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Hayes Road Bike Disc Brake Pads

Choose Gorilla Brakes pads for road riding with Hayes brakes. Compare braking feel and wet-weather needs after matching the exact caliper and pad shape. Check the listed Hayes model and product compatibility; a shared brake brand does not make pad shapes interchangeable.

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This collection includes Gorilla Brakes pads designed specifically for Hayes’ CX-series road disc brake systems. These mechanical calipers are widely used on road, commuter and fitness bikes, offering simple maintenance and dependable braking performance.

Hayes CX Expert – Mechanical dual-piston road disc

Hayes CX Comp / CX5 – Mechanical single-sided road disc

If your bike uses a Hayes CX Expert or CX5 road caliper, simply choose the correct pad shape and select the compound that best suits your riding style.

Models listed for this collection

  • HAYES

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Sintered is a good choice for cold, wet and muddy riding. It generates substantial heat, which can transfer to the caliper faster than with other compounds in our range. For high-heat applications, we recommend Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds. Semi-Metallic is a versatile everyday option for commuting, road, gravel and lighter trails on conventional bicycles.

Choose only the compounds offered for this exact fitment. These Performance options are for conventional bicycles. If you need an e-bike or heavy-load recommendation for this caliper, contact us with the model before ordering.

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Before you order

Hayes Road Bike Disc Brake Pads FAQs

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

How do I select the correct pad for Hayes?

Separate Dominion A2/T2, Dominion A4/T4 and the individual legacy Hayes fitments. Use the complete caliper name and compare the old pad outline. Check the selected product’s exact compatibility before ordering.

Which of the available compounds should I compare?

Sintered is a good choice for cold, wet and muddy riding. It generates substantial heat, which can transfer to the caliper faster than with other compounds in our range. For high-heat applications, we recommend Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds. Semi-Metallic is a versatile everyday option for commuting, road, gravel and lighter trails on conventional bicycles.

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.

What if I cannot identify the exact caliper or pad?

Send Gorilla Brakes a clear photo of the caliper markings and both sides of the old pad, with its dimensions if possible. We can help establish the pad shape before you choose a compound.