Honda Civic Big Brake Kit Upgrade / TTSPORT Evolution ES6
A Malaysian TTSPORT dealer recently put together this Honda Civic build, swapping the factory front calipers and rear rotor for a TTSPORT Evolution Series ES6 big brake kit. The goal was straightforward: more usable stopping power and a firmer pedal without giving up the stock 18-inch wheel fitment.
The finished setup pairs a red TTSPORT ES6 split forged six-piston front caliper with a 355x32mm high-carbon heat-treated rotor, plus an upsized 325x10mm rear rotor. Everything clears the Civic's stock 18-inch wheels with no spacer mentioned in the build.
Vehicle & Kit Specs
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Honda Civic, 18-inch wheels |
| Front caliper | TTSPORT ES6 split forged six-piston caliper |
| Front rotor | TTSPORT 355x32mm high-carbon heat-treated cross-drilled rotor |
| Rear rotor | TTSPORT 325x10mm high-carbon heat-treated rotor (upsized) |
| Bracket | Vehicle-specific custom caliper bracket |
| Pads / lines | TTSPORT high-performance street pads, stainless steel brake lines |
| Hardware | Brake fluid, mounting bolts, and fitting hardware |
The front caliper on this build is TTSPORT's ES6, so here's the official spec sheet for that part.
| Brake Caliper | |
|---|---|
| Series | Evolution Series |
| Model / Application | ES6 |
| Axle Position | Front |
| Piston Count | 6-piston |
| Piston Type | Two-piece heat-insulated pistons with dust boots |
| Piston Diameter | 27 mm × 2 / 32 mm × 2 / 38 mm × 2 |
| Caliper Dimensions | L 294 mm × W 155 mm × H 84 mm |
| Total Piston Area | 50.2 cm² per caliper, all pistons combined |
| Manufacturing Process | Two-piece forged aluminum body |
| Net Weight | 3.95 kg per caliper, without pads |
| Surface Finish | High-temperature gloss coating |
| Recommended Wheel Size | 18 in or larger |
| Recommended Rotor Size | Ø355–380 mm × 32 mm |
| Fitment & Installation | |
| Minimum Spoke Clearance (mm) | 99 |
| Caliper Mounting Type | Radial mount with vehicle-specific caliper brackets |
| Brake Line Fitting Type | Vehicle-specific fittings; caliper-side and chassis-side fittings vary by application |
Why It Works
The ES6 uses a two-piece forged construction with an asymmetric, through-linked design rather than a solid one-piece casting. TTSPORT states this design adds roughly 20–30% more structural strength over a conventional layout while keeping the caliper lighter — which matters most at high speed or under hard braking, when a stiffer body flexes less and keeps the pads pressed evenly against the rotor.
Inside, the caliper runs two-piece heat-insulated pistons with dust boots and an optimized seal design. That's meant to deliver more even clamping force and keep braking performance consistent under sustained or extreme use, rather than the caliper feel changing as things heat up.
- Forged two-piece caliper body adds rigidity for a firmer, more consistent pedal under repeated hard stops.
- A larger rear rotor increases braking force and cornering stability by keeping the rear axle better planted.
- More rotor surface area sheds heat faster, which is the main defense against brake fade on repeated hard stops.
On the rear axle, the shift to a larger high-carbon heat-treated rotor is meant to do two things: give the rear brakes more clamping force for overall stability, and increase the surface area available to dissipate heat, which helps keep the system from fading or losing effectiveness after repeated hard braking.
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FAQ
What wheel size does this TTSPORT ES6 kit fit on the Honda Civic?
What's included in the Civic ES6 big brake kit?
Is the ES6 caliper only meant for compact cars like the Civic?
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