
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Subaru XV (GP) (2012-2017)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SU-018-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 XV (GP) (2012-2017)
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The GP-generation XV was built around Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD architecture on a raised crossover platform, a combination that generates genuine grip but places a sustained demand on the front brake axle. The factory front setup was sized for the car’s commuter-and-light-trail brief; on a loaded A-road run or a long descent under power, that conservative spec becomes the limiting factor.
The XYZ Racing Front Big Brake Kit fits the XV GP with larger two-piece floating front discs and uprated calipers, supplied as a left-and-right front pair. Three pad compounds span quiet daily use through to harder track work, a setup that matches how the car is actually driven.
What this brake kit does for your 2012-2017 Subaru XV (GP)
Under hard braking the XV GP’s mass and raised ride height concentrate load at the front axle regardless of how the AWD system distributes drive. Larger-diameter front discs increase swept area and accelerate heat dissipation at the front corner, directly addressing the fade risk when the stock setup is pushed beyond its intended range. The hollow-vane casting drives air through the disc face to manage heat, and the two-piece construction reduces rotating and unsprung mass at the front wheel, improving the axle’s ability to track uneven surfaces mid-braking on the GP’s natural habitat of mixed-condition roads.
Three pad compounds let you set pedal feel and bite to suit use. Street is the quiet, low-dust default for urban and commuting miles; Sport adds bite and heat range for sustained spirited road work; Racing is the track compound. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, and braided lines tighten the pedal. The calipers are painted before dispatch in Red, Yellow, Gold, Black or Anodized Black at no extra cost, or in any Pantone as a Custom Color for an added charge, so the finished install can match the car’s existing spec or stand apart from it.
About the Front Big Brake Kit
The caliper is a hollow-body forged unit as standard, stiff for its weight, with a Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use that removes the dust cover and adds a 1000C rating and a two-year warranty. The two-piece floating disc raises heat-rejection capacity beyond a standard ventilated unit, delivering more consistent pedal feel across a long or repeated braking run.
All three compounds share the same caliper geometry, so the same kit serves a broad range of driving styles without a separate SKU. Beyond the included paints, finish choices extend to premium polished-forged Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver, and a candy range of Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red and Candy Orange. Centre bells can be specified two-tone in five anodized colours or in titanium, all chosen when you order.
Fitment for the Subaru XV (GP) (2012-2017)
This front brake kit is developed for the GP-chassis Subaru XV produced between 2012 and 2017, fitting the front axle as a left-and-right pair. The GP XV shared its platform architecture with the GJ Impreza of the same era, and fitment is confirmed at the front axle for this generation. If the car has had previous aftermarket brake work, verify the existing front disc diameter and carrier dimensions before ordering.
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Pad compound, disc style and caliper colour are all configurable, so select yours when you order to build the front setup the XV 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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