XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Pontiac SOLSTICE (TYPE II) (2006-2009)

Kappa-platform roadsters earned a loyal following for their rear-wheel-drive poise and low centre of gravity, but the factory brakes on the Solstice were calibrated for commuting, not sustained hard use. Push one through a track-day session or a fast descent and the stock single-piston fronts fade before the chassis has run out of composure. This XYZ Racing front big brake kit closes that gap with a direct-fit upgrade for the 2006-2009 SOLSTICE (TYPE II).

For GXP owners running the 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder, the mismatch between power and stopping ability is particularly acute. With around 260 bhp funnelled through a car that weighs roughly 1,315 kg, the front axle needs proportionally more braking torque than the standard setup was ever designed to sustain. The kit fits the front axle as a matched left and right pair.

What this brake kit does for your 2006-2009 Pontiac SOLSTICE (TYPE II)

Larger swept area at the front axle translates directly into shorter stopping distances and a firmer, more progressive pedal under hard use, the two areas Solstice owners consistently find wanting from the standard setup. The hollow-vane disc improves heat dissipation across repeated heavy brake applications, which matters whether you are carrying speed into a circuit corner or scrubbing off pace through a series of technical bends. Two-piece floating disc construction lets the friction ring grow and cool independently of the bell, holding the pedal steady deep into a session. Three pad compounds, Street, Sport, and Racing, mean you can match the friction spec to actual use, from everyday driving through to timed sessions.

About the Hollow Big Brake Kit

The hollow disc design refers to the internal vane geometry within each rotor, hollow ventilation channels that move air mass more efficiently than conventional vented discs under extended thermal loading. Where driving cycles repeatedly push disc temperatures into ranges where standard hardware begins to glaze or fade, the construction keeps braking response progressive and consistent throughout. The direct-fit design for the Kappa platform means no adaptors and no modified brackets; the factory hydraulic circuit and proportioning valve remain in place while front-axle bite is substantially increased. The forged caliper is hollow-bodied as standard, with an optional Hollow Racing upgrade for serious track use, rated to 1000C with no dust cover and a two-year warranty.

Compound is chosen at order, from Street through Sport to Racing. Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price. Included painted caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black, and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone, premium polished-forged finishes (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver), and candy finishes (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) reflecting the XYZ Racing approach to brake hardware as both a mechanical and a visual upgrade.

Fitment for the Pontiac SOLSTICE (TYPE II) (2006-2009)

This kit is supplied specifically for the Pontiac Solstice Type II, covering the full 2006-2009 production run on the Kappa platform. The Saturn Sky and Opel GT share the same underpinnings but are listed separately in the catalogue under their own fitment references; confirm your model before ordering. The kit covers the front axle only; rear brake specification is unaffected.

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Pad compound, disc style, caliper colour, and centre-bell finish are all chosen when you order. The configurator sits above this copy.