Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi A3 8V SPORTBACK 1.2T (ONLY FOR MODELS WITH TWO-PIECE OE CALIPER) (2013-2026)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-AU-26-A-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø330–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Audi A3 8V SPORTBACK 1.2T (ONLY FOR MODELS WITH TWO-PIECE OE CALIPER) (2013-2026)
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The 1.2T Sportback is the economy-priority entry point of the A3 8V range, but the MQB platform underneath is a properly capable front-wheel-drive chassis, and the OE front brake hardware was dimensioned to match the fuel economy brief, not the platform’s dynamic ceiling. On a demanding B-road or a fast motorway descent, the standard front stoppers are the first component to remind you of their specification limits.
This XYZ Racing front big brake kit is confirmed for the 2013-2026 A3 8V Sportback 1.2T, specifically those fitted with the two-piece OE caliper, and addresses that gap directly with a matched pair of larger discs and four-piston calipers.
What this brake kit does for your 2013-2026 Audi A3 8V Sportback 1.2T
Front-wheel drive puts the heaviest braking burden on the front axle: under hard retardation the 8V’s weight loads the front tyres aggressively and the front brakes absorb the bulk of the kinetic energy. On the 1.2T the stock hardware has little thermal headroom for repeated firm stops, the kind that come up on track days, long descents, or committed fast-road driving. The hollow-vane disc draws cooling air through the rotor and dissipates heat from the pad-disc interface more effectively than the OE disc, extending the window before fade becomes a factor. Two-piece floating discs let the rotor expand with heat without warping against the bell, and the hollow-body caliper cuts unsprung mass at the corner.
Three pad compounds cover the range. Street is the quiet, low-dust default that gives a firmer, more consistent pedal for mixed road use. Sport adds bite and heat range for fast road and the occasional circuit. Racing adds the friction character suited to sustained track conditions. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, and braided lines firm the pedal. The whole front end gains the stopping authority the 8V chassis has always been capable of using.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The hollow-vane disc geometry promotes airflow and heat transfer at the friction surface, giving more consistent pad bite as temperatures climb. The caliper is a hollow-body forging as standard, and this is a fitment-specific front kit engineered to interface with the two-piece OE caliper configuration found on certain A3 8V Sportback variants, because the mounting geometry differs across the 8V range. For circuit use, the optional Hollow Racing caliper deletes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C, and carries a two-year warranty.
Calipers are painted in Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, or Anodized Black at no extra cost. A Custom Color in any Pantone shade is £150. Premium polished-forged finishes come in Titanium, Polished Gold, and Polished Silver, with candy finishes in Teal, Blue, Red, and Orange, making the upgrade as visible or discreet as you want through the wheel spokes. Centre bells can be upgraded to a two-tone anodized finish in five colours or to titanium. Everything is selectable above when you order, supplied as a matched front-axle pair.
Fitment for the Audi A3 8V Sportback 1.2T (2013-2026)
This front big brake kit fits the Audi A3 8V Sportback, 1.2T engine, across the 2013 to 2026 production window, supplied as a matched left-and-right pair. Compatibility is conditional on the car being equipped with a two-piece OE caliper at the front axle. A3 8V variants using a single-piece caliper have a different mounting geometry and are not covered. Check the caliper casting on your current front assembly before ordering: the two-piece construction is visible where the caliper body is joined at the bridge.
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Select your pad compound, disc style, and caliper colour from the options shown above when you order.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 330–444 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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