Road Bike Brake Pads

Gorilla Brakes Road Bike Brake Pads deliver powerful, consistent stopping performance for modern road, cyclocross and gravel bikes. Designed for Shimano Dura‑Ace, Ultegra, 105, Tiagra, GRX, SRAM Red/Force/Rival/Apex HRD, Hope RX4/RX4+, TRP HY/RD & Spyre, Tektro, Magura and more. Perfect for endurance road rides, fast group riding, racing and all‑weather commuting.

Quick Tip: Use the filter bar below to select your road brake caliper model — the page will automatically display only the pads that fit your bike. You’ll also find compound guides, comparison charts and FAQs further down this page to help you choose the ideal pads for your riding style.

Road Bike Brake Pads

This collection includes high-performance disc brake pads for modern drop-bar road bikes: from elite race machines to endurance, sportive and commuting bikes. All pads here are designed for road and CX-style disc brakes – flat-mount and post-mount.

We cover a wide range of calipers across leading brands:

  • Shimano Road: Dura-Ace (BR-R9270, BR-R9170), Ultegra (BR-R8170, BR-R8070), 105 (BR-R7170, BR-R7070), Tiagra / Sora / Claris (BR-4770, BR-UR300, BR-R317) plus non-series road calipers like BR-RS805, BR-RS785, BR-RS505, BR-RS405, BR-RS305 and Metrea BR-U5000.
  • SRAM Road HRD: Red eTap AXS, Red22, Force, Rival and Apex HRD flat-mount and post-mount calipers, plus Avid BB7 Road / BB5 Road mechanical disc systems.
  • Hope Road: RX2, RX4 and RX4+ flat-mount and post-mount calipers for drop-bar road and CX use.
  • Magura Road / All-Road: Flat-mount MT series road calipers such as MT4 / MT8 road and MT8 Pro FM.
  • TRP Road / CX: HY/RD, Spyre, Spyre SLC, Hylex RS and Parabox road/CX disc calipers.
  • Tektro Road / Urban: HD-R510, HD-R310, HD-R290, HD-R280 hydraulic road calipers and MD-C500 / MD-C5xx Lyra mechanical road/CX brakes.
  • Hayes CX / Road: CX Expert, CX Pro and CX-5 mechanical disc calipers.
  • Formula Road: Cura Road Shimano- and SRAM-compatible flat-mount calipers, plus Cura flat-mount variants used on road and fitness bikes.

Shop Road Bike Brake Pads by Brand

Shimano Road Bike Brake Pads

For Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, Tiagra, Sora, Claris & non-series road calipers.

SRAM Road Bike Brake Pads

For Red, Force, Rival, Apex HRD & Avid BB7 / BB5 Road.

Magura Road Bike Brake Pads

For flat-mount MT4 / MT8 road calipers & MT8 Pro FM.

Tektro Road Bike Brake Pads

For HD-R510, HD-R310, HD-R290, HD-R280 & Lyra mechanical road discs.

TRP Road Bike Brake Pads

For HY/RD, Spyre, Spyre SLC, Hylex RS & Parabox road/CX calipers.

Hayes Road Bike Brake Pads

For CX Expert, CX Pro & CX-5 mechanical road disc brakes.

Formula Road Bike Brake Pads

For Cura Road flat-mount (Shimano/SRAM compatible) & Cura FM systems.

Hope Road Bike Brake Pads

For RX2, RX4 & RX4+ flat-mount and post-mount road calipers.

Campagnolo Road Brake Pads

For Chorus DB, H11, Potenza 11 DB, Record DB & Super Record DB.

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Elite road racing, alpine descents, heavy riders, maximum control
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-weather road, long sportives, training and racing on mixed terrain
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet braking, road endurance rides, everyday training

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ Lightweight road builds, climbing bikes, fast dry conditions
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet, powerful road braking in both dry and wet conditions
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet road commuting, smooth feel, low rotor wear

🔧 Standard Compound – Road & All-Weather Option

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Everyday road riding, fitness bikes, balanced feel and durability
Ceramic – NANO TECH 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry road conditions, low rotor wear, lightweight performance builds
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Hot climates, heavy riders, long mountain road descents
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Wet winter road riding, steep passes, maximum durability and fade resistance

Helpful Resources

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

Why Gorilla Brakes Are Trusted Worldwide

Gorilla Brakes pads are engineered through real-world testing across road, downhill, commuter and endurance disciplines. Our compounds are trusted by professional riders — from elite road racers to high-performance time-trial athletes — as well as experienced mechanics, high-mileage delivery riders and everyday cyclists who demand maximum braking performance.

Every pad is formulated in small batches to ensure consistency, durability and exceptional noise reduction, even under extreme heat and torque loads generated by modern road disc brake systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which brake pads are best for UK commuting and wet weather?
Enduro Pro Semi‑Metallic is our top choice for year-round UK commuting. It provides quiet, confident braking in both wet and dry conditions. If durability is your main concern, Enduro pro Ultimate disc brake pads offer the longest lifespan in harsh environments.
What are the quietest road bike brake pads?
If silence is key, go with Enduro Pro Resin, Ceramic, or Factory Racing Organic. These compounds deliver ultra-quiet performance, especially in dry and mixed conditions. And Our new Factory racing stelth compound.
Are these pads compatible with my road bike?
Gorilla Brakes pads are compatible with most modern systems including Shimano (Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, GRX), SRAM (RED, Force, Rival, Level), and others. Check your caliper model or use our compatibility guide to confirm.
Which brake pad compound lasts the longest?
Enduro Pro Ultimate and Sintered pads last the longest under heavy use and tough terrain. For dry-weather endurance and smoother feel, Enduro Pro Resin is your best bet. Both are ideal for long-distance or high-mileage riders."
How do I bed in new brake pads properly?
To bed in new pads, perform several firm stops from medium speed. Repeat until braking feels consistent. This ensures proper pad-to-rotor contact and maximises performance. Full instructions are in our Bedding-In Guide.
What’s best for high-end bikes or carbon wheelsets?
We recommend Factory Racing or Factory Racing Titanium pads for premium builds. They offer smooth modulation, quiet braking, and are gentle on lightweight rotors with Carbon Wheels.
Which compounds protect rotors the best?
Ceramic, Semi‑Metallic, and Enduro Pro Resin compounds are all rotor-friendly. They offer great braking power without excessive rotor wear — ideal for long-term performance and protection. Our Factory racing compound collection is also rotor Friendly.
Do you offer eco-friendly pads or recycling?
Yes — all Gorilla Brakes pads are REACH compliant and packaged 100% plastic-free. Plus, our Brake Pad Recycling Program lets you return used pads for responsible disposal or recycling.