XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi A6 2.7T (1997-2005)

The C5 A6 2.7T sits in an interesting position in the Audi catalogue: enough power and quattro traction to cover ground at a serious pace, but carrying the mass of a full-sized executive saloon or Avant estate, often well over 1,600 kg at the kerb. Twin turbos and the broad mid-range torque of the 2.7 biturbo make it quick between bends, and that same speed makes the front brakes work hard. The factory setup manages daily use without complaint, but push the car with real commitment and heat builds at the front axle faster than the OE hardware can dissipate.

This XYZ Racing front brake kit for the Audi A6 2.7T addresses that thermal load directly. It is a front-axle pair: left and right front calipers with matched two-piece floating discs, and three pad compounds so the same kit is specified differently for a daily driver, a fast-road car, or a car that sees trackdays.

What this brake kit does for your 1997-2005 Audi A6 2.7T

The two-piece floating discs reduce rotating and unsprung mass at the front and allow greater airflow across the disc face during hard braking, which matters on a car of this weight and performance. Sustained deceleration from motorway speeds, or carrying real pace into a corner in a 2.7T quattro, places heavy demand on the front axle; the hollow-vane disc design manages that heat better, translating directly to more consistent pedal feel rather than the progressive fade that builds in OE hardware under repeated effort. Braided lines keep the pedal firm where rubber hoses would swell. The three compounds tune friction to use: Street is the quiet, low-dust daily default, Sport raises the operating ceiling for spirited road work, and Racing is the track compound for the heat cycles a trackday generates. On the quattro C5 layout the front axle takes the majority of braking effort, so upgrading the front produces a noticeable lift in overall braking confidence. Calipers are hollow-bodied as standard, with a Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use, rated to 1000C, no dust cover, two-year warranty.

About the Front Brake Kit

XYZ Racing’s kit is built around two-piece floating, hollow-vane discs that reduce unsprung rotational weight while managing heat more effectively than equivalent solid items under sustained hard use. The internal vane geometry channels airflow through the disc, reducing the interface temperatures that cause pad glazing and brake fade on heavier vehicles. The kit pairs those discs with a three-compound pad selection, Street, Sport and Racing, ordered up front so the friction character is matched to the car’s intended role. Discs come in drilled or slotted face at the same price, with optional two-tone centre bells in five anodized colours or titanium at checkout. Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone for £150 and premium polished-forged (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy finishes (Teal, Blue, Red, Orange) also available. The complete assembly covers the front axle, which carries the dominant share of braking force on the C5 A6 quattro platform.

Fitment for the Audi A6 2.7T (1997-2005)

Covering the Audi A6 2.7T across the complete C5 generation, this kit fits both saloon and Avant body styles built between 1997 and 2005. The C5 platform ran consistent front suspension and hub geometry throughout its production life in 2.7T specification. If you are running aftermarket wheels, confirm caliper clearance against your specific rim before ordering.

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Select your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour when you order to build the correct front brake kit for your C5 A6 2.7T.