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Does the Type R have Brembo brakes?

Yes. In the current Honda Civic Type R, Brembo brakes are used on the front axle, delivering strong stopping power and fade resistance. The rear brakes are part of the overall braking package and can vary by year and market. This article explains how Brembo brakes fit into the Type R lineup today and how it has varied over its generations.


Understanding the Type R lineage


The Type R badge denotes Honda’s high-performance variants. Among these, the Civic Type R is the best-known modern example, with braking hardware chosen to balance track capability and daily usability. Braking components have evolved across generations and regions, with the front brakes typically forming the performance core of the package.


Current Civic Type R braking setup


The latest Civic Type R relies on Brembo-branded front brakes to achieve the car’s high-speed stopping performance and enduring pedal feel. The front system uses high-performance calipers paired with large discs designed to resist fade during spirited driving. The rear braking hardware is integrated into the vehicle’s overall system and branding can vary by market and model year.



  • The front axle features Brembo-brand brake calipers.

  • The front discs are large and engineered for performance and fade resistance.

  • The rear brakes complete the system and may differ in branding depending on market/year.


In summary, Brembo is the standard for the Civic Type R’s front brakes in the current form, while the rear-brake branding is not uniform across all markets and generations.


Why this matters for performance and maintenance


Brembo front calipers contribute to stronger, more consistent braking under repeated loads, which is a key selling point for a performance hatch like the Type R. Maintenance and replacement parts for Brembo components are widely available through Honda’s official channels and aftermarket suppliers, helping owners keep the brakes in peak condition.


Summary


The Type R, specifically the modern Civic Type R, uses Brembo brakes on the front axle, reflecting its performance-focused braking setup. Always verify the exact specifications for your model year and market, especially regarding the rear brakes and any optional performance packages.

Does the Type R come with Brembo brakes?


The front brake discs are 320 mm (12.6 in) diameter and fitted with four-piston Brembo calipers.



Which Mustangs come with Brembo brakes?


The Brembo and Ford relationship dates back to the 1996 when Brembo supplied the front brake discs for the Mustang Cobra. Fast forward to 2000 when Brembo calipers and discs adorned the Mustang Cobra R. Currently Brembo brakes stop the Mustang Mach 1, Shelby GT and Shelby GT500.



Do Teslas come with Brembo brakes?


Yes the performance models have Brembo and Mando brakes. Matthew Holec so does the 2025 MY RWD....



Which cars come with Brembo brakes?


  • BUGATTI. Brembo's biggest ever carbon brakes, only for the Bolide.
  • PAGANI. Carbo-titanium masterpiece for Utopia Roadster.
  • AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA. Brembo brakes for the Hyper GT that asthonishes.
  • PAGANI. Ultimate braking performance for the Pagani Huayra R EVO.
  • POLESTAR.
  • SUBARU.
  • ACURA.
  • CORVETTE.


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