Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz E CLASS W211 E 270 CDI (2003-2009)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-ME-049-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø330–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Mercedes Benz E CLASS W211 E 270 CDI (2003-2009)
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Carrying more than 1,700 kg at motorway pace, the W211 E 270 CDI’s 2.7-litre OM612 five-cylinder diesel creates particular demands on the front axle. Mercedes sized the W211’s stopping hardware for prestige saloon duty, competent, quiet, and fade-resistant within the car’s original brief.
The XYZ Racing front brake kit for the E 270 CDI extends that brief. It fits the front axle as a pair of discs and calipers, with three pad compounds so the kit works for the high-mileage daily driver and for the owner who regularly asks the W211 to do things Mercedes engineers did not specifically account for.
What this brake kit does for your 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz E CLASS W211 E 270 CDI
The OM612 diesel’s low-rev torque means the W211 builds and carries speed with less effort than its power figure implies, and the front brakes have to deal with that on an axle already loaded by the engine mass sitting ahead of it. Larger front discs and pads improve bite and heat management over repeated hard stops without conflicting with the W211’s ABS or Brake Assist systems. The two-piece floating discs use a hollow-vane construction to draw heat away from the friction face, and reduced rotating mass at the front improves pedal response.
Three pad compounds set the system to match the car’s use. Street is the quiet, low-dust road default; Sport gives sharper initial bite for fast-road routes or occasional circuit outings; Racing handles structured track sessions where the W211’s weight means sustained thermal loading is a genuine consideration. Discs are available drilled or slotted at the same price. Six no-cost caliper colours, Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black, make the installation visible through the W211’s alloy spokes, with a custom Pantone match and premium polished-forged or candy finishes available for a more deliberate statement in a saloon that otherwise carries its modifications quietly.
About the front brake kit
The caliper is a hollow-body forging as standard, keeping clamping force high and weight low at the wheel. The optional Hollow Racing caliper, for drivers doing serious circuit work, removes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C, and carries a two-year warranty. Pad compound choice covers the full range of how an E-Class diesel actually gets used: Street suits the owner covering high annual kilometres on motorway and A-road; Sport is calibrated for fast-road conditions or occasional track days; Racing is formulated for structured circuit work in a car whose mass demands a high-friction, high-temperature pad. Braided lines and two-piece floating discs round out the package, with centre bell upgrades in five anodized colours or titanium selectable at checkout.
Fitment for the Mercedes Benz E CLASS W211 E 270 CDI (2003-2009)
This front brake kit is configured for the Mercedes Benz E Class W211, specifically the E 270 CDI diesel variant built between 2003 and 2009. It is a front-axle fitment; rear brake hardware is not included in this listing.
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Select your pad compound, disc style, and caliper colour above, then configure the kit 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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