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Shimano Road Bike Brake Pads

Choose Gorilla Brakes pads for road riding with Shimano brakes. Compare braking feel and wet-weather needs after matching the exact caliper and pad shape. Check the listed Shimano model and product compatibility; a shared brake brand does not make pad shapes interchangeable.

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This collection includes Gorilla Brakes pads for the full range of Shimano road disc brake systems. All pads are designed for road use only and are fully compatible with Shimano mineral-oil hydraulic calipers and Shimano mechanical road disc brakes.

Dura-Ace (Pro Race) – BR-R9270 (12-speed), BR-R9170 (11-speed)

Ultegra (Performance) – BR-R8170 (12-speed), BR-R8070 (11-speed)

105 (Training & Performance) – BR-R7170 (12-speed), BR-R7070 (11-speed)

Tiagra / Sora / Claris – BR-4770, BR-UR300, BR-R317

Non-Series Road Calipers – BR-RS805, BR-RS785, BR-R785, BR-RS505, BR-RS405, BR-RS305, Metrea BR-U5000

If your Shimano road caliper is listed above, you can confidently choose any Gorilla Brakes compound on this page. Select the pad shape that matches your caliper, then choose the compound that best suits your riding style and conditions.

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.

Choose your compound

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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Before you order

Shimano Road Bike Brake Pads FAQs

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

How do I find which Shimano brake caliper my bike uses?

Check the caliper body for a printed model code (e.g., BR-R8170, BR-R7070). If it’s not visible, you can look up your bike on the manufacturer’s website or check the user manual. Shimano road caliper names always begin with “BR-” followed by the series number.

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.