27WON Performance Front 6-Piston Brake Upgrade for 2017+ Honda Civic Type R / 2023+ Acura Integra Type S [FK8/FL5/DE5] Read reviews

We’re no stranger to Big Brake Kits. We developed our first Civic Brake Kit about a decade ago and it’s become the de-facto braking upgrade for the 1.5T 10th Gen CivicX platform. Now, we bring that expertise over to the 2.0T models such as the FK8, FL5, and DE5.

What Honda did right is they went with a 4-piston fixed caliper from the factory, but we felt we could take things a step further with a larger aluminum 6-piston caliper. More caliper capacity, a larger brake pad, and six staggered pistons give us a braking package designed around better pedal feel, improved heat management, more consistent pad wear, and repeatable braking performance whether you’re driving hard on the Street or stacking lap after lap at the Track.

The pistons themselves are constructed from stainless steel, helping resist heat transfer from the brake pad and caliper into the brake fluid. That matters when repeated hard braking starts generating serious temperature and you want the pedal to stay consistent.

Choose the complete Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit and we pair these calipers with our larger 355mm two-piece rotors. Choose the simpler Front 6-Piston Caliper Upgrade and a revised mounting bracket positions the same 27WON 6-piston caliper correctly with the retained front rotor setup on the FK8, FL5, or DE5.

Early versions of the Honda Type R FK8 didn’t use a two-piece rotor, but midway through production Honda caught on and switched to a factory two-piece rotor for better performance. That factory setup still leaves room for improvement in weight, durability, and serviceability.

Choose our complete Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit and you’ll also receive our upgraded 355mm two-piece slotted front rotors. Two-piece construction helps reduce unnecessary weight and makes the rotor more serviceable because the outer iron rotor ring can be replaced independently of the aluminum hat. We also use a slotted surface to help evacuate pad debris and gases during repeated hard braking better.

Want a lower cost of entry? That’s why we also introduced the new Front 6-Piston Caliper Only Upgrade option. Instead of requiring our larger 355mm rotor package, this configuration uses a revised caliper mounting bracket specifically designed to position the 27WON 6-piston caliper correctly with the factory FK8, FL5, or DE5 front rotor setup. You still get the calipers, Street brake pads, DOT-approved stainless steel brake lines, mounting hardware, and everything needed for the conversion just without the upgraded rotors.

A braking upgrade wouldn’t be complete without ditching those stock rubber brake lines. Although Honda did go some length making sure a good portion of the line is already metal, they didn’t take it all the way and so our included brake lines finish the job.

Both the Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit and Front 6-Piston Caliper Upgrade include DOT-approved stainless steel brake lines. These replace the remaining stock rubber sections that work fine on the Street but can contribute to a softer or mushier pedal sensation when the braking system is being pushed hard.

• Two configurations are available: the complete Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit with 355mm 27WON rotors or the Front 6-Piston Caliper Upgrade without rotors.
• The Front 6-Piston Caliper Upgrade does NOT include front brake rotors. This configuration includes 27WON 6-piston calipers, Blue Street brake pads, DOT-approved stainless steel brake lines, revised application-specific caliper brackets, and mounting hardware. Follow Honda FSM for replacement procedures on OEM rotors when minimum thickness is reached. Worn, damaged or warped rotors will cause excessive brake pad wear
• The 27WON 6-piston brake system is designed to be used with 18" or larger diameter wheels. OEM FK8/FL5/DE5 wheels do not require use of a wheel spacer with the applicable 27WON brake configuration
• Due to the larger 27WON caliper & shape, the un-swept area of the rotor nearest the hub will increase slightly. 27WON brake pads are wider, but not as tall as the OE pad.
• Supplied Blue Street pads are intended for spirited Street use. For Track use we recommend Race-specific pads that can be purchased with your brake kit. To purchase a set of Blue Street replacement pads direct from us click here.
• We recommend pairing this Front Brake Upgrade with our upgraded Rear Rotor Set for improved brake balance
• For the complete Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit with our 355mm two-piece rotors only: 30mm is the minimum rotor thickness before replacement is required. These rotors can be turned down on a lathe but not past the minimum 30mm. Replacement rotors and rotor rings are available. Call to order 571-271-0271

Both 6-piston brake configurations come standard with our Blue Street brake pads. These pads are designed around real-world drivability, spirited Street use, and occasional light-duty performance driving.

Planning to repeatedly put serious temperature into the braking system at the Track? Step up to our optional Red Race pads or choose from a variety of compatible performance compounds from manufacturers such as Hawk, Ferodo, and AP Racing.

This gives you the freedom to match the pad compound to how you actually use the car instead of being locked into one option. You can keep one set for the Street and another for serious Track duty and swap between them as needed.

Note: our Race pads are not recommended for regular daily driving. They’re called Race pads for a reason!

We know fitment is important, so we designed both versions of our 6-piston front brake upgrade around the rotor package they’re intended to use. Billet steel caliper brackets and Class 12.9 mounting hardware are included so you have the correct components for the job.

The Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit uses a bracket designed around our 355mm two-piece rotor package while the Front 6-Piston Caliper Upgrade uses a slightly different, revised bracket to correctly position the same 27WON 6-piston caliper with the factory FK8, FL5, or DE5 front rotor setup.

All brake pads require proper bed-in and it’s important to correctly bleed your brake fluid anytime you replace the braking components (all instructions included).

READ OUR BREAK DOWN OF THE OEM BRAKING SYSTEM

PART 1:
What makes up your OEM Brembo braking system ↓↓↓

PART 2:
The Full Scoop on Our Upgraded 6-Piston Design

PART 3:
Big Braking Without the Big Bucks - 6 Piston Caliper Upgrade

Our 6-piston front brake upgrades are designed to be aftermarket-wheel friendly, but we recommend always checking wheel clearance before installation.

Download our current wheel fitment guide here: >>>***WHEEL FITMENT GUIDE***<<<

Brake Pad Cross Reference -The following brake pads series may operate with the 27WON 6 Piston Calipers. Our unique design allows you the freedom to choose the best pad compound that works for you.

• Hawk – HB109xx.650 17MM
• Ferodo FRP3076 17MM
• AP Racing – CP5070D51 & CP5070D54 17MM
• Pagid 8018 17MM