Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Subaru FORESTER 2.0XT (SJ) (2014-2018)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SU-02-B-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø330–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Subaru FORESTER 2.0XT (SJ) (2014-2018)
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The SJ Forester 2.0XT carries genuine pace, the FA20DIT turbocharged flat-four pushing power through Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD, yet the chassis tips the scales at over 1,500kg. That kerb weight, combined with the higher centre of gravity of a crossover body, means the front axle takes a significant hit under hard braking, and the factory single-piston sliding calipers are sized for a car rarely asked to make more than two or three genuinely hard stops in sequence. Push the Forester 2.0XT on a twisty B-road in the Welsh hills or put it through a track day, and the limits of the standard setup become apparent quickly.
The XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit is the direct answer: a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs for the left and right corners, with greater swept area, more piston clamping force, and a pad range that spans daily driving through to a circuit compound.
What this brake kit does for your 2014-2018 Subaru FORESTER 2.0XT (SJ)
An upgrade at the front axle is where the SJ Forester’s braking gains matter most. The heavier nose loading under deceleration, amplified by the raised ride height and the forward weight bias of the boxer engine and transmission, concentrates brake stress at the front calipers. The multi-piston caliper increases clamp load and reduces the pedal travel required for peak retardation, which translates to shorter stopping distances and better modulation when trail-braking into a corner. The hollow-vane disc draws cooling air through the rotor body so heat sheds continuously, and the two-piece floating discs pair an aluminium centre bell with an iron friction ring to hold the disc true through repeated heat cycles while trimming rotating mass at the wheel.
Three pad compounds let you match thermal performance to use. Street is the quiet, low-dust road default; Sport adds bite and heat range for fast road with the occasional track day; Racing is a full circuit compound that maintains its friction coefficient as temperatures build through repeated hard braking, eliminating the soft, spongy pedal that defines a faded factory setup. Braided stainless lines are included for a firmer, more repeatable pedal than rubber hoses that swell under load.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The hollow-vane name describes the disc’s internal ventilation. Cooling channels run through the rotor body and pull air across the friction surfaces while the wheel turns, so heat clears into the airstream rather than soaking in. The calipers are hollow-body as standard for stiffness without excess weight, and the front-only fitment targets the SJ Forester’s primary braking load path, upgrading the components that do the heaviest work without altering rear brake bias or requiring a full-axle overhaul as a first step.
Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, so you can choose on looks or wet-weather feel. Included caliper finishes are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color to any Pantone code for a small upcharge. Premium polished-forged finishes (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy finishes (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) sit in a separate upgrade tier. Two-tone centre bells in five anodized colours, or a titanium bell, are selectable at checkout. For serious track use there is an optional Hollow Racing caliper, run without a dust cover, rated to 1000C and backed by a two-year warranty.
Fitment for the Subaru FORESTER 2.0XT (SJ) (2014-2018)
This kit is confirmed for the SJ-generation Subaru Forester 2.0XT, covering the 2014-2018 model years, and fits the front axle as a left-and-right pair. The SJ platform’s front brake mounting points and hub geometry are shared across the Symmetrical AWD architecture specific to the turbocharged 2.0XT. Buyers fitting to non-XT SJ Foresters should verify caliper carrier compatibility before ordering, as the XT’s front hub specification may differ from the naturally aspirated variants. Only 2014-2018 SJ Foresters are within the confirmed application window for this front kit.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish when you order, and the front kit is built to the spec your Forester actually needs.
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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