Compatible Hope Mountain Bike Brake Calipers
This collection covers Hope’s complete modern MTB brake range. Hope brakes are CNC-machined in the UK
and are known for their durability, rebuildability and consistent braking performance in extreme
riding conditions.
Current Hope MTB Brakes (2025+ EVO Range)
- Hope Tech 4 EVO GR4 – Gravity-focused 4-piston brake for downhill, bike park and eMTB
- Hope Tech 4 EVO TR4 – Trail / enduro 4-piston brake with increased power and modulation
- Hope Tech 4 EVO X2 – Lightweight 2-piston brake for XC and downcountry
Supported Tech 4 Brakes
- Hope Tech 4 V4 – Enduro and downhill brake
- Hope Tech 4 E4 – Trail and all-mountain brake
- Hope Tech 4 X2 – XC and trail brake
🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)
| Compound | Backing Plate |
Dry |
Wet |
Heat |
Life |
Best For |
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
Enduro, downhill, bike park, eMTB, heavy riders |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
All-weather trail and enduro riding |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
Quiet XC and trail riding |
🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison
| Compound | Backing Plate |
Dry |
Wet |
Heat |
Life |
Best For |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
XC and weight-focused builds |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Purple |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
Quiet but powerful trail and enduro braking |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey |
★★★★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★★ |
Ultra-quiet riding and smooth modulation |
| Factory Racing – High Durability | 🟩 Green |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
Bike park, wet riding, uplift days and eMTB |
🔧 Standard Compound – MTB & All-Weather Options
| Compound | Backing Plate |
Dry |
Wet |
Heat |
Life |
Best For |
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
Everyday trail riding and general MTB use |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
Dry XC and trail riding, reduced rotor wear |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
Hot climates and long mountain descents |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
Wet, muddy conditions and maximum durability |
Helpful Resources
Why Mountain Bikers Trust Gorilla Brakes
Gorilla Brakes pads are engineered through real-world testing across XC, trail, enduro, downhill and
eMTB riding. Our compounds are trusted by professional racers, bike-park riders and everyday mountain
bikers who demand powerful, consistent braking in all conditions.
Every pad is produced in small batches to ensure consistency, durability and exceptional noise control,
even under the extreme heat and torque loads generated by modern mountain bike brake systems.