Fl5 rotors

[mparra11]

Looking to upgrade my rotors car has 6kmiles. Odd question but do some people replace just the Fronts for looks and weight savings?

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[dr.jamzzz]

Upgraded both front and rear with GiroDisc two piece for better thermal capacity on track. However, OEM rotors are fine for street use.

 

[mparra11]

they look great! would it be fine just to upgrade the fronts?

 

[TW00Si]

Upgraded both front and rear with GiroDisc two piece for better thermal capacity on track. However, OEM rotors are fine for street use.

That looks familiar.

 

[TW00Si]

they look great! would it be fine just to upgrade the fronts?

Yes, it’s fine

 

[elcid79]

Can you change the OEM rings and reuse the hats?

 

[TW00Si]

Can you change the OEM rings and reuse the hats?

You can but I haven’t seen it listed as such on the Honda parts sites. I was also told Paragon sells the replacement rings to work with OEM hats.

 

[elcid79]

You can but I haven’t seen it listed as such on the Honda parts sites. I was also told Paragon sells the replacement rings to work with OEM hats.

Cool, I wonder if the OEM hats + Paragon rings are >= Girodisc.

 

[TW00Si]

Cool, I wonder if the OEM hats + Paragon rings are >= Girodisc.

https://www.twostepperformance.com/...onda-civic-type-r-fk8-fl5-oem-hats-front-pair

Not sure. I went with the Girodisc because someone who tracks the FL5 recommended them. Plus I wanted the front and rears to match.

 

[dr.jamzzz]

That looks familiar.

Nice setup! What CSG pads are you running?

 

[dr.jamzzz]

Cool, I wonder if the OEM hats + Paragon rings are >= Girodisc.

I mainly got GiroDisc as they were recommended by multiple folks who track their type R. One thing to note is that GiroDisc are made in the USA and Paragon are made in China.

 

[TW00Si]

Nice setup! What CSG pads are you running?

C1X front, C11 rear

 

[Rhorn]

Can you change the OEM rings and reuse the hats?

I think thats only if you buy the 2018 or 2017 FK8 rotors. The braking system is unchanged from the FK8 but they went from a 2 piece design to the current once piece. I just don't remember the year.

 

[elcid79]

I think thats only if you buy the 2018 or 2017 FK8 rotors. The braking system is unchanged from the FK8 but they went from a 2 piece design to the current once piece. I just don't remember the year.

My fronts are two piece. Rears are one. 2025.

 

[ALwAyS4SaLe]

Are the girodisc rear rotors vented? Or just slotted and solid.

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