What Brake Pads Fit Shimano 105, GRX, Ultegra, and Dura-Ace Disc Brakes?

🔧 Compatibility: Which Pads Do You Need?

Shimano’s latest generation of road and gravel disc brakes — 105, GRX, Ultegra, and Dura-Ace — all use the same K-Type or L-Type brake pad shape. This makes pad replacement simple and gives riders a huge choice of compounds to suit different conditions.

These models share compatibility:

• Shimano 105 (R7170, R7070)
• Shimano GRX (RX810, RX400 series)
• Shimano Ultegra (R8170, R8070)
• Shimano Dura-Ace (R9270, R9170)

⚙️ Basic Compounds

Perfect for everyday riding, commuting, training, and weekend adventures. Choose from three proven Gorilla Brakes options:

• Sintered Pads – Maximum durability, strong braking in wet and muddy conditions.
• Semi-Metallic Pads – Balance of quiet operation, modulation, and power. Ideal all-rounder.
• Ceramic Pads – Rotor-friendly, smooth feel, great for endurance road rides.

🏁 Factory Racing Compounds

For riders who want race performance with powerful bite and fade resistance:

• Factory Racing Pads – High-performance compounds tested for road and gravel racing.
• Titanium K/L-Type Pads – Lightweight, heat-resistant, designed for long alpine descents.
• Organic K/L-Type Pads – Quiet, predictable braking with minimal rotor wear.

🚴 Enduro Pro Compounds for Pro-Level Braking

If you want the very best in Gorilla Brakes’ range, the Enduro Pro line offers ultimate performance:

• Enduro Pro Ultimate – Maximum bite, fade resistance, and control in all conditions.
• Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic – Smooth modulation, low noise, excellent wet weather control.
• Enduro Pro Resin – The quietest option, with extended pad life and rotor-friendly braking.

🔄 Install & Bed-In Guides

For best performance and safety, always install and bed-in pads correctly:

• How to Install Gorilla Brakes Pads
• Bedding-In Guide
• Types of Bike Disc Brake Pads – Learn the differences between resin, sintered, semi-metallic, ceramic, and pro compounds.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Shimano 105, GRX, Ultegra, and Dura-Ace all use K/L-Type disc brake pads.
• Basic Compounds (Sintered, Semi-Metallic, Ceramic) are ideal for everyday road and gravel riding.
• Factory Racing Compounds deliver powerful braking for performance riders.
• Enduro Pro Compounds are the pro-level choice for the ultimate control, bite, and pad life.
• Always install and bed-in pads properly for maximum performance.