Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Opel CALIBRA (1989-1997)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-OP-003-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø286–444 mm
- Caliper pots4 / 6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Opel CALIBRA (1989-1997)
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The 4×4 Turbo was the Calibra that could genuinely exploit that Cd of 0.26: 204bhp and all-wheel drive made the 150mph capability accessible rather than theoretical. Opel specified the front brakes against the standard coupe brief, and on the turbocharged all-wheel-drive variant the original caliper and disc sizing was marginal even at launch. Three-and-a-half decades of use since has done nothing to improve that.
This XYZ Racing front brake kit is the direct replacement for the Calibra’s front-axle hardware, a matched pair of front discs and calipers with rotor and caliper geometry sized for the car’s actual performance envelope rather than its cautious original specification.
What this brake kit does for your 1989-1997 Opel Calibra
Hollow-vane disc construction channels heat away from the friction surface during sustained braking, most relevant at the front axle where braking forces concentrate under hard deceleration. On the Calibra’s front-wheel-drive variants that front bias is significant; on the 4×4 Turbo it is better distributed but still predominantly forward in any serious stop. The three pad compounds let the kit’s cold-bite and fade-resistance balance be set against actual usage: Street is the quiet, low-dust default for a daily-driven example, Sport adds bite and heat range for regular spirited use, and Racing covers sustained high-temperature conditions. Caliper colour is selectable from Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, or Anodized Black: the Calibra’s period alloys leave enough of the front hub visible that the choice registers.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The Hollow designation refers to the hollow-vane disc architecture, in which cast air passages within the disc body draw cooling air through the friction interface as the disc rotates, reducing heat soak into the pad and caliper under repeated hard stops. This is a front-axle kit, a pair of front discs and calipers, targeting the position that handles the majority of braking work across both drivetrain variants of the Calibra platform. Pad compound is selected when you order, Street for everyday running, Sport for drivers mixing regular miles with occasional spirited use, Racing for sustained high-temperature conditions, and defines the kit’s character from the point of installation. The calipers are hollow-body as standard, with an optional Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use that removes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C, and carries a two-year warranty.
Caliper colour is confirmed at the same stage, from Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color option matching any Pantone for an additional fee and premium polished-forged and candy finishes available. Disc style is drilled or slotted at the same price, with two-tone anodized or titanium centre bells selectable at checkout.
Fitment for the Opel CALIBRA (1989-1997)
This kit covers the Opel Calibra across its full production span from 1989 to 1997, fitting both the front-wheel-drive range and the all-wheel-drive 4×4 Turbo variants. The fitment reference does not require chassis code differentiation; a single specification covers the Calibra platform throughout production. Confirm your vehicle year falls within the 1989-1997 range before ordering.
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With pad compound and caliper colour both confirmed when you order, this front brake kit can be specced for exactly how the Calibra gets driven. Build yours above.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 286–444 mm: you pick the exact diameter with the "Disc size" option
- 2×Lightweight aluminium centre bells
- 2×Forged aluminium calipers — 4 / 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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