Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Subaru XV (GT) (2017-2026)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SU-18-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 Subaru XV (GT) (2017-2026)
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The Subaru Global Platform gave the second-generation XV a stiffer, lighter body than its predecessor, but the front brake specification stayed modest, adequate for the XV GT’s daily crossover duties and not sized for the sustained thermal load of a spirited B-road run or a mountain pass with a full car aboard. The raised ride height also shifts the centre of gravity relative to the Impreza that shares the same platform, placing additional demand on front brake performance during hard deceleration.
The XYZ Racing Front Big Brake Kit for the Subaru XV (GT) upgrades the front axle across the full 2017 to 2026 model range, fitting as a pair of front calipers and a pair of two-piece front discs. Three pad compounds cover quiet daily replacement through to a hard track compound for the driver who puts the XV through its paces.
What this brake kit does for your 2017-2026 Subaru XV (GT)
The two-piece floating front discs reduce rotating inertia at the front corners, and on a car already carrying Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD hardware that cut in unsprung rotating mass is worthwhile, showing up as sharper initial bite and faster thermal recovery between braking events. The hollow-vane casting drives air through the disc face to manage heat. The MacPherson strut front setup on the XV GT responds predictably to brake-force modulation mid-corner, and with the Racing compound trail-braking becomes a more deliberate tool.
Three pad compounds let you match the kit to use. Street is the quiet, low-dust default, firm enough that the step up from OEM is felt on a demanding back road yet compliant enough that cold-morning stops don’t catch you out; Sport adds bite and heat range for sustained back-road driving; Racing is the track compound for sessions where heat build-up across repeat braking zones is a genuine factor. All three install identically, so switching is a pad swap rather than a bracket or caliper change. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, braided lines sharpen the pedal, and the calipers are painted in Red, Yellow, Gold, Black or Anodized Black at no cost, or any Pantone as a Custom Color for an added charge, including shades to suit the darker GT Sport bodywork common in the UK range.
About the Front Big Brake Kit
The caliper is a hollow-body forged unit as standard, machined to carry strength without carrying excess weight, with a Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use that removes the dust cover and adds a 1000C rating and a two-year warranty. The two-piece floating disc directs its thermal budget toward the working surface, and XYZ Racing specifies the kit to the XV GT’s front-axle loading, taking the crossover’s elevated ride height and SGP weight distribution into account.
Beyond the included paints, finish choices extend to premium polished-forged Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver, and a candy range of Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red and Candy Orange. Centre bells can be specified two-tone in five anodized colours or in titanium, all chosen when you order.
Fitment for the Subaru XV GT (2017-2026)
This front brake kit confirms for the Subaru XV second generation under the GT chassis designation, covering model years 2017 through 2026 and fitting the front axle as a left-and-right pair. The fitment spans XV GT variants across that period, which share the same front suspension and hub architecture. The GT range includes mild-hybrid e-Boxer models from 2020 onward; these share the same front brake specification, but verify your build year and variant when you order.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour when you order, above this copy, to build the front setup for your XV GT.
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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