Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Bmw 1 SERIES E 81 116 (2007-2012)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-BM-51-F-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 81 116 (2007-2012)
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The E81 116’s factory stopping hardware reflects its position as BMW’s entry-level 1 Series trim, sized for the 1.6-litre’s outputs on public roads, nothing more. That is entirely reasonable for an owner who never explores beyond a dual carriageway, but the rear-wheel-drive platform responds well to hard driving, and the front axle carries a disproportionate share of braking load when you actually push the chassis.
The XYZ Racing Hollow front brake kit for the BMW 1 Series E81 116 (2007-2012) steps up both the thermal capacity and the visual specification in one installation. It is a single-axle front kit, supplying a matched pair of front calipers and front discs. The hollow-vane two-piece disc draws heat through the rotor more effectively than a solid unit, and three pad compounds mean the system remains usable whether the car lives on the road, divides its time between the two, or sees regular track sessions.
What this brake kit does for your 2007-2012 Bmw 1 Series E 81 116
The RWD E81 puts real load through the front brake circuit under hard stops; a 116 with any suspension work underneath it will find the limits of the stock setup quickly. Upgrading to hollow-vane, two-piece floating discs reduces the heat retained in the disc after each braking event, keeping pedal feel consistent across a session rather than letting it degrade as the OEM setup absorbs more thermal energy than it can shed. The floating construction keeps pad contact even as the rotor expands with temperature.
Three pad compounds let you match friction level to actual use rather than splitting the difference: Street is the quiet, low-dust road default, Sport adds bite and heat range for fast-road and mixed-use ownership, and Racing is the dedicated circuit compound for track-day regulars working at higher temperature thresholds. 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 kit reads as a finished detail through the wheels rather than an afterthought bolted on.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The caliper is hollow-bodied as standard, paring mass from the corner while preserving clamping force, and the defining element of the kit is its two-piece disc geometry. Where a solid disc retains heat within the disc material itself, the hollow-vane design uses a structured internal gap between the two braking surfaces to create an airflow path, drawing heat away from the friction face and out of the assembly as the wheel turns. Under sustained use, that difference in thermal management separates a brake system that holds up through a full session from one that fades before the final corners.
Three pad compounds span the range of realistic use: Street for predominantly road-going cars, Sport for fast-road and mixed-use ownership, and Racing for track-day regulars. Disc style is drilled or slotted at the same price, and 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. Caliper finish covers the included painted colours through to Custom Color and premium options, so the installation can be matched to the car’s colour scheme or made to contrast with it.
Fitment for the Bmw 1 Series E 81 116 (2007-2012)
This kit is confirmed for the BMW 1 Series E81 3-door body in 116 specification, covering the full 2007-2012 production run. The 116 ran a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit throughout this window. This is a front-axle application only; rear brake specification is not included.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish from the options above.
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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