Hope Mountain Bike Brake Pads

This collection includes high-performance disc brake pads engineered specifically for Hope mountain bike brakes — from the latest Tech 4 EVO systems to proven gravity and trail platforms. Designed for XC, trail, enduro, downhill and eMTB riding, Gorilla Brakes pads deliver consistent power, heat control and durability in the toughest conditions.

Quick Tip: Use the filter bar below to select your Hope brake model. Scroll down to compare compounds and choose the perfect pad for your terrain and riding style.

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)

CompoundBacking 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

CompoundBacking 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

CompoundBacking 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best brake pad compound for Hope Tech 4 EVO GR4 brakes?
For downhill, bike-park riding and eMTBs, Enduro Pro Ultimate or Factory Racing High-Durability (Green) compounds provide maximum braking power, heat resistance and pad life.
Are Gorilla Brakes pads suitable for Hope brakes on eMTBs?
Yes. Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered to handle the higher weight, torque and heat generated by eMTBs. Enduro Pro and Factory Racing Green compounds are ideal for eMTB use with Hope brakes.
Which Hope brake pad compound is the quietest?
For the quietest braking performance, choose Enduro Pro Resin or Factory Racing Organic. These compounds offer smooth modulation and reduced noise, making them ideal for XC, trail riding and dry conditions.
Do these HOPE pads perform well in wet and muddy conditions?
Absolutely. Sintered (Metallic) and Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic compounds deliver consistent braking performance in wet, muddy and winter conditions, making them ideal for year-round UK trail riding.
Do these pads perform well in wet and muddy conditions?
Absolutely. Sintered (Metallic) and Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic compounds deliver strong, consistent braking in wet, muddy and winter conditions, making them ideal for UK trail riding and year-round MTB use.