Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Saab 9-5 (1998-2002)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SA-001-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 9-5 (1998-2002)
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The first-generation 9-5’s front axle carries the full burden of both drive and braking simultaneously, an unglamorous FWD reality that owners of the turbocharged Aero understand through the pedal when the 2.3T engine is working hard. Heavy for a front-wheel-drive executive, the 9-5’s nose-forward weight distribution means the front brakes are always the limiting factor under hard use, and the OEM specification reflects a compromise between comfort and performance that leaves room on the table for drivers who actually push the car.
The XYZ Racing front big brake kit for the 1998-2002 Saab 9-5 closes that gap. It is a front-axle kit, a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs with braided lines included. Three pad compounds mean the specification can be matched precisely to how the car is used, rather than accepting the single compound the factory fitted across the entire 9-5 range.
What this brake kit does for your 1998-2002 Saab 9-5
On the 9-5’s FWD platform, where 1,400kg-plus of saloon sits above a transverse engine and the front axle handles both propulsion and stopping, brake fade is a genuine concern under repeated hard use. The hollow-vane disc carries heat out of the rotor body, the two-piece floating disc keeps the friction ring true under heat, and braided lines hold the pedal firm where rubber softens.
Street is the quiet, low-dust default for everyday road driving. Sport improves bite and fade resistance for fast-road work and occasional circuit visits. Racing is there for drivers using the 9-5 regularly on track, where consistent pedal feel through successive heat cycles matters more than cold-start bite.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The XYZ Racing kit is a direct-fit front-axle upgrade built around a hollow-body caliper as standard, reducing rotating mass while retaining the rigidity needed for repeated high-energy stops on a heavy front-drive platform. For owners attending circuit days regularly, the optional Hollow Racing upgrade deletes the dust cover, is rated to 1000C and carries a two-year warranty.
Three pad compounds are configured when you order: Street for road use, Sport for spirited driving, and Racing for sustained track work. The kit is configured specifically for the 9-5’s front-axle geometry and mounting points, requiring no modification to the standard suspension setup. 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, so the hardware integrates cleanly with the car’s visual presentation.
Fitment for the Saab 9-5 (1998-2002)
This kit is confirmed for the Saab 9-5 (YS3E platform) from 1998 to 2002, covering all front-axle configurations within that production window. It applies across the turbocharged 2.0t and 2.3T variants in both saloon and estate (SportCombi) body styles. If running non-standard wheel sizes, check inner-face clearance against caliper dimensions before ordering.
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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. Pick 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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