Big Brake Kit
XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Subaru FORESTER (SK) (2018-2026)
SKU: XYZ-BRK-BKF-SU-019-FRONT
- IncludesFront axle pair (2 discs + 2 calipers)
- PositionFront
- Disc Ø330–444 mm
- Caliper pots6 / 8 / 12-pot
- Lead time10–15 working days
Fits Subaru FORESTER (SK) (2018-2026)
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The fifth-generation Forester pushed Subaru’s SUV firmly toward the family-crossover segment: softer suspension, a quieter cabin, a kerb weight nudging 1,570kg on full-spec variants. That mass, distributed across the symmetrical AWD system, loads the front axle hard under braking. The OEM sliding-caliper setup handles school runs and motorway miles without complaint; press harder on a mountain descent or repeated junction-to-junction braking on a spirited run, and the standard setup’s thermal limits show up sooner than the chassis might suggest.
The XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit for the Subaru FORESTER SK (2018-2026) addresses that gap. It is a single-axle kit, a matched pair of front calipers and two-piece floating discs for the left and right corners, sized to increase heat rejection where it matters most while letting you tune friction to how the car is actually driven.
What this brake kit does for your 2018-2026 Subaru FORESTER (SK)
The SK’s Subaru Global Platform gave the Forester stiffer body structure and sharper responses, but the factory brake specification did not move to match. Larger front discs with hollow-vane construction draw cooling air through the rotor body, reducing peak temperatures under sustained braking, which protects the pad and keeps pedal feel consistent through repeated stops. The two-piece floating discs pair an aluminium centre bell with an iron friction ring, holding the disc true through repeated heat cycles and trimming rotating mass at the wheel, so the front end stays responsive and the suspension settles cleanly over surface changes.
Three pad compounds extend that range. Street is the quiet, low-dust road default for everyday use; Sport adds bite and heat range for those pushing the SK hard on fast roads with the occasional track day; Racing is a full circuit compound for the owner who finds themselves at a track day. Braided stainless lines are included for a firmer, more repeatable pedal than rubber hoses that swell under pressure.
About the Hollow Front Brake Kit
The hollow-vane name describes the disc’s internal ventilation. Cooling channels run through the rotor body and draw air across the friction surfaces while the wheel turns, reducing the thermal load that causes brake fade during sustained high-energy stops, a measurable difference when a vehicle of the SK Forester’s weight and capability is braked repeatedly from speed. The calipers are hollow-body as standard for stiffness without excess weight, and the kit covers the front axle as a pair because that is where most of the braking load lands.
Discs come drilled or slotted at the same price, so you can choose on looks or wet-weather feel. Included caliper finishes are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color to any Pantone code for a small upcharge. Premium polished-forged finishes (Titanium, Polished Gold, Polished Silver) and candy finishes (Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Candy Orange) sit in a separate upgrade tier. Two-tone centre bells in five anodized colours, or a titanium bell, are selectable at checkout. For serious track use there is an optional Hollow Racing caliper, run without a dust cover, rated to 1000C and backed by a two-year warranty, so the kit integrates with the car’s overall appearance rather than sitting as an afterthought.
Fitment for the Subaru FORESTER (SK) (2018-2026)
This kit covers the fifth-generation Subaru Forester, SK body code, across the full production span from 2018 to 2026, and fits the front axle as a left-and-right pair. The SK platform encompasses both 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre naturally aspirated variants sold in the UK and European market. Confirm your build year and specific trim level against the fitment selector before purchasing.
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Select your compound, disc style and caliper finish when you order to build your Subaru Forester (SK) front brake kit.
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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