Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi A3 (ONLY FOR MODELS WITH TWO-PIECE OE CALIPER) (2003-2013)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-AU-08-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 Audi A3 (ONLY FOR MODELS WITH TWO-PIECE OE CALIPER) (2003-2013)
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The 8P-generation A3’s PQ35 platform carries most of its mass over the front axle, a weight distribution that places serious demands on the front braking hardware under hard deceleration. For models equipped with the factory two-piece front caliper, the mounting architecture is already configured for an uprated setup, and this XYZ Racing front brake kit slots directly in to deliver it.
This is a front-axle upgrade: a matched pair of left and right front calipers with two-piece floating discs. Three pad compounds let you match thermal behaviour to use case, from everyday road driving through to repeated heavy stops at a track day, and the disc, finish and centre-bell options are all set when you order.
What this brake kit does for your 2003-2013 Audi A3
On a front-heavy platform like the PQ35, the front axle takes the bulk of weight transfer the moment the pedal goes in. The larger two-piece disc and uprated caliper reduce stopping distances and improve pedal consistency across repeated hard stops, so the fade that surfaces in an OE setup during a club circuit session becomes a non-issue with the right compound selected. The hollow-vane disc construction dissipates heat more effectively than a solid rotor, keeping temperatures within the working range of the pad through extended braking zones, while the lighter two-piece discs trim rotating and unsprung mass at the front. Braided lines firm up the pedal that a tired rubber-hose system softens.
The Street compound is the quiet, low-dust road default; Sport raises bite and heat range for fast-road driving and the occasional track day; Racing is the track compound built for sustained high temperatures. Calipers are hollow-bodied as standard, with a Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use, rated to 1000C, no dust cover, two-year warranty.
About the Front Brake Kit
The kit pairs uprated front calipers with two-piece floating discs sized for the A3 8P, supplied in a drilled or slotted face at the same price. Optional two-tone centre bells in five anodized colours or titanium are selectable at checkout. Three pad compounds are available: Street for everyday use, Sport for spirited road driving, and Racing for track-day or motorsport applications. Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone for £150 and premium polished-forged finishes (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy finishes (Teal, Blue, Red, Orange) also available. The kit is designed for A3 models fitted with the original two-piece front caliper and is not compatible with the single-piece sliding units found on base-specification variants.
Fitment for the Audi A3 (2003-2013)
This kit covers Audi A3 models produced between 2003 and 2013, centred on the 8P generation of the PQ35 platform. Compatibility is restricted to examples originally fitted with the factory two-piece front caliper. Confirm your OE caliper type before ordering, as the more common single-piece sliding unit found on standard A3 trims requires a different specification. The two-piece caliper was fitted to higher-output and quattro-equipped variants across the 8P range, including the S3.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour finish 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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