Gravity Brake Pad Guide: Maven, GUSTAV, HINE R & More
Powerful gravity brakes often use pad shapes that look similar but are not interchangeable. This guide separates five current names riders are searching for and shows which pad family to check before ordering. Always confirm the exact brake model, pad shape and retaining system against the pads removed from your caliper.
Quick compatibility guide
| Brake or pad family | Verified route |
|---|---|
| SRAM Maven A1, B1 and Base | SRAM Maven Extra Large / XL |
| MAGURA GUSTAV PRO | MAGURA MDP 13 |
| MAGURA MDP 8+ | Selected MAGURA four piston MT, MT C, CMe and LOUISE MY2025+ brakes |
| Brembo GR-PRO | Dedicated Brembo GR-PRO shape; genuine Brembo and listed Gorilla replacements |
| HINE R | Shimano D Type pad shape |
SRAM Maven A1, B1 and Base
SRAM’s official pad identification chart places Maven in the Extra Large / XL family. Maven Ultimate, Silver and Bronze in A1 and B1 versions, plus Maven Base, use this pad shape. Code, Motive and DB8 use the separate Large shape and are not a substitute. Confirm your caliper model and compare the removed pad before selecting a Maven compatible product in the Gorilla Brake Pad Finder.
For the current compound choices, read our Maven brake pad buyer’s guide. For premature wear, rubbing or an inconsistent bite point, use our Maven troubleshooting guide.
Find SRAM Maven Extra Large brake pads
MAGURA GUSTAV PRO
MAGURA specifies the MDP 13 pad family for GUSTAV PRO. MDP 13 is used by GUSTAV and CLARA four piston brakes and is available in different compounds for different riding priorities. GUSTAV PRO must not be confused with the MT family MDP 8 format.
Find brake pads for MAGURA GUSTAV PRO and CLARA
MAGURA MDP 8+
MDP 8+ is a shim equipped development of MAGURA's four piece MDP 8 pad format. MAGURA lists it for specified four piston MT, MT C and CMe brakes, plus LOUISE brakes from model year 2025. Model names and generations matter, so confirm the exact caliper before ordering; do not rely on “MT” alone.
Check MAGURA MDP 8 four piston brake pads
Brembo GR-PRO
Gorilla Brakes now lists Enduro Pro Ultimate and Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic replacement pads specifically for Brembo GR-PRO. Check the product pages for current preorder terms and dispatch timing before ordering. These are dedicated GR-PRO listings; do not substitute a Maven, Code or MAGURA pad on appearance alone.
HINE R
The Gorilla Brakes HINE R brake project uses the established Shimano D Type pad shape. This gives riders a clearly identifiable replacement format rather than a proprietary pad shape. Use D Type as the fitment reference, then choose the Gorilla compound suited to your riding. Final production specifications and availability will be announced separately.
Explore Shimano D Type brake pad compounds for HINE R
Frequently asked questions
Do SRAM Maven A1, B1 and Base use the same pad family?
Yes. Maven uses the Extra Large / XL shape, including A1 and B1 Ultimate, Silver and Bronze, plus Base. Choose a product listed for your Maven caliper, and compare the old pad shape before ordering. This pad compatibility does not mean lever parts or bleed equipment are interchangeable.
Which pads fit MAGURA GUSTAV PRO?
MAGURA specifies MDP 13 for GUSTAV PRO. MDP 13 also covers CLARA four piston brakes.
Is MDP 8+ a new brake?
No. It is a shim equipped pad family for specified MAGURA four piston brakes.
Do Gorilla pads fit Brembo GR-PRO?
Gorilla Brakes lists Enduro Pro Ultimate and Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic replacements specifically for GR-PRO. Match the exact caliper and follow the linked product page for current preorder terms and dispatch timing.
Which pad shape does HINE R use?
HINE R uses the Shimano D Type pad shape. Match by D Type shape and then choose the Gorilla compound suited to your riding.
Still unsure? Use the Gorilla Brake Pad Finder or ask a Gorilla Brakes expert before ordering.