We subjected the 2024 Honda Civic Type R to instrumented braking tests to quantify 100–0 km/h and 60–0 mph distances, and to evaluate brake feel, fade resistance, and pedal modulation across repeated hard stops.
Our test car is a 2024 Honda Civic Type R (FL5), 315 hp/310 lb-ft from a turbocharged 2.0-liter, six-speed manual, weighing 1,430 kg (with fuel) and 1,470 kg with driver and data gear. Brake hardware includes 350 mm two-piece vented front rotors clamped by four-piston Brembo calipers and 305 mm vented rears. Tires are Honda-spec Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, 265/30ZR19 all around. Testing was conducted on a closed, level asphalt runway (coefficient ~1.0) at 18–20°C ambient, light crosswind.
We used a Racelogic VBOX for speed and distance, tire pressures 36 psi cold/39 psi hot, and OEM pads/fluid. After bedding, we performed five consecutive 100–0 km/h stops and five consecutive 60–0 mph stops, 30–40 seconds apart, with no cooldown laps beyond the rollout turn. Results: best 100–0 km/h stop measured 34.9 m, with a five-stop average of 36.2 m. Best 60–0 mph stop was 108 ft, averaging 112 ft across five.
Peak deceleration crested at 1.14 g, with a stable 1.02–1.06 g plateau during the middle of the stop. The car tracked straight with minimal squirm; ABS engagement was quick and finely metered, avoiding the coarse pulsing you feel in some competitors. Front-end dive is present but well controlled by the adaptive dampers, keeping the rear planted. Brake feel is a highlight.
Initial bite is assertive without being grabby, and the pedal builds effort linearly through the top half of travel, making it easy to bleed off speed precisely. Modulation is excellent near the threshold; you can ride the cusp of ABS over bumps without unsettling the chassis. In mixed street driving, the same qualities translate to clean, confidence-inspiring stops with no low-speed grabbiness. Fade resistance proved strong for OEM street pads.
Across the five 100–0 km/h stops, distance grew by 1.9 m from best to worst; 60–0 mph expanded by 6 ft. Pedal travel lengthened slightly on the fourth and fifth cycles, but firmness remained high and there was no sponginess. IR readings showed front rotor temps climbing from ~120°C post-bedding to ~360–380°C after the final sequence; no odor of cooked pads until the very end, and no change in ABS cadence. A separate sequence of three 110–40 mph decels replicated the results, suggesting repeatable thermal performance.
Overall, the Civic Type R’s braking package is track-day ready out of the box for short stints and exceptional on the road. For heavy lapping in hot weather, high-temp fluid and a more aggressive pad compound would add headroom, but most drivers will be delighted by the short, consistent distances, linear pedal, and fine modulation. If you value confidence and control under pressure, this system delivers without drama.
