Mugen High Performance Brake System Honda Civic Type R FL5 23+

Mugen High Performance Brake System Honda Civic Type R FL5 23+

Mugen’s High Performance Brake System is the Group B brake upgrade for the FL5 Civic Type R, developed for international circuit use. Mugen tested it repeatedly at brake disc temperatures approaching 900°C.

The kit upgrades the front calipers, discs and brake lines and supplies high-performance pads front and rear. It gives stronger stopping power and a firmer brake feel.

Specifications

• Pad friction coefficient: 0.42–0.53
• Pad operating temperature: 50–800°C
• Development: Circuit tested at disc temperatures approaching 900°C
• Fitting time: approx. 3.0 hours

Key Features

• Developed for international circuit use
• Stronger stopping power and firmer pedal feel
• Front calipers, discs and brake lines
• High-performance pads front and rear
• Pad operating range approx. 50–800°C

What’s in the Box?

• Front brake calipers, left and right
• Front brake discs, left and right
• Front brake lines
• Front brake pad set
• Rear brake pad set

Please note: the high-performance pads may squeal at times, which is normal for this type of pad.

Fitment

• Honda Civic Type R FL5

Not suitable for: the standard Civic FL (non-Type R), or earlier Civic Type R models such as the FK8 and FK2.

Installation

Mugen quotes approx. 3.0 hours to fit. The brake system must be bled after fitting and the new pads and discs bedded in before hard use. Brakes are safety-critical, so this must be fitted by a qualified technician. If you use non-standard wheels, check caliper clearance before ordering.

Is it suitable for road use?

It is built for circuit use. The pads may squeal and work best with some heat in them, so it suits cars that see regular track days.

What is included?

Front calipers, discs, brake lines and pads, plus a rear pad set.

Do I need to bed the brakes in?

Yes. Bed the new pads and discs in gradually with progressively harder stops before using them hard.

Will it fit behind my wheels?

It is developed for the FL5. If you use non-standard wheels,

Which brake fluid should I use?

Use a high-boiling-point fluid such as Mugen High Performance Brake Fluid.

Part reference

• 45000-XNRC-K0S0

With roots in Japanese motorsport dating back to 1973, Mugen holds a distinctive place in Honda’s performance heritage. Its history in race-engine development and competition shapes a range of performance parts and accessories prized by Honda enthusiasts for their engineering, purposeful design and unmistakable identity.