Shimano CUES brake pad compatibility guide showing BR-U8000, BR-U8020, BR-U6030-R, and BR-U8010 calipers with resin and metallic pad options from Gorilla Brakes.

Shimano CUES Brake Pad Compatibility Guide | Gorilla Brakes

Find the right Gorilla Brakes pads for Shimano CUES calipers — BR-U8000, BR-U8020, BR-U6030-R, and BR-U8010 — with compound recommendations and compatibility by pad shape.

Shimano CUES Calipers & Compatible Gorilla Brakes Pads

Brake Caliper / Mount Pistons Recommended Gorilla Brakes Pads Compound Options Notes / Comments
BR-U8000 (Post mount) 2 Gorilla Brakes Pads – Type G / J (2-Piston) Enduro Pro · Factory Racing · Standard Direct fit for Shimano CUES BR-U8000. Matches G/J-Type pad shape (no fins).
BR-U8020 (Post mount) 4 Gorilla Brakes Pads – Type D (4-Piston) Enduro Pro · Factory Racing · Standard Compatible with Shimano CUES BR-U8020. Matches D-Type pad shape (non-finned).
BR-U6030-R (Flat mount) 2 Gorilla Brakes Pads – Type B (Flat Mount 2-Piston) Factory Racing · Standard Fits CUES BR-U6030-R flat-mount calipers. Matches B-Type pad design (no fins).
BR-U8010 (Flat mount) 2 Gorilla Brakes Pads – Type K (Road / Gravel Flat Mount) Factory Racing · Standard Ideal for Shimano CUES BR-U8010. Matches K-Type pad shape used on GRX & Ultegra calipers (no fins).

Gorilla Brakes Compounds Explained

  • Enduro Pro Compound – Designed for maximum stopping power and fade resistance in downhill, e-MTB, and wet or muddy terrain.
  • Factory Racing Compound – High-performance blend offering excellent bite and modulation for trail, XC, and all-weather use.
  • Standard Compound – Smooth, quiet operation with reliable performance for road, city, and dry touring rides.

Recommended Compounds from Gorilla Brakes

Compound Performance Level Ideal Use
Enduro Pro Highest performance Downhill, E-MTB, wet & muddy terrain
Factory Racing High performance Trail, XC, mixed conditions
Standard Standard performance Road, city, and dry touring

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