Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi Q8 QUATTRO (2019-2026)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-AU-31-A-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø356–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Audi Q8 QUATTRO (2019-2026)
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Two tonnes of Audi, four-wheel-drive traction across the Q8’s MLB Evo platform, and in SQ8 or RS Q8 specification enough power to make the factory front brakes a limiting factor under repeated hard stops. The kinetic energy involved in arresting something this heavy from motorway pace is not trivial, and thermally the stock iron discs reflect a Q8 designed around comfort-oriented driving cycles rather than sustained hard-braking work.
The XYZ Racing front big brake kit fits the front axle of the Q8 QUATTRO from 2019 onwards as a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs, giving the front braking assembly the thermal headroom and pedal consistency that the OEM setup trades away for low-speed refinement.
What this brake kit does for your 2019-2026 Audi Q8 QUATTRO
The hollow-vane disc, with internal galleries running through the rotor body, increases the surface area available for heat dissipation relative to a solid disc of equivalent swept diameter. On a vehicle at the Q8’s kerb weight that difference registers at the end of a fast-road stage or after repeated late-braking events on track, where a stock setup would begin to transmit heat fade through the pedal. The two-piece floating construction lets the disc expand without warping the bell and trims rotating and unsprung mass off the front corners, and braided lines come as part of the kit to firm up the pedal.
Three pad compounds match bite and wear to actual use. Street is the quiet, low-dust default that suits daily-driven Q8s. Sport adds bite and heat range for hard fast-road work and the occasional track day. Racing sustains bite further up the temperature range for cars that see circuit sessions or extended mountain-road driving. The caliper finish is visible through the Q8’s large-spoke alloy wheels, where there is little to hide behind. Included painted colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost.
About the front brake kit
The Hollow series centres on a rotor design in which internal galleries run through the disc body, promoting airflow across the friction surfaces rather than relying solely on swept area for cooling. For a performance SUV at this weight that is a more capable thermal-management approach than a standard vented or slotted iron disc, and it reduces the risk of thermal judder during the cooldown phase after sustained hard braking. The calipers are hollow-bodied as standard, with an optional Hollow Racing upgrade for circuit work that drops the dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty.
Beyond the included painted finishes, a Custom Color in any Pantone is available, plus premium polished-forged Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver and candy Teal, Blue, Red and Orange. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, and centre-bell upgrades, two-tone in five anodized colours or in titanium, are selectable at checkout, making it straightforward to match or contrast the finish against the Q8’s wheels and bodywork.
Fitment for the Audi Q8 QUATTRO (2019-2026)
This kit covers the front axle of the Audi Q8 QUATTRO across the full production run from 2019 to 2026. The QUATTRO designation confirms four-wheel-drive application. If your Q8 is an SQ8 or RS Q8, verify front hub and brake carrier dimensions before ordering, as higher-specification variants may run a larger OEM front disc assembly than the standard petrol and diesel range.
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Select your pad compound and caliper finish from the options above, and we build the kit to your spec.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 356–444 mm: you pick the exact diameter with the "Disc size" option
- 2×Lightweight aluminium centre bells
- 2×Forged aluminium calipers — 6 / 8 / 12-pot
- 2×High-stiffness mounting brackets
- 2×Braided stainless steel brake lines
- 4×High-performance brake pads (1 set)
- 1×Fitting hardware & tools pack
Choosing your spec
Every kit is built to order around the choices you make above. Here is what each option actually changes, so you can spec yours with confidence.
Brake pads — Street, Sport or Racing
Every kit ships with a full set of high-performance pads; the compound is your call.
Street is the right default for fast-road driving — a strong, progressive cold bite with low noise, low dust and long disc life. Sport raises the working temperature and adds bite and fade resistance for hard road use and the occasional track day, while still behaving on a cold morning. Racing is a track compound built for sustained abuse: huge fade resistance and bite once heat is in it, at the cost of more noise and dust when cold. Match the pad to how hard you actually use the brakes — there is no benefit to a race pad that never gets up to temperature.
Caliper grade — Hollow vs Hollow Racing
Hollow is the standard caliper on every kit: a hollow-body forged caliper, lighter than a solid one, fitted with a dust cover and backed by a 5-year oil-leak warranty. For most fast-road and spirited track use it is all the caliper you need.
Hollow Racing is the track-grade upgrade. It runs the same hollow body but without a dust cover (so there is nothing to melt at sustained high temperature), uses a twin-metal piston that isolates heat travelling from the disc to the oil seal, and is rated to 1000°C. Available 286–380mm (front). Warranty is 2 years on oil leaks and 10 years on appearance. Built for professional racing and repeated track days.
Caliper colour & finish
Painted colours (Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, Anodized Black) are included at no cost. Want an exact match to your car? Custom Color (+£150) paints the calipers to any Pantone code you supply (15–20 day lead time).
Polished Forged finishes are the flagship: a forged caliper given a mirror-polished surface treatment that shifts colour with the viewing angle. Beyond the looks, the polished surface dissipates heat better, resists rust and stands up to the weather. Choose Titanium (neochrome, +£350), Polished Gold (+£300) or Polished Silver (+£250). They look their best paired with a titanium centre bell. Care: clean only with a dilute neutral cleaner or water.
Candy colours (+£200) use a deep candy-paint and polishing process for a mirror-reflection, boutique finish — pick Teal, Blue, Red or Orange (shown below right).
Centre bells
The centre bell is the CNC-machined aluminium hat that joins the disc to the hub. The standard anodized centre bell is included. The Two-tone bell (+£200) adds an anodized accent ring — choose Red, Yellow, Orange, Purple or Silver right here at checkout. The Titanium centre bell (+£500) is a forged titanium bell (bolts not included) that finishes off the polished-forged look.
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