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You won't find any on the shelf in any auto parts store in Oz, you have to order them from OS.
Maybe just maybe you can get some from your local JLR dealership but be prepared to pay a yuge mark-up and probably wait an age.
And that's the stock pads, incredibly dusty and often graunchy and grabby although they brake well.
You are way better off with after-market pads such as the favourite around here, Porterfield R4-S, see here for example: https://www.lpiracing.com/brakes/bra...r-f-type-s-xkr.
Those are for the 380 mm front brakes and strangely they don't list any for the rear brakes (376 mm).
Another popular option is EBC Red Stuff, see here: https://www.lpiracing.com/jaguar/f-t...bc-brake-pads/
The linked listings are for an F-Type R with the 380 mm front and 376 mm rear brakes while other variants can use different and smaller brakes, eg the base model with 355 mm front and 326 mm rear brakes, so make sure you get the right sizes for your car.
Edit - I just noticed you are from my neck of the woods, South Australia, so even more reason to steer clear of the only JLR dealership within 700 km (Solitaire) as their mark-up is even worse than most other JLR dealerships.
For everyday use the Porterfields are great. I like the more progressive bite and the dramatically reduced dust. I'd be worried about fade at the track, but have not tried them there.
For everyday use the Porterfields are great. I like the more progressive bite and the dramatically reduced dust. I'd be worried about fade at the track, but have not tried them there.
I have run the R4-S pads at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Initial performance is strong, with good bite and modulation early in a session. However, as the session progresses, noticeable brake fade develops toward the later stages of a run.
For that reason, I would not recommend the R4-S for extended track sessions. They are better suited as an aggressive street pad with occasional light track use.
For dedicated or extended track driving, I would strongly suggest stepping up to the R4 race compound. While race pads are not ideal for street use due to their higher operating temperature range and longer warm up period, they perform significantly better under sustained braking loads during a full session. Once up to temperature, they offer more consistent bite and improved resistance to fade.
If needed, it is possible to swap pads at the track before and after sessions, though it is not the most convenient solution. For anyone planning consistent or prolonged track time, a proper track compound is the correct choice over a street focused pad.
