop9229]

Got a question what do you recommend for rotors, solid, slot ect... Thanks in advance

[@FlyinGato]

Solid rotors, no slots, not drilled, these are the most cost effective, and best rotors for any track car. Two piece rotors, again with solid surface, are the absolute best, as it isolates some of the heat away from the hub. Hope this helps!

[@Bigbacon]

Wwre you the one that used autozone pads or whatever for regular driving? I watched a bunch of your videos and cant remember whst you used

[@charliep3co]

What brake pads do you recommend for my type r I use it for daily drive but some times I race I live in New York so summer can be really hoy and winter can be really cold I don’t want them to make a lot of noise I don’t care

[@DrJekyll23]

Hey Elias what do you think about project Mu PS F906/R385 (Front&Rear)? Its time for a breakpad change and not sure what to go with. I'm watching the vid now. I mostly street and spirited driving. I also drive NY->Poconos a a dozen weekends a year.

[@FlyinGato]

oh, hey, I live in the poconos! the Project Mus are good pads for sure, but if you're street driving/spirited and don't mind the dust the Project Mus create, you should look at the stoptech sport pads, similar performance, less price. I have them listed in the description.

[@DrJekyll23]

@@FlyinGato thanks for the quick reply, yeah we head to scotrun right by camelback. Heading there this weekend infact. Are the stoptech sports for the front only? Thats what I'm seeing on Tirerack. Btw, great work on the vids I'm glad you were able to fix the R and keep it alive. 🤙

[@riship2500]

Hey is it okay to swap pads only between street pads and track pads but stay on the same rotor? Thinking of going paragon rotors with akebono for street and a set of track pads for track use. And run better brake fluid

[@FlyinGato]

Yea definitely, just bed in the pads after every change

[@riship2500]

@@FlyinGato thanks for the insight going to have to look into how to properly bed pads! Appreciate the videos hope you’re enjoying that c6 ;)

[@charliesmith7942]

Can u get a way with track pads as daily? I really don't wanna swap back and forth. My srt4 ran fine daily with dtc 60

[@FlyinGato]

I run em, lots of dust but I don’t care

[@charliesmith7942]

@@FlyinGato stop ok when cold?

[@FlyinGato]

Yea, as long as they are bedded in they will stop, they we’ll just make an almost infinite amount of dust that will ruin your wheels if you don’t clean them often

[@charliesmith7942]

@@FlyinGato appreciate it

[@charliesmith7942]

@@FlyinGato last question: can I get away with slapping the race pads on the stock rotors that have already had street use, or will the previous stock pad material hinder them?

[@robertrishel3685]

I changed my rear pads and now my cars computer is constantly tripping warnings about the electronic ebrake….I followed the Honda procedure for replacing pads without using a computer but it just won’t fix it. The dealer insists the Hawk rear pads are too think….? Which seems like nonsense to me. I just don’t know what to do aside from surrendering it over to the dealer, along with my wallet.

[@thedriverux]

Any thoughts on g-loc or fedoro brake pads for swapping at the track? Esp since changing the front brembo pads are easy and quick.

[@FlyinGato]

those are both good, but I think I chose some good track pads, for HARD track days, the Hawks are hard to beat

[@thedriverux]

@@FlyinGato I've never tried any other than the Ford oem for my front brembos. They haven't failed me yet on the track and still giving me confidence each lap. I hear and see a lot of hype around hawk and gloc and have yet to try them as a dedicated track pad for myself. Any experience comparing pads to winmax? Any thoughts or insight for brake pad ratings?

[@williamcaro5655]

Thanks so much for the info

[@archanabodas854]

I am a Michigan resident and use my Honda civic for daily drives and mostly on highways. Do you recommend ceramic brake pads? Will they work well in cold weather conditions?

[@FlyinGato]

I do recommend

[@archanabodas854]

Thank you!!

[@TypeRkev]

If you need new pads , would the R start making like a scratching on the rotor type noise ? Like a squeaky noise too without accelerating or braking ?

[@FlyinGato]

Yea,.but that also could be a little rock stuck on the rotor

[@cruzcntrl2257]

I have this same problem right now I am unsure what the noise could be but it is coming from the right rear tire on my R.

[@rorifk8968]

I just had the same issue on my right rear as well. Honda said they need to be replaced, but that the oem rotors can not be resurfaced and those too will need to be replaced. However nothing is wrong with the rotors.

[@CJax749]

Have you taken the type r badge off mate? (From the front grill) how come?

[@adamzeller7249]

he got a different grill

[@FlyinGato]

yea it's a different grill for better airflow

[@CJax749]

FlyinGato Fair enough; that why the red Honda badge is gone as well

[@FlyinGato]

Yea, trying to find the right one that'll fit there so I can get the red badge back

[@DreahHeadJ26]

If I change my pads do I need to change my rotors ?

[@FlyinGato]

You don't unless your rotors are worn out

[@Rickjames127]

Pad slappers confirmed

[@YTkingcherry]

Better than the brembos?

[@madmage2676]

How do you define better? As he says, it depends upon your use case (daily, street performance, autocross, track) and what's important to you (cost, noise, dust, etc).

[@TC-rx3hv]

What pads come stock on the Type R?

[@TassieLorenzo]

Stock is the Ferodo 4495 in the front. It has a DOT friction code of FF which means it falls in the band mu ~ 0.35-0.45. They are probably similar to the aftermarket Ferodo DS Performance pads, so one step below the Ferodo DS2500.

[@TC-rx3hv]

@@TassieLorenzo thanks. They make so much noise and leave so much brake dust. I hate them.

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@TC-rx3hv Oh ok, lol. That's really normal for semi-metallic sports brake pads though. FlyingGato mentioned a bunch of ceramic brake pads that will fix that, but Honda (or Brembo) put them on the car because they allow it to handle track duty out of the box (we'll leave the cooling issues aside!). Remember when Nismo took the normal Ferodo Brembo brake pads out of the 370Z Nismo and put comfort ceramics in from the factory instead? Car and Driver lost the brakes and crashed the car on their "Lightning Lap" challenge. 😬 There are sports ceramic brake pads you can get though too, they'll probably be a bit wooden when cold compared to semi-metallics though which I guess is why they go for semi-metallics as stock so that they also work well cold on a street car (while having the heat resistance as well).

[@TC-rx3hv]

@@TassieLorenzo wow I did not know that but I can see now why they used these out of the box. I don’t track mine really so I may go with Hawks so I don’t have to clean my wheels like twice a week LOL

[@zoob4371]

@@TassieLorenzohow would the stoptech sport pads hold up for aggressive street driving/spirted driving and 1-3 track days a month?

[@alexw3272]

Thank you so much .

[@NEWNATURE777]

Great, love the DR flag on the helmet! arriba la Raza 👍

[@necophilip]

Why don't you name yourself CarParts 101?

[@2easymode]

ty got some Akebono for my type r used your link too!!!!!

[@FlyinGato]

Nice!

[@juanbravo9408]

Todo suena muy bien gato todas son buenas brake

[@FlyinGato]

gracias Juan