Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 120 (2004-2011)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-BM-51-C-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø304–444 mm
- Caliper pots4 / 6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 120 (2004-2011)
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The E87’s rear-wheel-drive layout concentrates braking load heavily at the front axle, and BMW’s base 120 specification does little to flatter that physics. Single-piston sliding calipers served the 120i adequately on public roads, but under sustained hard use, track-day laps, mountain-pass driving, any situation that asks the brakes to repeat themselves, fade arrives early and pedal confidence drops.
The XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit for the 2004-2011 BMW 1 Series E87 120 is the direct answer. It is a single-axle front kit, supplying a matched pair of front calipers and front discs. Three pad compounds, Street, Sport and Racing, allow the setup to be matched to the car’s actual use rather than an assumed middle ground.
What this brake kit does for your 2004-2011 Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 120
Upgrading the front end of an E87 120 changes the character of the car at the point it matters most: the transition from braking to cornering. On a rear-wheel-drive platform, consistent front brake performance is a direct input to how confidently a driver can trail-brake and load the rear tyres on turn-in. The hollow-vane, two-piece floating discs do the thermal work, and the floating construction keeps pad contact even as the rotor expands with temperature.
The compound selection covers everything from road-registered daily driving to circuit sessions where heat cycles accumulate across a full day: Street is the quiet, low-dust road default, Sport adds bite and heat range for harder road and occasional track work, and Racing is the dedicated circuit compound. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price. Caliper finish runs from the included painted colours of Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, through Custom Color in any Pantone, to premium polished-forged and candy options, so the visible hardware can match the car’s wider specification.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The Hollow designation refers to the construction: hollow-bodied calipers as standard, paring mass from the corner while preserving clamping force, and two-piece floating discs focused on weight reduction and thermal management rather than the heavier solid units fitted as standard to 1 Series models. For a car with the E87’s footprint, a 5-door body that sits heavier than the equivalent E82 coupe, getting the front brake specification correct means thinking beyond disc diameter alone.
The three pad compounds are what make this a genuinely configurable kit: Street suits drivers keeping the car on the road, Sport covers both road and circuit, and Racing is for dedicated track use where operating temperatures are consistently higher and repeated hard stops are the norm. Disc style is drilled or slotted at the same price, and caliper finish is chosen at order from the included painted colours of Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, plus Custom Color in any Pantone and premium polished-forged or candy options, so the finished installation can be as discreet or as deliberate as the owner requires. Centre bell upgrades in two-tone anodized colours or titanium are selectable at checkout, alongside braided lines. For serious track use, the optional Hollow Racing caliper upgrade runs without a dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty.
Fitment for the Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 120 (2004-2011)
This front brake kit is confirmed for the BMW 1 Series E87 120, covering the full model run from 2004 to 2011. The E87 chassis code designates the 5-door hatchback specifically; buyers with an E82 coupe or E88 convertible should confirm fitment separately, as those variants are listed independently in the XYZ Racing catalogue. If a previous owner has upgraded or modified the front brake hardware, confirm your current specification matches the factory 120 setup before ordering.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish from the options above, the complete front brake specification for your E87, built to your requirements in one order.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 304–444 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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