Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Nissan SKYLINE R33 NA (1995-1996)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-NI-21-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 Nissan SKYLINE R33 NA (1995-1996)
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The RB25DE straight-six that defines the SKYLINE R33 NA’s character sits well forward in the engine bay, shifting braking load toward the front axle under hard deceleration. For owners running a 1995-1996 R33 NA at track-day pace or on the committed back-road driving the ER33 chassis rewards, the factory front braking specification becomes the first point of limitation. This XYZ Racing front brake kit addresses that directly, a matched pair of front discs and calipers confirmed to this specific production window.
Pad compound is part of the configuration: Street, Sport, or Racing, each addressing a different thermal window. The R33 NA’s front-biased weight transfer under braking creates sustained load on the front pads that the standard compound was never specified to manage under repeated use. Caliper colour runs to Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost.
What this big brake kit does for your 1995-1996 Nissan SKYLINE R33 NA
Upgraded front brakes on the R33 NA mean the car’s natural stability, the trait that makes the ER33 a more forgiving chassis than the R32 it replaced, is no longer limited by a front caliper that loses confidence before the driver does. Consistent pedal feel through a braking zone changes how you approach a late apex: when fade is removed as a variable, the braking point becomes a commitment rather than an estimate. The hollow-vane discs pull heat off the friction face to hold that consistency. The RB25DE rewards smooth, progressive power on corner exit, and the difference a proper front brake specification makes to entry speed, and therefore exit position, is where the R33 NA’s real potential sits.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
This XYZ Racing front brake kit is a front-axle upgrade for the Nissan SKYLINE R33 NA, supplying a pair of front discs and calipers in a single confirmed specification. Pad compound, Street, Sport, or Racing, is selected when you order to match the thermal demands of your use before the kit is installed rather than afterwards: road use, mixed-condition driving, and sustained circuit work each generate different heat profiles at the front pads, and choosing correctly from the outset matters. Street is the quiet, low-dust default, Sport adds bite and heat range, and Racing is the dedicated track compound. The calipers are hollow-body as standard, with an optional Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use that removes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C, and carries a two-year warranty.
The caliper is available in Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color option matching any Pantone for an additional fee and premium polished-forged and candy finishes available. Disc style is drilled or slotted at the same price, with two-tone anodized or titanium centre bells selectable at checkout. Fitment is confirmed for the 1995-1996 R33 NA production window; see the fitment section below for chassis detail.
Fitment for the Nissan SKYLINE R33 NA (1995-1996)
Confirmed for the Nissan SKYLINE R33 NA in the 1995-1996 production window, the naturally aspirated ER33 GTS-specification chassis running the RB25DE engine. This kit does not apply to the turbocharged ECR33 GTS-t or the twin-turbo BCNR33 GT-R, both of which carry different front brake architectures. Fitment covers the front axle for this specific variant and year span only.
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Build yours above; choose pad compound, disc style, and caliper colour to complete the specification.
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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