Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 118 (2004-2011)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-BM-51-B-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 87 118 (2004-2011)
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The E87 1 Series is one of the last genuinely compact, rear-wheel-drive hatchbacks sold in volume in the UK, and the 118 sits at the entry point of that lineage. Stock front brakes are sized for town driving and light road use, adequate, but not calibrated for the way a rear-drive chassis encourages you to work the front axle under braking on track or on a demanding fast road. This front big brake kit from XYZ Racing addresses that gap directly.
The Hollow Front Brake Kit covers the full 2004-2011 production run of the E87 118, spanning the pre-facelift N46-engined cars and the updated N43 generation from 2007. It is a single-axle front kit, supplying a matched pair of front calipers and front discs. Three pad compounds, Street, Sport and Racing, mean it configures for your driving style rather than forcing an awkward compromise between daily usability and performance at the limit.
What this brake kit does for your 2004-2011 Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 118
On the E87 118, the rear-drive balance rewards drivers who brake deep into corners, loading the front axle hard on the way in. The hollow-vane, two-piece floating disc construction dissipates heat faster than the OE discs under that kind of sustained demand, reducing fade on repeat stops, and the floating construction keeps pad contact even as the rotor expands. Larger disc diameter increases mechanical leverage, delivering more retardation for the same pedal effort.
Three pad compounds match the kit to the car’s use: Street is the quiet, low-dust road default, handling everything from motorway runs to back-road sessions; Sport adds bite and heat range for harder driving; Racing covers track-day temperatures without needing an extended warm-up cycle to come on song. 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, making the hardware visible through open-spoke wheels at every stage of the build.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
XYZ Racing’s calipers are hollow-bodied as standard, paring mass from the corner while preserving clamping force, and the Hollow disc refers to its internal architecture: a vane structure that draws air through the disc body and carries heat away from the friction surface during sustained braking. It is a construction designed to maintain consistent pedal response when the brakes are working hard rather than cooling between uses.
Three pad compounds, Street, Sport and Racing, mean road and circuit use do not require separate hardware. Disc style is drilled or slotted at the same price, and caliper finish covers 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 for visual flexibility uncommon at this price point. 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 87 118 (2004-2011)
This front big brake kit is developed for the BMW 1 Series E87 118, covering the 2004 to 2011 model years. The E87 designation refers specifically to the 5-door hatchback body style; if your car is the E81 3-door, E82 coupé, or E88 convertible, fitment requirements differ and this listing does not apply. Confirm body style and that you require the front position before ordering.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish from the options above, then build yours.
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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