Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz GLC 43 COUPE 4MATIC C254 (2023-2026)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-ME-96-A-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø380–444 mm
- Caliper pots8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Mercedes Benz GLC 43 COUPE 4MATIC C254 (2023-2026)
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The GLC 43 Coupe’s combination of AMG performance and SUV platform mass places a consistently high thermal load on the front brakes. On the C254, the 4MATIC drivetrain delivers the pace, but sustained circuit work or repeated hard braking from motorway speeds narrows the margin between composed and compromised pedal feel faster than the AMG badge might suggest.
The XYZ Racing front brake kit is a front-axle upgrade for C254 owners who run their GLC 43 COUPE 4MATIC at the limit of what the standard hardware was designed to absorb. It fits as a pair of front discs and calipers.
What this brake kit does for your 2023-2026 Mercedes Benz GLC 43 COUPE 4MATIC C254
Two-piece floating disc construction draws heat away from the friction surface faster than a standard solid disc, the critical factor on a front axle that carries the weight penalty of the SUV platform through every hard stop. The floating ring expands without warping, and reduced rotating mass aids response. Three pad compounds let you configure for actual usage: Street for quiet, low-dust daily-driving temperature ranges, Sport for fast-road work with the occasional track session, and Racing for sustained circuit use where disc temperatures stay elevated across extended runs. Discs are offered drilled or slotted at the same price. Caliper colour finishes, Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a custom Pantone match and premium polished-forged or candy finishes, are visible through the C254’s AMG-spec alloys, which is no small consideration on a car that draws attention in both road and paddock settings.
About the front brake kit
XYZ Racing’s front brake kit centres on a two-piece floating disc where internal vane geometry accelerates the heat-transfer cycle between stops. The construction targets the performance driving envelope, track sessions, spirited mountain-road descents, and repeated hard stops in fast-road conditions, rather than the occasional enthusiastic run that factory components handle without drama. The caliper is a hollow-body forging as standard, with an optional Hollow Racing caliper, no dust cover, rated to 1000C, two-year warranty, for harder use. Street is calibrated for the broader temperature cycling of UK road use; Sport manages the higher, more varied temperatures of fast-road driving with circuit exposure; Racing is intended for sustained high-temperature circuit work where consistency of bite across a session matters. Braided lines firm the pedal, and centre bell upgrades in five anodized colours or titanium, plus caliper finish including a custom Pantone path for builds with specific livery requirements, are selectable at checkout.
Fitment for the Mercedes Benz GLC 43 COUPE 4MATIC C254 (2023-2026)
This front brake kit is built for the Mercedes Benz GLC 43 COUPE 4MATIC on the C254 chassis, covering the 2023 to 2026 production window. The GLC range spans multiple variants on the same bodyshell; confirm your chassis code and AMG trim level before ordering, as non-AMG GLC models use different front brake architecture.
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Select your pad compound, disc style, and caliper colour above, then configure yours when you order.
What’s in the kit
Front axle kit — supplied as a complete bolt-on assembly.
- 2×Two-piece floating discs — 380–444 mm: you pick the exact diameter with the "Disc size" option
- 2×Lightweight aluminium centre bells
- 2×Forged aluminium calipers — 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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