Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Chevrolet CRUZE 1.6/ 1.8 (2008-2016)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-CV-003-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø330–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Chevrolet CRUZE 1.6/ 1.8 (2008-2016)
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The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 and 1.8 were never positioned as driver’s cars, and the factory front brake specification on these naturally aspirated petrol variants shows it, sized for economy-focused urban use where heat management and sustained stopping power matter far less than low maintenance costs. Running a Cruze at a track day, or simply pushing one hard on a B-road descent, puts you past the limits of that factory brief in short order.
XYZ Racing’s front big brake kit addresses the gap directly. As a matched pair of front calipers and discs with three pad compound options, Street, Sport and Racing, it covers everything from a straightforward OEM step-up through dedicated circuit use, and the full caliper colour range gives you control over how the installation presents behind the wheel.
What this brake kit does for your 2008-2016 Chevrolet CRUZE 1.6/ 1.8
The 1.6 and 1.8 naturally aspirated Cruze variants did not receive the uprated front hardware fitted to higher-output turbocharged siblings; the brakes on these cars were calibrated for light-footed commuting, and they make that clear under sustained pressure. The two-piece floating discs move heat away from the friction surface more efficiently than the factory solid discs and expand under temperature without distorting, which directly reduces the fade onset that stock hardware runs into when stops repeat. Braided stainless lines keep the pedal firm where heat would swell a stock rubber line. Compound selection then determines the operating envelope: Street delivers quiet, low-dust running and a measurable step over OEM for road use; Sport gives cleaner pedal feel and improved fade resistance with more heat range; Racing brings the bite and temperature range for circuit sessions where sustained high-load braking is the norm.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
XYZ Racing’s kit uses vented two-piece floating discs that improve heat dispersal across repeated high-load stops, precisely the scenario where economy-spec factory brakes give way first, while the floating mount removes the thermal distortion that softens pedal feel under load. Disc faces come drilled or slotted at the same price. The kit is supplied with calipers finished to specification, and three pad compounds are configurable to suit actual use rather than forcing a compromise: Street for improved road performance, Sport for harder road and occasional track work, and Racing for circuit application. The calipers are hollow-body as standard for low corner weight, with the Hollow Racing caliper available as an upgrade for serious track use, no dust cover, rated to 1000C and a two-year warranty. Caliper colour runs from the no-cost painted options of Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black through Custom Color, any Pantone for a set fee, plus premium polished-forged (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) finishes. Two-tone centre bells in five anodized colours, or titanium, are selectable at checkout. The front-axle pair covers the high-workload brake position on this front-wheel-drive platform, where the rear brakes contribute comparatively little under hard deceleration.
Fitment for the Chevrolet CRUZE 1.6/ 1.8 (2008-2016)
This kit is confirmed for the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 and 1.8 petrol variants across the production run from 2008 through 2016. The front-axle fitment covers the primary brake position on this FWD platform. Turbocharged, diesel, and other Cruze engine variants run different front hub and caliper arrangements; verify your engine designation against the fitment data before ordering.
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Build yours above by choosing your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour for your Cruze.
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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