Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi A6 C7 2WD (2012-2018)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-AU-13-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 A6 C7 2WD (2012-2018)
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The C7 A6’s front-wheel-drive layout puts the front brakes at the centre of every hard stop. On a saloon or Avant that weighs north of 1,600 kg in base 2.0 TDI trim, those front discs and pads work harder than on the equivalent quattro: there is no rear axle to share the braking duty, and under heavy deceleration the weight transfer forward is total. The XYZ Racing front brake kit is built for the 2012-2018 A6 C7 2WD as a direct upgrade at the axle that earns its keep.
For owners who have run the factory hardware into its limits, fade on a long alpine descent, a softening pedal after repeated hard stops, or simply wanting front braking confidence that keeps pace with the rest of the car, this kit addresses the problem where the FWD A6 generates it. It is a front-axle pair: left and right front calipers with matched two-piece floating discs.
What this brake kit does for your 2012-2018 Audi A6 C7 2WD
Carrying the full stopping load on two front discs concentrates heat rapidly, and the C7’s mass means that heat builds faster on spirited driving than on lighter, shorter cars. The kit’s increased swept area disperses that thermal load more effectively, which translates to consistent pedal feel through repeated hard braking rather than the progressive softening of an overworked standard setup. The hollow-vane disc design sheds heat faster than a solid casting between stops, the lighter two-piece discs cut rotating and unsprung mass at the front, and braided lines hold the pedal firm where rubber hoses would swell. Three pad compounds cover the range from daily mixed-road use through to dedicated track sessions, configured from the outset: Street is the quiet, low-dust road default, Sport adds bite and heat range for fast-road work, and Racing is the track compound. 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 front brake kit replaces the stock front assembly with hardware calibrated for higher thermal loads than the factory specification tolerates. It is a front-position application targeting the axle that carries the FWD A6 C7’s braking burden entirely. The three compounds are distinct in application: Street covers routine road use where temperatures stay moderate; Sport suits a harder-driven daily or mixed fast-road car where repetitive loading is routine; Racing is the track compound where sustained fade resistance and peak deceleration take priority over cold bite or low dust. 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, so the upgrade integrates with the owner’s chosen wheel and brake-face combination.
Fitment for the Audi A6 C7 2WD (2012-2018)
This front brake kit covers the Audi A6 C7 2WD across the full 2012 to 2018 production span. It applies to the front-wheel-drive A6 C7 variants only, not the quattro all-wheel-drive models, which run different front hub and caliper specifications. If there is any doubt about your specific build variant or existing front caliper format, confirm before ordering.
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Front-axle braking is where the FWD A6 C7 is most exposed. Select your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour 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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