Brake Pad Guides

Resin only rotors guide: a steel disc rotor marked ‘RESIN PAD ONLY’ beside a light green Gorilla Brakes Enduro Pro Power pad.

Resin Only Rotors: Can You Use Sintered Brake P...

Find out what "resin pad only" means, which Shimano rotors carry the restriction, and how to choose compatible pads or plan a switch to sintered.

Resin Only Rotors: Can You Use Sintered Brake P...

Find out what "resin pad only" means, which Shimano rotors carry the restriction, and how to choose compatible pads or plan a switch to sintered.

SRAM Maven gravity brake and rotor fitted to a mountain bike

Gravity Brake Pad Guide: Maven, GUSTAV, HINE R ...

A verified guide to the correct brake pad families for SRAM Maven A1, B1 and Base, MAGURA GUSTAV PRO, MAGURA MDP 8+, Brembo GR-PRO and Gorilla Brakes HINE R.

Gravity Brake Pad Guide: Maven, GUSTAV, HINE R ...

A verified guide to the correct brake pad families for SRAM Maven A1, B1 and Base, MAGURA GUSTAV PRO, MAGURA MDP 8+, Brembo GR-PRO and Gorilla Brakes HINE R.

Mountain biker descending a forest trail with a large hydraulic disc brake rotor

Popular Mountain Bikes of 2027 and the Brakes T...

Eighteen mountain bikes likely to shape 2027, including new Megamo, Forbidden and Norco e MTB and enduro platforms, with a practical guide to their four piston brakes and rotor sizes.

Popular Mountain Bikes of 2027 and the Brakes T...

Eighteen mountain bikes likely to shape 2027, including new Megamo, Forbidden and Norco e MTB and enduro platforms, with a practical guide to their four piston brakes and rotor sizes.

What Brake Pads Fit Shimano XT M8120 / M8220?

What Brake Pads Fit Shimano XT M8120 / M8220?

Find the correct brake pads for Shimano XT M8120 and M8220. Learn D, N, and P pad compatibility, plus the best compounds for power, quiet braking, and e bike performance.

What Brake Pads Fit Shimano XT M8120 / M8220?

Find the correct brake pads for Shimano XT M8120 and M8220. Learn D, N, and P pad compatibility, plus the best compounds for power, quiet braking, and e bike performance.

Whyte E-505 Brake Pads: The Ultimate Upgrade; Compatibility Guide

Whyte E-505 Brake Pads: The Ultimate Upgrade; C...

Find the correct brake pads for your Whyte E-505. Learn Tektro Orion compatibility, exact pad shape and thickness, and how to upgrade braking performance.

Whyte E-505 Brake Pads: The Ultimate Upgrade; C...

Find the correct brake pads for your Whyte E-505. Learn Tektro Orion compatibility, exact pad shape and thickness, and how to upgrade braking performance.

Hope GR4 brakes with gorilla brake pads

Hope V4 vs GR4 vs TR4: The Complete Guide for R...

Discover how Hope’s new GR4 evolves from the V4 and the TR4 from the E4, with improved power, control, and stiffness. Learn which models support vented rotors, which pads fit...

Hope V4 vs GR4 vs TR4: The Complete Guide for R...

Discover how Hope’s new GR4 evolves from the V4 and the TR4 from the E4, with improved power, control, and stiffness. Learn which models support vented rotors, which pads fit...