Gorilla Brakes · Replacement disc brake pads

Formula Mountain Bike Brake Pads

Choose Gorilla Brakes pads for mountain biking with Formula brakes. Match the caliper on each wheel before comparing compounds for your trails, descents and conditions. Check the exact Formula caliper: Cura / Cura Road two-piston, Cura 4 and older Formula systems need their own matching pad shapes.

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Formula brakes are known for their precise modulation, lightweight construction and strong stopping power. This collection covers modern and legacy Formula MTB brake systems used across trail, enduro, downhill and eMTB disciplines.

Formula Cura – Lightweight trail and all-mountain brake

Formula Cura 4 – 4-piston enduro and aggressive trail brake

Models listed for this collection

  • FORMULA

Choose your performance range

Find your brake pads

Enduro Pro

Our highest-performance range.

Factory Racing

Performance-focused options.

Standard Compounds

Everyday riding options.

Choose your compound

Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange focuses on braking performance and pad life for demanding descents and heavier loads. Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue combines versatile braking with heat management for trail riding, touring and long descents.

All Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds are e-bike rated. For heavy cargo, loaded touring and demanding descents, we recommend Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange or Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue in the correct fitment.

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Before you order

Formula Mountain Bike Brake Pads FAQs

A little help with fitment, compounds and getting ready to ride.

How do I select the correct pad for Formula?

Check the exact Formula caliper: Cura / Cura Road two-piston, Cura 4 and older Formula systems need their own matching pad shapes. Check the selected product’s exact compatibility before ordering.

Which of the available compounds should I compare?

Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange focuses on braking performance and pad life for demanding descents and heavier loads. Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue combines versatile braking with heat management for trail riding, touring and long descents.

Which compounds are e-bike rated, and which do you recommend for heavy loads?

All Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds are e-bike rated. For heavy cargo, loaded touring and demanding descents, we recommend Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange or Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue in the correct fitment.

How should I prepare the rotor and bed in new pads?

Check the rotor’s condition, wear limit and permitted pad material. Follow the installation instructions for your caliper and our bedding-in guide, including rotor preparation when changing compounds.