Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 116 (2004-2011)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-BM-51-A-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø304–444 mm
- Caliper pots4 / 6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Bmw 1 SERIES E 87 116 (2004-2011)
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Rear-wheel drive in a hatchback body was an unusual proposition when BMW launched the E87 in 2004, and the 116’s entry-level brief meant the front brake hardware was sized for economy use rather than sustained performance driving. Load the chassis properly, a full track day session, a demanding back road, repeated late braking into tight corners, and the distance between what the E87’s rear-driven balance invites you to do and what the standard front brakes can comfortably manage becomes apparent.
The XYZ Racing Hollow front big brake kit closes that gap for the 1 Series E87 116. It is a single-axle front kit, supplying a matched pair of front calipers and front discs. Three pad compounds, Street, Sport and Racing, mean the upgrade covers everything from an occasional spirited run to consistent circuit work, without swapping hardware between occasions.
What this brake kit does for your 2004-2011 BMW 1 Series E87 116
The primary gain is front-axle confidence: more capable hardware extends the braking zone the 116’s chassis was always capable of exploiting. The hollow-vane, two-piece floating discs do the thermal work, and the floating construction keeps pad contact even as the rotor expands with temperature.
Street is the quiet, low-dust road default that preserves manners for owners keeping the car in daily use; Sport raises the thermal threshold for drivers who track occasionally but do not want dedicated motorsport pads on cold morning roads; Racing delivers consistent bite once the discs are properly up to temperature. Discs come 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 can sit within a broader wheel and bodywork build, or contrast against a dark rim face depending on preference.
About the Hollow Big Brake Kit
Built as a direct replacement for the stock front assembly on E87 1 Series applications, the XYZ Racing Hollow is a position-specific upgrade covering the front axle only, the axle carrying the greater share of braking load on any rear-wheel-drive platform. The caliper is hollow-bodied as standard, paring mass from the corner while preserving clamping force.
Pad compound selection is part of the product configuration from the outset, spanning Street, Sport and Racing without requiring a separate purchase or swap. Disc style is drilled or slotted at the same price, and caliper finish is similarly a configuration choice, with the included painted colours of Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, plus Custom Color in any Pantone and premium polished-forged or candy options for builds where the brake hardware is intended to be seen through the wheel. Centre bell upgrades in two-tone anodized colours or titanium are selectable at checkout, alongside braided lines. 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. The three-compound range makes the Hollow a practical choice for a car that spends time both commuting and being driven hard.
Fitment for the BMW 1 Series E87 116 (2004-2011)
This kit is confirmed for the BMW 1 Series E87 116, covering model years 2004 to 2011. The E87 denotes the five-door hatchback body; the 116 specifies the base petrol variant across this generation. Owners of the three-door E81 or the E82 coupé should cross-reference their chassis code against this listing, as fitment specifications differ across the body variants.
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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper finish from the options above to confirm your specification before checkout.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 304–444 mm: you pick the exact diameter with the "Disc size" option
- 2×Lightweight aluminium centre bells
- 2×Forged aluminium calipers — 4 / 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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