XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz ML 350 BLUETEC W166 (2011-2015)

The W166 ML 350 Bluetec tips the scales at more than 2,000kg in standard trim, and the diesel’s 620Nm torque output means it builds speed with a quietness that catches the brakes off guard. At motorway exit ramps, on Alpine passes, or at the towing limit, the factory front brakes have a defined thermal ceiling, and most W166 owners who drive this way discover it eventually.

The XYZ Racing front big brake kit addresses exactly that load case. Supplied as a matched pair of left and right front calipers and two-piece floating discs, it scales through a choice of pad compound to whatever you actually do in the car, from quiet road use to full track work.

What this brake kit does for your 2011-2015 Mercedes Benz ML 350 BLUETEC W166

On a high-riding SUV like the W166, weight transfer under braking is more pronounced than on a saloon: the elevated centre of gravity ensures that hard stops push significant load onto the front axle. The kit addresses the part of the braking system that takes that punishment first, raising the point at which fade becomes a factor. The hollow-vane rotor draws air through the disc as the wheel turns, the two-piece floating bell lets the friction ring expand cleanly, and the reduced rotating mass sharpens the pedal. That matters whether you are bringing 3.5 tonnes of ML-plus-trailer down a descent or braking late into bends on a fast B-road.

The three pad compounds suit the Bluetec’s braking character. Street is the quiet, low-dust road default; Sport carries more bite and heat range for mixed fast-road work where heat builds across longer runs; Racing is the track compound for repeated high-speed braking events where touring-grade material would soften underfoot. Disc faces are offered drilled or slotted at the same price, presenting cleanly through the open-spoke alloys ML owners typically run.

About the Front Brake Kit

This is XYZ Racing’s front-axle big brake kit, developed for heavier platforms that outgrow the thermal performance of standard hardware in sustained use. The two-piece floating, hollow-vane disc is the heat-management core, and the caliper is hollow-bodied as standard, light and stiff to resist flex under load. For owners taking the car onto circuit there is an optional Hollow Racing upgrade that deletes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C, and carries a two-year warranty. Braided lines firm the pedal, and centre bells can be upgraded to two-tone anodizing in five colours or titanium at checkout. Included painted caliper finishes are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone for an additional 150 pounds, plus premium polished-forged and candy finishes for owners who want the kit to read aggressively or sit cleanly against a factory exterior.

Fitment for the Mercedes Benz ML 350 BLUETEC W166 (2011-2015)

This kit is confirmed for the Mercedes Benz ML 350 Bluetec on the W166 platform, covering the full 2011 to 2015 production run and supplied as a left-and-right front pair. Front-axle fitment only. Confirm your build date and trim level before ordering, as mid-cycle production changes on the W166 can affect brake package compatibility.

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Choose your pad compound and caliper colour from the options above when you order.