Mountain Bike Brake Pads

Discover high-performance mountain bike brake pads engineered for every discipline — from lightweight XC and all-mountain trail riding to aggressive enduro, downhill and eMTB. Gorilla Brakes compounds deliver maximum stopping power, quiet performance and long-lasting durability across mud, dust, steep descents and bike-park conditions. 

Quick Tip: Use the filter bar below to select your exact MTB or eMTB brake model. Scroll down to compare compounds and choose the perfect pad for your terrain.

Mountain Bike Brake Pads

This collection includes high-performance disc brake pads for modern mountain bikes – from lightweight XC race bikes to all-mountain trail riding, aggressive enduro, downhill, bike-park use and eMTB. All pads here are designed for MTB disc brake systems, including 2-piston XC/trail brakes and powerful 4-piston enduro/DH calipers.

Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered to handle the extreme heat, speed, mud, grit and repeated heavy braking that MTB riding, steep descents and eMTBs produce.

Compatible with a wide range of MTB brake systems:

  • Shimano MTB: XTR (BR-M9100 / M9120), XT (BR-M8100 / M8120), SLX (BR-M7100 / M7120), Deore (BR-M6100 / M6120), plus Saint (BR-M820), Zee (BR-M640) and the popular MT-series trail brakes including BR-MT420, BR-MT410 and BR-MT200.
  • SRAM & Avid MTB : Complete coverage of SRAM’s modern MTB brakes including Motive Ultimate, Motive Silver and Motive Bronze models, along with Maven, Code, G2, Guide, Level and DB-series mineral-oil brakes. Also includes popular legacy Avid systems such as Elixir, Juicy, Trail and DB5.
  • Magura MTB: MT8, MT7, MT6, MT5, MT4 and MT Trail (4-piston front / 2-piston rear), plus gravity systems such as Magura Gustav. Covers XC, trail, enduro and DH builds.
  • Hope MTB: Tech 4 X2 (XC/trail), Tech 4 E4 (trail/enduro), Tech 4 V4 (enduro/DH) and DH-focused models such as GR4 and DH-R.
  • TRP MTB: DH-R EVO downhill brakes, Trail EVO all-mountain systems and Slate EVO trail/enduro brakes used across many OEM MTB builds.
  • Tektro / TRP OEM MTB: Orion 4-piston, Gemini series and Auriga systems found on trail, all-mountain and entry-to-mid-level MTBs. Includes HD-M275, HD-M280 and similar variants.
  • Hayes MTB: Dominion A4 (enduro/DH), Dominion A2 (XC/trail) and legacy Hayes brakes such as Stroker and Mag.
  • Formula MTB: Cura 2, Cura 4 and the gravity-focused Mod caliper used on enduro and DH bikes.

Shop Mountain Bike Brake Pads by Brand

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Enduro, bike park, DH, eMTB, heavy riders, steep alpine descents.
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-round trail & enduro riding in mixed weather conditions.
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet XC/trail riding, lighter riders & dry trail centres.

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ XC/marathon builds, climbing bikes & dry conditions.
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet, smooth power for trail & enduro in mixed weather.
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet singletrack riding & low rotor wear.
Factory Racing – High Durability Green 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Bike-park laps, wet UK winters, long eMTB rides, uplift days.

🔧 Standard Compound – MTB & All-Weather Options

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Everyday trail riding & general MTB use.
Ceramic – NANO TECH 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry XC/trail conditions & reduced rotor wear.
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Hot climates, long descents & heavier riders.
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Wettest conditions, winter mud, eMTB & maximum durability.

Helpful Resources

Need help choosing the right pads? Contact Gorilla Brakes support for expert advice.

Why Mountain Bikers Trust Gorilla Brakes

Gorilla Brakes pads are real-world tested across XC, trail, enduro, downhill and eMTB riding. Our advanced compounds deliver improved bite, better heat stability, quieter braking and longer pad life compared to standard pads.

Every pad is manufactured in small, quality-controlled batches to ensure consistency, durability and predictable performance under the extreme braking forces produced by modern MTB systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mountain bike brake systems are these pads compatible with?
This collection covers all major MTB brake brands, including Shimano (XTR/XT/SLX/Deore/Saint/Zee), SRAM (Maven, Motive, Code, G2, Guide, Level), Magura (MT7/MT5/MT Trail), Hope (Tech 4 X2/E4/V4), TRP (DH-R EVO, Trail EVO), Tektro, Hayes (Dominion A2/A4) and Formula (Cura/Cura 4/Mod). If your brake model appears in our filter, these pads will fit.
Which compound is best for my MTB riding style?
• XC / marathon: Factory Racing Titanium or Enduro Pro Resin • Trail / all-mountain: Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic (Blue) • Enduro: Enduro Pro Ultimate or Factory Racing Stealth • Downhill: Enduro Pro Ultimate or Sintered (Metallic) • eMTB: Factory Racing Green (high durability) or Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic Choosing the right compound depends on heat, speed, terrain and weight.
Do MTB brake pads wear faster than road or gravel pads?
Yes. Mountain biking exposes pads to mud, heat, grit, long descents and repeated heavy braking, causing significantly faster wear — especially for enduro, DH and eMTB riders. Wet climates, bike-park laps and big mountain terrain accelerate pad wear even further.
How do I know when to replace my MTB brake pads?
Replace pads when: • friction material is 1mm or less • braking power fades on long descents • the brakes become noisy, scratchy or inconsistent • lever travel increases due to pad thinning For enduro, DH and eMTB riders, checking pads regularly is essential.
Do new MTB brake pads require bedding-in?
Absolutely. Bedding-in is crucial for full braking power. Perform 10–20 gradual stops from moderate speed, increasing pressure slowly. Proper bedding-in dramatically improves: • braking bite • heat stability • noise reduction • pad lifespan This step is especially important for 4-piston enduro and DH brakes.