Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Saab 9-5 (2002-2010)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SA-01-A-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 (2002-2010)
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The Saab 9-5’s front-wheel-drive layout concentrates braking energy through the nose at every hard stop. A 2.3 turbo Aero in saloon or estate form tips the scales at over 1,500kg, and every kilogram of that is asking the front brakes to scrub speed, making the front hardware the first component to reach its thermal limit when the pace rises on an A-road or a fast motorway run.
This XYZ Racing front big brake kit upgrades those front corners. It is a front-axle kit, a matched pair of front calipers and larger-diameter two-piece floating discs with braided lines included, and a choice of three pad compounds runs from standard commuter use through to competition. A full range of caliper finishes lets the setup sit coherently with whatever wheels the car is wearing.
What this brake kit does for your 2002-2010 Saab 9-5
Larger rotor diameter means more swept area per stop, directly relevant on a front-heavy, front-drive car where the nose handles the bulk of deceleration load. The hollow-vane disc draws heat through the disc body rather than relying solely on external face venting, extending the thermal window before pedal feel begins to soften. That distinction matters for the 9-5’s use pattern: a car driven hard between motorway junctions, then braked late into a roundabout, builds heat in cycles that solid hardware manages less efficiently. 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 mean the kit covers a high-mileage daily driver just as effectively as an Aero used on track. Street is the quiet, low-dust default. Sport adds bite and heat range for fast road. Racing is the dedicated track compound, without requiring a separate hardware purchase to change roles.
About the Hollow Front Big Brake Kit
The XYZ Racing caliper is a hollow-body design as standard, targeting the sustained heat accumulation that builds during repeated hard braking, a scenario the 9-5’s torque-biased turbocharged engines make easy to reach. 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.
Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no cost, spanning the range from a subdued near-factory appearance through to a more considered build aesthetic, 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. Pad compound is specified when you order, Street, Sport, or Racing, so buyers can match the kit to how the car is actually used rather than defaulting to a single middle-ground compound.
Fitment for the Saab 9-5 (2002-2010)
This kit is specified for the Saab 9-5 across the 2002 facelift through to the final 2010 model year, covering the first-generation platform across both saloon and estate (SportCombi) body styles. As a front-axle upgrade, it addresses the corners carrying the highest braking load on the 9-5’s FWD layout. Confirm your specific trim and wheel clearance using the configuration options 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. Select your 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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