Working as expected so far. Only had a few miles on them, but great quality and stopping power. I don't buy pads from anyone else these days - the quality is great and consistent.
Perfect balance of stopping power and low noise. Maybe not the best by Gorilla as a pad for all weathers in deepest depths of winter simply because the less expensive pads make sense for off road riding at that time of year. But from late spring to late summer or a dry autumn they are the best stopping blocks I’ve ever used and I use a lot.
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that our SRAM Level / RED / Force / Rival / Apex (2-Piston) – Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads have provided the perfect balance of stopping power and low noise for your riding needs. We understand that different weather conditions may require different brake pads, but we're glad to know that these have been the best for late spring to late summer or a dry autumn. We truly appreciate your support and feedback. Happy riding!
Impressed with the stopping power
Thank you for the feedback One thing we always explain is that the actual braking power comes from the hydraulic system itself — the brake pads control how that power is applied through friction and feel. A good compound gives you better modulation, bite, heat stability and consistency, which is why the right pad setup can completely transform how a brake feels on the trail.
Glad to hear you are impressed with the stopping power 💪
Gorilla Brakes
Unfortunately the pads performed really badly. I bedded the brakes in but they still started to squeal really badly. They were that bad that I've had to change to original SRAM pads.
Hi Mr Beard,
We are sorry to hear you are having issues, but we are a little confused as to why you did not contact us directly when the problem first started so we could help diagnose it properly for you.
One very important thing to understand is that when changing from an organic/resin brake pad to a full sintered compound, the existing transfer layer left on the rotor by the old pads has to be removed and replaced with a new sintered transfer layer. This process takes significantly longer to bed in correctly compared to simply replacing the same compound type.
During this bedding process, noise and vibration can happen if there are inconsistencies within the braking system. Brake pads themselves do not “make noise” — noise is caused by vibration resonance created by contamination, uneven pad transfer, piston imbalance, rotor inconsistencies, alignment issues, or an incomplete transfer layer on the rotor surface.
Sintered pads are a much harder and more aggressive compound compared to organic pads, so they will highlight issues within the system far more than a soft organic compound would.
If you would like, send us some photos of the rotor surface and pads, or give our workshop a call and we will happily help you get the system working correctly.
Kind regards,
Lee Hine
Gorilla Brakes