XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Opel VECTRA (1988-1995)

The Opel Vectra A’s front-wheel-drive layout concentrates the entire braking load onto its front axle, a dynamic reality that the original 1988-1995 brake specification handled adequately but never with much margin. Three decades of thermal cycling on surviving examples, combined with the 2.0 16v GSi’s tendency to push its power hard through those same front corners, make a front brake upgrade both practical and overdue.

The XYZ Racing front big brake kit for the Opel Vectra brings hollow-vane disc construction, three pad compound choices, and a caliper colour selection that acknowledges these cars are now driven as enthusiast vehicles rather than fleet hand-me-downs. It fits as a single front-axle pair, left and right.

What this brake kit does for your 1988-1995 Opel VECTRA

Larger hollow-vane discs improve heat evacuation over the solid and basic vented units the Vectra A left the factory with, which matters most on a front-drive platform where the front brakes carry the dominant share of stopping force on every stop. The two-piece floating disc construction keeps the friction ring flat as it heats and trims rotating and unsprung mass off the front corners, so steering feel stays honest through the braking phase.

Three compounds match the brake to actual use. Street is the quiet, low-dust choice for a car that covers fast road miles with the occasional hard stop. Sport adds bite and a wider heat range for harder road driving with the odd track day. Racing is for track-day regulars where heat soak across repeated braking events is the real test. Braided stainless lines are included, so the firmer pedal the larger discs deliver carries through cleanly.

About the Hollow Front Brake Kit

The disc uses a hollow-vane internal geometry, drawing air through the rotor during rotation to reduce core temperature across sustained braking cycles more effectively than a flat vented design. The caliper is a hollow-body forged unit as standard, with an optional Hollow Racing upgrade that removes the dust cover, carries a 1000C rating and a two-year warranty for sustained competition heat.

Three pad compounds are available: Street for fast-road use with improved initial bite and fade resistance, Sport for harder road and occasional track work, and Racing for repeated hard stops where lesser compounds fade. Painted caliper colours are included at no extra cost in Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black, allowing a considered finish regardless of the car’s colour or build intention. A Custom Color in any Pantone shade is available for £150, with premium polished-forged finishes in Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver and candy finishes in Teal, Blue, Red and Orange. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, with a two-tone centre bell in five anodized colours or titanium selectable at checkout. Front-axle fitment covers the complete Vectra A production span from 1988 to 1995, accounting for the range of engine variants and body styles across that generation.

Fitment for the Opel VECTRA (1988-1995)

This kit is confirmed for front-axle fitment on the first-generation Opel Vectra (Vectra A), spanning all 1988 to 1995 production years. Coverage includes the range of body styles and engine variants produced in that generation, including the 2.0 16v GSi. If your Vectra has had previous brake modifications, verify the original front specification before ordering.

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Select your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour from the options above when you order.