Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Saab 9-3 2.0T AERO (1998-2002)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SA-04-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 Saab 9-3 2.0T AERO (1998-2002)
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The Mk1 9-3 2.0T AERO’s front axle carries the full deceleration load on every corner entry. Front-wheel drive concentrates brake bias almost entirely at the nose, and the standard hardware was calibrated for a premium family hatchback, not for the AERO’s performance ambitions or the sustained hard use it invites.
This XYZ Racing front big brake kit addresses that imbalance directly. It is a front-axle kit, a matched pair of front calipers and larger two-piece floating discs with braided lines included, and a choice of three pad compounds gives the 1998-2002 9-3 2.0T AERO a front braking system that keeps pace with what the turbocharged 2.0 actually puts on the road.
What this brake kit does for your 1998-2002 Saab 9-3 2.0T AERO
The hollow-vane disc improves heat extraction during successive hard stops, the kind that expose the fade ceiling of the factory setup. On a front-drive platform with no rear motor mass to share the deceleration load, the front discs work every braking zone without relief. Increased swept area combined with greater caliper clamping force translates to a firmer, more consistent pedal, while the two-piece floating disc keeps the friction ring true and braided lines hold the pedal firm where rubber softens.
Three pad compounds let you configure the kit around actual use. Street is the quiet, low-dust default for daily commuting. Sport suits a car that also sees B-roads and the occasional track day. Racing is for sustained high-tempo use where thermal capacity matters most.
About the Hollow Front Big Brake Kit
The caliper is a hollow-body design as standard, drawing hot air away from the braking surface and keeping temperatures lower across repeated stops where solid hardware of equivalent diameter would heat-soak. That characteristic is most valuable on a front-heavy, front-drive chassis where all four corners’ worth of braking energy concentrates at two contact patches. For owners running serious track miles, the optional Hollow Racing upgrade deletes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty.
Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone available, plus premium polished-forged (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) finishes above those, letting owners who have committed to a specific wheel and exterior finish coordinate accordingly. Three pad compounds are available when you configure: Street pads suit mixed-use daily driving, Sport pads balance performance with longevity across a broad temperature window, and Racing compound is specified for use where temperatures stay consistently high and fade resistance takes priority over dust and noise.
Fitment for the Saab 9-3 2.0T AERO (1998-2002)
This kit covers the front axle of the YS3D-generation Saab 9-3 2.0T AERO built between 1998 and 2002. It is a front-only installation; the rear brakes are unaffected. Verify your chassis code and confirm the front hub has not been modified by a prior brake conversion before ordering.
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Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, with two-tone anodized or titanium centre-bell upgrades selectable at checkout. Select your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour from the options above 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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