BRAKES
Brakes Overview
The F-TYPE’s braking system has been optimized for each derivative to deliver reassuring performance that
remains consistent and dependable even when driven in a dynamic fashion for prolonged periods.
Brake Components (RHD Shown; LHD Similar)
RH REAR BRAKE
DISC AND CALIPER
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE
CONTROL MODULE
BRAKE PEDAL
SWITCH
MASTER
CYLINDER
RH FRONT BRAKE
DISC AND CALIPER
LH REAR BRAKE
DISC AND CALIPER
ABS
CONTROL MODULE
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LH FRONT BRAKE
DISC AND CALIPER
The front calipers feature extensive use of aluminum in their design to reduce weight. Reducing the ‘unsprung
mass’ of the vehicle benefits handling and ride refinement.
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Three performance braking systems are available on the F-TYPE depending on variant or option, including the
Super Performance system, the most powerful system ever fitted to a Jaguar road car.
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Jaguar Performance Braking System
355mm front discs / 325mm rear discs; silver calipers; standard on F-TYPE
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Jaguar High Performance Braking System
380mm front discs / 325mm rear discs (as on XKR-S); black calipers; standard on F-TYPE S
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Jaguar Super Performance Braking System
380mm front discs / 376mm rear discs; black calipers standard, red calipers as an option; standard on F-TYPE V8 S,
available as an option on F-TYPE S
PERFORMANCE BRAKES
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUPER PERFORMANCE BRAKES:
HIGH PERFORMANCE – BLACK CALIPERS ONLY; SUPER PERFORMANCE – BLACK CALIPERS STANDARD, RED CALIEPRS OPTIONAL
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Other features of the F-TYPE Brake Systems include:
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Improved brake cooling
With dedicated brake air ducting, the suspension air deflectors give a 20% brake cooling improvement over
the XKR-S installation.
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Improved brake pedal feel
Uprated hydraulic system reduces pedal travel to improve braking confidence while maintaining the powerful
Jaguar pedal feel.
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New Bosch ESP9 ABS Control Module
Provides enhanced Dynamic Stability Control functionality (response and modulation)
Brake Specifications
Front Brakes
Performance
High Performance
Super Performance
18” Vented
19” Vented
19” Vented
Front
355mm
380mm
380mm
Rear
325mm
325mm
376mm
Front
31.5mm
36mm
36mm
Rear
19.5mm
19.5mm
25.5mm
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Brake Type
Disc Diameter
Disc Thickness
Disc Material
Caliper Type
Front
Sliding piston, sized to disc
Rear
Sliding piston, with integrated electric ‘motor-on’ park brake, sized to disc
Caliper Color (Option)
Availability
Silver
Black
Black (Red)
F-TYPE
F-TYPE S
F-TYPE S V8;
Optional on F-TYPE S
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