XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi S2 (1990-1996)

The Audi S2’s longitudinal 2.2-litre turbocharged five-cylinder sits ahead of the front axle, loading the nose with mass that the original factory braking hardware was sized to manage in 1990s road trim, not for the kind of driving these cars increasingly see on fast roads and circuit days three decades on. At this age, the front braking hardware on any well-used S2 is overdue for replacement; the question is whether the replacement is merely serviceable or a genuine step forward.

The XYZ Racing front big brake kit for the Audi S2 (1990-1996) targets the front axle directly, where the nose-heavy weight distribution of the longitudinally mounted five-cylinder places the greatest braking demand. It fits as a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs across the front axle, with three pad compounds and a full range of caliper finishes.

What this brake kit does for your 1990-1996 Audi S2

Quattro’s permanent four-wheel drive means the S2 carries real corner-exit speed, and matching that traction with reliable, fade-resistant front brakes closes the loop. The hollow-vane discs shed heat more effectively than the conventional solid factory rotors under sustained load, a meaningful difference when the front axle of a nose-heavy, turbocharged four-wheel drive is absorbing the bulk of deceleration forces repeatedly. 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.

Pad choice tunes the kit to use. Street is the quiet, low-dust default for an S2 used primarily on the road. Sport covers mixed fast-road and occasional track use. Racing is for owners who need a pad that works harder as it gets hot through sustained circuit sessions. The caliper finish is worth considering on a car whose cross-spoke alloys put the calipers on full display. Included painted colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost.

About the front brake kit

The kit centres on the hollow-vane front disc, which promotes faster heat dissipation than a solid-disc arrangement and keeps braking performance consistent when the front brakes are working hard. The calipers are hollow-bodied as standard for strength without excess weight, with an optional Hollow Racing upgrade for sustained circuit use that drops the dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty. The three-compound pad range spans quiet road specification through to a track compound, so the same base kit is specified appropriately without sourcing alternative hardware.

Beyond the included painted finishes, a Custom Color in any Pantone is available, along with premium polished-forged Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver and candy Teal, Blue, Red and Orange, letting owners integrate the brake hardware with the car’s broader visual identity. 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. The kit is configured for the front axle, where the S2’s engine-forward layout concentrates braking load.

Fitment for the Audi S2 (1990-1996)

This kit is built to fit the Audi S2 produced from 1990 to 1996, covering the full production span of the model. Confirm your existing front caliper specification before finalising your order, then select pad compound and caliper finish from the options above.

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Select your pad compound and caliper finish from the options above, and we build the kit for your S2.