Hope Brake Pads Guide — Find the Right Pads for Your Hope Disc Brakes
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Hope Brake Pads Guide
Everything you need to know about Hope brake pads — compatibility, compound options, and how to choose between Sintered, Semi-Metallic, Ceramic, Factory Racing, and Enduro Pro.
By Gorilla Brakes Tech Team •
🔧 Which Pads Fit Hope Brakes?
Hope brakes are well known for their precision engineering and distinct caliper designs. Each caliper (V4, E4, RX4, X2, Tech 3/4, TR4, GR4, etc.) requires the correct pad shape, and Gorilla Brakes offers full compatibility across the entire Hope range.
Use our listings to match your caliper model and select the pad compound that suits your riding style.
⚙️ Basic Compounds
Best for everyday trail, enduro, downhill, or eMTB riding. Choose from:
- Sintered Pads – Maximum durability and wet-weather power.
- Semi-Metallic Pads – Quiet, rotor-friendly, with balanced braking feel.
- Ceramic Pads – Smooth modulation, heat-resistant, and consistent in dry conditions.
- Enduro Ceramic Pads – High bite and fade resistance for aggressive enduro riders.
🏁 Factory Racing Compounds
Developed for riders who push their brakes to the limit in competition. Factory Racing pads are engineered for race-level bite, fade resistance, and consistency.
👉 Shop the full range: Hope Factory Racing Pads
🚴 Enduro Pro Compounds — Pro-Level Braking
For riders who demand the very best, Gorilla Brakes offers the Enduro Pro line for Hope brakes:
- Enduro Pro Ultimate – Maximum power, fade resistance, and control in all conditions.
- Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic – Smooth, quiet modulation with reliable wet-weather braking.
- Enduro Pro Resin – The quietest option, rotor-friendly, and long-lasting.
✅ Key Takeaways
- Every Hope caliper requires a specific pad shape — Gorilla Brakes covers them all.
- Sintered = durability & wet grip | Semi-Metallic = quiet all-rounder | Ceramic = smooth dry braking.
- Factory Racing = aggressive, race-ready braking.
- Enduro Pro = pro-level bite, modulation, and pad life.
❓ FAQ: Hope Brake Pads
Do all Hope brakes use the same pads?
No. Each Hope caliper (V4, E4, RX4, X2, etc.) has its own pad shape. Always match your caliper model before ordering.
Which Hope brake pads are best for wet conditions?
Sintered pads are the most durable and powerful in mud, rain, and grit.
Which pads are quietest?
Enduro Pro Resin pads are the quietest with smooth, predictable braking.
Do you make race pads for Hope brakes?
Yes — see Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing pads for Hope models, designed for competition use.