Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz E CLASS W211 E 220 CDI (2003-2009)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-ME-048-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø330–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Mercedes Benz E CLASS W211 E 220 CDI (2003-2009)
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The W211’s 2.2-litre CDI diesel sits ahead of the front axle centreline, loading the front brakes with both the car’s substantial mass and the diesel’s accessible torque from low in the rev range. Under repeated hard use, fast motorway runs, a long descent, or a demanding B-road section, the stock anchors run short on thermal headroom faster than the platform itself warrants.
XYZ Racing’s front big brake kit for the E Class W211 E 220 CDI replaces the OEM front assembly with a pair of larger-diameter discs and upgraded calipers, restoring the margin this chassis is capable of at the front axle once the standard setup has exhausted its thermal reserve.
What this brake kit does for your 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz E Class W211 E 220 CDI
A larger disc diameter increases the mechanical advantage at the pad contact face, shortening stopping distances from the autobahn-calibre speeds the W211’s diesel torque puts within easy reach. The two-piece floating discs use a hollow-vane construction that improves heat dissipation across repeated hard stops, reducing the fade that emerges when the CDI’s mass bears down on the front axle through successive braking zones. Lower rotating mass at the front corners also helps the car settle into corners more cleanly.
Three pad compounds let you match the setup to actual usage. Street is the quiet road default; Sport raises bite and heat range for the fast-road mix most W211 owners cover; Racing is the dedicated track compound for cars that see regular circuit time. Discs are offered drilled or slotted at the same price. Caliper colour spans Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a custom Pantone option and premium polished-forged or candy finishes for owners who want the front axle to make a statement. Everything sits neatly behind standard W211 wheel sizes without clearance concerns.
About the front brake kit
The caliper is a hollow-body forging as standard, balancing high clamping force against reduced weight at the wheel. Owners running the car hard on circuit can specify the optional Hollow Racing caliper, which drops the dust cover, is rated to 1000C, and carries a two-year warranty. Braided lines deliver firm, consistent pedal progression from cold through to extended operating temperatures, and the two-piece floating disc design lets the friction ring grow with heat without distorting. The kit is front-axle specific, concentrating the upgrade where a heavy executive diesel needs it most.
Fitment for the Mercedes Benz E Class W211 E 220 CDI (2003-2009)
This kit is confirmed for the Mercedes Benz E Class W211 E 220 CDI across the 2003 to 2009 production span. The W211 platform designation and E 220 CDI model code identify the correct fitment; SE and Avantgarde specification cars running standard front suspension and hubs fit directly.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style, and caliper colour above to finish your W211 build 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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