Gorilla Brakes · Replacement disc brake pads

Shimano Mountain Bike Brake Pads

Choose Gorilla Brakes pads for mountain biking with Shimano brakes. Match the caliper on each wheel before comparing compounds for your trails, descents and conditions. Use the full BR code on the caliper: a groupset name or piston count alone does not identify the pad shape.

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This collection includes Gorilla Brakes pads for every major Shimano mountain bike brake system from the newest 12-speed models to older legacy calipers still widely used today. All pads are designed for Shimano mineral-oil hydraulic brakes across XC, trail, all-mountain, enduro, downhill and eMTB riding.

XTR M9200 Series – BR-M9200 (2-piston), BR-M9220 (4-piston)

Deore XT M8200 Series – BR-M8200 (2-piston), BR-M8220 (4-piston)

SLX M7100 Series – BR-M7100 (2-piston), BR-M7120 (4-piston)

Deore M6100 Series – BR-M6100 (2-piston), BR-M6120 (4-piston)

Alfine / City MTB – BR-S7000, BR-S500 (shares MTB pad shapes)

4-piston MT Series – BR-MT520, MT420

2-piston MT Series – BR-MT500, MT501, MT200, MT201, MT400, MT410, MT411

BR-E6100, BR-UR300, BR-R317 (MTB-compatible pad profiles)

BR-R315, BR-R313 (flat-bar XC/fitness)

Deore LX / Deore-era – BR-M585, M575, M525, M515

Older XT / XTR – BR-M755, M756, M765, M775, M965

Older SLX / Alivio / Acera – BR-M445, M446, M447, M465, M475, M486, M495

OEM Non-Series – Covers dozens of private-label Shimano calipers sharing B, G/J shapes

If your Shimano MTB brake appears above — or uses the same pad shape — you can confidently choose any Gorilla Brakes compound on this page. Select the correct pad type (2-piston or 4-piston), then choose the compound that fits your riding style, terrain and rotor size.

Models listed for this collection

  • SHIMANO

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Enduro Pro

Our highest-performance range.

Factory Racing

Performance-focused options.

Standard Compounds

Everyday riding options.

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Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange focuses on braking performance and pad life for demanding descents and heavier loads. Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue combines versatile braking with heat management for trail riding, touring and long descents.

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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Before you order

Shimano Mountain Bike Brake Pads FAQs

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

Do Shimano 2-piston and 4-piston brakes use different pads?

Yes. Shimano’s 2-piston XC/trail calipers (XTR/XT/SLX/Deore M9100/M8100/M7100/M6100) use narrow pad shapes, while 4-piston models (M9220/M8120/M7120/M6120, Saint, Zee) use a wider pad with larger surface area. This collection supports both types.

Which of the available compounds should I compare?

Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange focuses on braking performance and pad life for demanding descents and heavier loads. Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue combines versatile braking with heat management for trail riding, touring and long descents.

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.