2016–2021 10th generation (FC/FK)
2016–2021 Honda Civic Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications
Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2016–2021 Honda Civic, front and rear. Front rotors measure 282 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.
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2016–2021 Honda Civic brake specifications
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front rotor diameter | 282 mm |
| Rear rotor diameter | 259 mm |
Base/1.5T models: ~282mm front rotors. Si: 312mm front / 282mm rear. Type R: 350mm front (Brembo 4-piston) / 304mm rear. Electronic parking brake on ALL trims. Put the EPB in service mode (or use a scan tool) before retracting rear caliper pistons.
Which Honda Civic model years does this cover?
These brakes specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2016 through 2021 — the 10th generation (FC/FK), compact sedan, coupe, and hatchback. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2016–2021 Honda Civic
- 2016Generation launch (sedan/coupe, 2.0L and 1.5T). Two recalls hit the first year: piston pin snap rings (16V-074) and the electric parking brake software (16V-725).
- 2017Hatchback, Si (205 hp), and Type R (306 hp) join the lineup
- 2019Facelift: revised fascias, standard Honda Sensing, volume knob returns, new Sport sedan/coupe trim
- 2021Final year; sedan/hatch only (coupe dropped after 2020, no 2021 Si)
2016–2021 Honda Civic brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a 2016–2021 Honda Civic?
- 282 mm front and 259 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2016–2021 Honda Civic?
- Base/1.5T models: ~282mm front rotors. Si: 312mm front / 282mm rear. Type R: 350mm front (Brembo 4-piston) / 304mm rear. Electronic parking brake on ALL trims. Put the EPB in service mode (or use a scan tool) before retracting rear caliper pistons..
Sources
- Motivx Tools, 2016–2018 Civic oil change guide (capacities by engine)
- AMSOIL product application guide, 2017 Civic 1.5L L15B7
- Honda parts, 17220-5AA-A00 (1.5T) and 17220-5BA-A00 (2.0L) air filters
- Honda parts, 12290-59B-003 spark plug (NGK ILZKAR8H8S), 2016–2021 Civic 1.5T
- Honda parts, 15400-PLM-A02 oil filter
- NHTSA recall 20V-314, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report)
- NHTSA recall 23V-858, expanded fuel pump recall (Part 573 report)
- NHTSA, 2016 Civic piston pin snap ring recall 16V-074 / SB 16-017
- Honda TSB 19-091, AC condenser 10-year warranty extension (NHTSA copy)
- WardsAuto, Honda extends warranty for 1.5L oil dilution (Civic/CR-V)
- TirePressure.org, 2017 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim
- fueleconomy.gov, 2017 Honda Civic EPA ratings
- CivicX forum, brake rotor/caliper dimensions by trim
- Interstate Batteries, 2017/2019 Civic Group 51R fitment