Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Saab 9-3 2.0T (2002-2012)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SA-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 Saab 9-3 2.0T (2002-2012)
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The Saab 9-3 2.0T’s front-wheel-drive layout gives the front axle a triple workload: it drives, steers, and under hard braking absorbs the full kinetic load of a turbocharged saloon with no help from the rear. Stock front discs manage everyday driving without complaint, but a 9-3 driven at its actual pace, sustained B-road running, late braking, repeated hard stops, heats them faster than the capable chassis would invite.
The XYZ Racing front big brake kit addresses that ceiling directly. Built for the Saab 9-3 2.0T across its full 2002-2012 production span, it is a front-axle kit, a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs with braided lines included, bringing hollow-vane construction and a choice of three pad compounds to the end of the car that does the heaviest thermal work.
What this brake kit does for your 2002-2012 Saab 9-3 2.0T
The hollow-vane disc manages heat more effectively than conventional hardware because airflow moves through the disc body rather than simply across it, lowering operating temperatures during sustained hard use. On a front-wheel-drive car, where the front axle absorbs braking loads a rear-drive layout would split between two ends, that thermal margin converts directly into more consistent pedal feel and later fade onset. The two-piece floating disc keeps the friction ring true under heat, and braided lines hold the pedal firm where rubber softens.
Three pad compounds match the specification to actual use. Street is the quiet, low-dust default for a 9-3 that sees occasional enthusiast driving. Sport suits owners who regularly push the car’s limits. Racing is for those running it in motorsport events.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
Drawing from competition engineering, the caliper is a hollow-body design as standard, reducing mass without sacrificing the rigidity and thermal capacity needed under repeated high-force braking. The disc body incorporates internal geometry that improves heat dispersal at the friction surface, the area where fade and warping originate under sustained use. For owners running club motorsport, the optional Hollow Racing upgrade deletes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty.
XYZ Racing’s kit for the Saab 9-3 2.0T covers the front position, which is the only axle that drives braking performance on this FWD platform. Pad selection spans Street, Sport, and Racing grades, acknowledging that the 9-3’s owner base ranges from daily drivers who occasionally press the car hard to club motorsport competitors who need consistent bite through multiple back-to-back sessions. Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone available, plus premium polished-forged (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) finishes above those.
Fitment for the Saab 9-3 2.0T (2002-2012)
This kit is specified for the Saab 9-3 2.0T and covers the complete production span from 2002 to 2012. It is a front-position kit, upgrading the axle that handles the primary braking load on this FWD platform. Confirm your model year falls within the stated range before specifying.
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Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, with two-tone anodized or titanium centre-bell upgrades selectable at checkout. Select your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour from the options above 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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