Meet the New Gorilla Brakes Pad Finder
Finding the correct disc brake pads should not mean guessing from a photograph or scrolling through pages of similar-looking pad shapes. That is why we have created the new Gorilla Brakes Pad Finder, powered by our verified Gorilla Brain compatibility database.
The Finder gives riders a clearer route from the bike or brake they own to the correct Gorilla Brakes pad collection. You can then compare the available compounds and choose the option that best suits your riding.
Open the Gorilla Brakes Pad Finder
Search by bike or by brake
There are two ways to begin:
- Find by bike. Enter the bike brand, model or year. The Finder shows source-checked matches and, where the specification is available, identifies the brakes fitted at the front and rear.
- Find by brake. Enter the manufacturer, brake family or exact caliper marking, such as Shimano XT or SRAM Maven. This is often the most direct route when you can read the model printed on the caliper.
The live database currently contains 26,403 verified bike fitments across 123 bike brands, with 1,263 brake identifiers mapped to 45 Gorilla Brakes pad collections. Coverage will continue to grow as more bikes and brake systems are checked against published specifications.
How to use the Finder
1. Start with the information you know
Search for the complete bike model and year where possible. If you know the exact brake model, switch to the brake search instead.
2. Check the result against your bike
Read the front and rear brake information shown in the result. Some bikes use different calipers at each end, and specifications can vary by model year, build level or market.
3. Confirm the marking on the fitted caliper
Always check the manufacturer and model code printed on the brake fitted to your bike before ordering. Components may have been changed by the manufacturer, retailer or a previous owner.
4. Choose your Gorilla Brakes compound
Once the fitment is confirmed, open the matched Gorilla Brakes collection. You can compare the compounds currently available for that pad shape and choose according to your riding, conditions and performance priorities.
Our brake pad compound comparison guide explains the differences between the Gorilla Brakes ranges.
Verified compatibility, not visual guesswork
Brake pads that look similar are not necessarily interchangeable. Small differences in the backing plate, retaining pin position, thickness or contact area can make a pad unsuitable.
The Finder matches published bike and brake information to Gorilla Brakes collections, but the final check should always be the exact marking on the fitted caliper. Do not rely on appearance alone.
If you are unsure, send us:
- a clear photograph of the complete caliper;
- a close photograph showing the manufacturer and model marking;
- photographs of the removed pad from both sides; and
- the pad's width, height and total thickness.
We will check the information before recommending a pad. You can also read our disc brake pad compatibility guide for more identification advice.
What if your bike is not listed?
First, try searching for the brake model printed on the caliper. If there is still no verified match, use the request form on the Finder and send us the bike details. We will research the fitted brake and only add a customer-facing match after the caliper and Gorilla Brakes collection have been confirmed.
Built to make brake pad selection clearer
The new Finder brings bike specifications, brake identifiers and Gorilla Brakes pad collections into one place. It is designed to make identification quicker while keeping the checks that matter visible.
Before fitting new pads, follow our disc brake pad fitting guide and inspect the rotor and braking system for wear or damage.
Find the right pads for your bike
Cannot confirm the brake model? Contact Gorilla Brakes support with clear photographs and measurements, and we will help you identify it.