Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Audi TT (8S) MK3 (2014-2026)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-AU-20-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 Audi TT (8S) MK3 (2014-2026)
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The Audi TT (8S) MK3 carries more of its weight over the front axle than its compact, low-slung proportions suggest, a characteristic of the MQB-derived platform that the quattro system manages dynamically but that the front brakes absorb on every significant stop. Under normal road use the OEM setup copes well; under repeated hard use on circuit, the thermal ceiling of the standard front discs becomes the limiting factor before the driver does. The XYZ Racing Hollow Front Big Brake Kit for the Audi TT (8S) MK3 directly addresses that.
The 8S generation raised the bar from the 8J it replaced, with sharper steering, more communication through the chassis, and power outputs ranging from 180ps in the base 1.8 TFSI through to 400ps in the five-cylinder TT RS. At the higher end of that range, upgrading the front brake package beyond factory specification becomes a straightforward decision. This is a single-axle front kit, supplying a matched pair of front calipers and front discs.
What this brake kit does for your 2014-2026 Audi TT (8S) MK3
The hollow-vane, two-piece floating disc is the defining technical choice here. Internal airflow passages through the disc body accelerate heat extraction compared to a standard ventilated rotor, which means the front brakes build to peak bite more predictably and hold consistent pedal feel further into a hard session. The floating construction lets the disc expand evenly with temperature rather than coning, preserving even pad contact lap after lap.
Three pad compounds let you match the kit’s character to its working conditions: Street is the quiet, low-dust road default that handles the daily-use dust and noise trade-off sensibly, Sport adds bite and heat range for fast-road and occasional track use, and Racing is the dedicated circuit compound that prioritises consistency once the pads are fully up to temperature. Discs are available drilled or slotted at the same price. Caliper finish runs from the included painted colours of Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, through Custom Color in any Pantone, to premium polished-forged and candy options, so the upgrade aligns with the wider visual direction of the car, which matters on a vehicle as design-driven as the TT.
About the Hollow Front Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing’s calipers are hollow-bodied as standard, shedding mass from the corner without giving up clamping force, and the series is built around an internally-chambered two-piece disc that goes beyond conventional ventilated disc technology. The hollow disc incorporates more complex internal geometry than a standard ventilated rotor, producing additional airflow volume through the body to manage temperature under sustained high-energy braking. This is a front-axle-specific kit, which is where the 8S TT’s weight distribution places the highest braking workload, rather than a complete axle upgrade.
Three selectable pad compounds mean the hardware adapts from a road-used daily driver to a dedicated circuit car. For serious track use, the optional Hollow Racing caliper upgrade runs without a dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty. Centre bell upgrades in two-tone anodized colours or titanium are selectable at checkout, alongside braided lines. Disc and caliper specifications exceed OEM fitments across the 8S range, meeting the definition of a big brake kit upgrade rather than a service replacement.
Fitment for the Audi TT (8S) MK3 (2014-2026)
This front brake kit covers the Audi TT (8S) MK3 chassis across its full production run from 2014 to 2026, spanning the standard TT, TTS, and TT RS variants in both front-wheel-drive and quattro configurations. As with any big brake upgrade, confirm wheel diameter and inner clearance before ordering, since the caliper size increase over OEM requires sufficient wheel-to-caliper clearance, and wheel diameters across the 8S TT range vary considerably by trim and specification.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish from the options above, then build yours.
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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