Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 6.3 (2010-2015)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-ME-074-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø400–444 mm
- Caliper pots8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 6.3 (2010-2015)
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The SLS AMG’s 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 produces extraordinary power and torque, and the W197’s considerable mass as a full-width aluminium grand tourer places an enormous burden on the front brakes at the end of any serious straight. Mercedes fitted the factory car with large-diameter discs and multi-piston calipers, but sustained circuit work reveals the limits of standard thermal capacity. Repeated heavy stops generate heat that stays in the disc face and migrates into the caliper, and lap times start to tell the story before the pedal does.
The XYZ Racing front brake kit for the SLS AMG 6.3 is the direct answer to that problem. It is a single-axle kit: a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs for the left and right corners. Three selectable pad compounds and a wide range of caliper finishes mean it functions as a road-to-circuit upgrade rather than a dedicated competition installation.
What this brake kit does for your 2010-2015 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 6.3
The SLS AMG’s rear-mounted transaxle improves weight distribution across the axle line, but the long, nose-forward V8 still means the front brakes carry the majority of stopping energy in hard deceleration. The hollow-vane disc improves thermal management at the disc face, drawing heat through the internal structure rather than soaking it into the caliper body and brake fluid. The two-piece floating disc rides on an alloy centre bell that trims unsprung and rotating mass, so the front end recovers composure faster between stops. Three pad compounds match the kit precisely to use: Street is the quiet, low-dust default for mixed-road driving; Sport raises the ceiling for fast roads with more bite and heat range while keeping usable cold bite; Racing is formulated for consistent friction under the sustained heat of circuit sessions. Braided stainless lines keep the pedal firm as temperatures climb, and the chosen caliper finish sits well behind the factory 19-inch wheels without looking out of place.
About the Front Brake Kit
At the core of this kit is a hollow-vane disc that draws heat through internal vaning between the two friction faces, reducing thermal soak into caliper seals and fluid compared with a design that stores heat in solid material. The geometry is developed to the SLS AMG’s front suspension dimensions and replaces the standard front assembly with components rated for higher sustained thermal loads. Three pad compounds cover the full spread: Street suits the majority of road driving, Sport operates across a wider temperature range for spirited fast-road use, and Racing delivers repeatable high-temperature performance where road materials lose consistency. All three share identical physical fitment within the kit. The forged caliper is hollow-bodied as standard, with painted finishes at no extra cost in Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, or Anodized Black, a Custom Color to any Pantone for £150, polished-forged Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver, and candy finishes in Teal, Blue, Red and Orange. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, two-tone centre bells in five anodized colours or titanium, and a Hollow Racing upgrade is available for the most serious track use, dropping the dust cover, rated to 1000C with a two-year warranty.
Fitment for the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 6.3 (2010-2015)
This front brake kit covers the W197-series SLS AMG 6.3 produced between 2010 and 2015, across both the gullwing coupé and roadster body styles throughout the production run. The kit applies to the front axle only; rear braking specification is unchanged. Cross-reference the part number XYZ-BRK-BKF-ME-074-FRONT against your chassis details before ordering.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish when you order to spec yours.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 400–444 mm: you pick the exact diameter with the "Disc size" option
- 2×Lightweight aluminium centre bells
- 2×Forged aluminium calipers — 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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