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Shimano Gravel Bike Brake Pads

Choose Gorilla Brakes pads for gravel riding with Shimano brakes. Choose by the caliper first, then compare compounds for dry tracks, muddy rides and loaded trips. Check the listed Shimano model and product compatibility; a shared brake brand does not make pad shapes interchangeable.

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Compatible models and fitment
Model or brake familyCompatibility and fitment details
GRX 12-SpeedBR-RX820 (Front/Rear Flat Mount)
GRX 11-SpeedBR-RX810 – High-performance gravel hydraulic caliper
GRX 11-Speed Mid-TierBR-RX600 – Adventure/all-terrain caliper
GRX 10-SpeedBR-RX400 / BR-RX410 – Entry gravel/cyclocross systems
Shimano Gravel-Compatible Non-SeriesBR-RS805
BR-RS505
BR-RS405
BR-RS305
Shimano CX / Early Gravel MechanicalBR-CX77
BR-CX75
BR-R317
BR-R517
BR-R315/515
SHIMANO

This collection covers all Shimano GRX and gravel-compatible disc brake systems, including both 12-speed and 11-speed platforms, as well as earlier non-series gravel/cyclocross flat-mount calipers. All data below is taken directly from Gorilla Brakes’ technical reference files.

If your gravel bike uses any Shimano GRX or Shimano gravel-compatible flat-mount caliper, simply select a pad shape above and choose the compound that best matches your terrain and riding style.

Models listed for this collection

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Enduro Pro

Our highest-performance range.

Factory Racing

Performance-focused options.

Standard Compounds

Everyday riding options.

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Factory Racing Organic puts braking feel first for dry XC, road and gravel riding, with a quieter, responsive bite. This compound can wear very quickly in wet and muddy conditions. Factory Racing Stealth Purple pairs a steel backing plate with a quieter braking character for trail, road and gravel.

All Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds are e-bike rated. For heavy cargo, loaded touring and demanding descents, we recommend Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange or Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue in the correct fitment.

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Shimano Gravel Bike Brake Pads FAQs

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

How do I identify the pad shape for my Shimano gravel bike?

Read the complete BR code on the caliper and match the individual product’s compatibility. A GRX groupset name, speed count or lever code does not identify every caliper. Hydraulic and mechanical Shimano gravel systems can use different pad shapes.

Which of the available compounds should I compare?

Factory Racing Organic puts braking feel first for dry XC, road and gravel riding, with a quieter, responsive bite. This compound can wear very quickly in wet and muddy conditions. Factory Racing Stealth Purple pairs a steel backing plate with a quieter braking character for trail, road and gravel.

Which compounds are e-bike rated, and which do you recommend for heavy loads?

All Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds are e-bike rated. For heavy cargo, loaded touring and demanding descents, we recommend Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange or Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue in the correct fitment.

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.