SRAM Mountain Bike Brake Pads

Discover high-performance SRAM mountain bike brake pads engineered for the full SRAM ecosystem — from the newest Motive and Maven platforms to Code, G2, Guide, Level, DB-Series and legacy Avid brakes. Whether you ride XC, trail, enduro, downhill or eMTB, Gorilla Brakes compounds deliver powerful bite, excellent heat control and long-lasting performance in all conditions.


Enduro Pro

Maximum braking power and fade resistance for sustained descents and high-load riding.

Highest performance.


Factory Racing

Performance-focused compounds tuned for modulation, lever feel and controlled braking.

Balanced power & feel.


Standard Compounds

Includes Sintered, Semi-Metallic and Ceramic options with reliable, everyday performance.

Everyday performance.

✅ Compatibility tip

Use the filters below to quickly find the correct brake pads by Brand, model, piston count, caliper code, or compound.

Need help choosing a compound? View the guide below.

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Compatible SRAM Mountain Bike Brake Calipers

This collection includes Gorilla Brakes pads for SRAM’s complete MTB braking ecosystem — including the Motive and Maven systems, Code enduro brakes, G2 and Guide trail brakes, Level XC brakes, DB-series mineral oil systems, and all legacy AVID hydraulic brakes. Every pad is engineered for strong bite, excellent heat resistance and quiet, consistent performance across XC, trail, enduro, DH and eMTB riding.

🔷 SRAM MTB Brakes

  • Motive Ultimate – Lightweight performance for XC/trail all-mountain
  • Motive Silver – Trail/all-mountain
  • Motive Bronze – Value-focused trail model sharing Motive architecture
  • Maven Ultimate – SRAM’s most powerful 4-piston enduro/DH brake
  • Maven Silver – Same core system with alternate materials
  • Maven Bronze – Budget-conscious Maven platform for trail/enduro riders

🔷 Enduro / Downhill / Gravity Systems

  • Code Series – Code RSC, Code R, Code Bronze, Code Silver
  • Code C / Code (2019+) – DH and eMTB-ready brakes with large rotor compatibility

🔷 Trail / All-Mountain Brakes

  • G2 Series – G2 RSC, G2 RS, G2 R (mid-power 4-piston)
  • Guide Series – Guide RSC, Guide RS, Guide R, Guide RE (OEM eMTB favourite)

🔷 XC / Lightweight Trail Brakes

  • Level Series – Level Ultimate, TLM, TL, T, base Level
  • Level Stealth Series – Stealth Ultimate / Stealth Silver / Stealth Bronze
  • DB5 / DB3 / DB1 – Entry & mid-level brakes

🔷 SRAM Mineral-Oil Systems (DB Series)

  • DB8 – 4-piston mineral oil brake used widely on eMTB
  • DB6 – OEM trail system
  • DB4 – OEM trail system Entry Level

🔷 Legacy Avid Hydraulic Brakes

  • Elixir Series – Elixir 9, 7, 5, 3, 1, CR, CR-Mag, XO Trail, Elixir Trail
  • Juicy Series – Juicy Ultimate, Juicy 7, Juicy 5, Juicy 3
  • Older Code – Code 5, Code R

If your brake appears above, or uses the same pad shape, you can select any Gorilla Brakes compound with confidence. Choose your pad shape, then scroll down to compare compounds for your terrain.

Choosing the Right Compound for SRAM MTB Brakes

SRAM systems are known for modulation and heat control, especially in 4-piston configurations. Gorilla Brakes compounds enhance power, fade resistance and durability — especially important for enduro, downhill and eMTB riders.

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Maximum power for Maven, Code, G2, eMTB and DH terrain.
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-round trail/enduro braking in mixed weather.
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet XC/trail braking and lighter riders.

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ Dry XC/trail performance and lightweight builds.
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet, smooth braking for mixed conditions.
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet braking with low rotor wear.
Factory Racing – High Durability Green 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Bike parks, UK winters, eMTB and wet enduro conditions.

🔧 Standard Compound – MTB & All-Weather Options

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Everyday trail/XC riding and mixed terrain.
Ceramic – NANO TECH 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry XC/trail riding and lightweight builds.
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Long descents, hot climates and heavier riders.
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Winter mud, wet weather and maximum durability.

Helpful Resources

Why Mountain Bikers Trust Gorilla Brakes

Gorilla Brakes pads are real-world tested on enduro, downhill, trail and eMTB setups to guarantee powerful, predictable braking in all conditions. Our compounds deliver stronger bite, improved heat resistance and longer lifespan compared to many stock pads — especially on steep terrain, bike-park runs and wet UK riding.

Every pad is produced in small batches for consistency, durability and low noise, ensuring your SRAM braking system performs at its best on every ride.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which SRAM mountain bike brakes are these pads compatible with?
This collection covers all SRAM MTB brake systems including Motive (Ultimate, Silver, Bronze), Maven, Code, G2, Guide, Level, DB-Series mineral-oil brakes, and legacy Avid hydraulic brakes such as Elixir and Juicy.
What is the difference between SRAM Motive, Maven and Code brakes?
• Motive is a lightweight XC/trail brake focused on modulation and efficiency. • Maven is SRAM’s highest-power brake, designed for enduro, downhill and eMTB riding. • Code sits between the two, offering proven 4-piston power for aggressive trail and enduro use.
Do SRAM 2-piston and 4-piston brakes use the same pads?
No. SRAM 2-piston brakes such as Level use a smaller pad shape, while 4-piston systems like Motive, Maven, Code, G2 and Guide RE use a larger pad with increased surface area. Always match the pad shape to your caliper.
Which Gorilla Brakes compound is best for SRAM MTB riding?
Enduro Pro Ultimate – Maximum power for Maven, Code, G2 and eMTB riding. • Factory Racing Green – Best durability for wet conditions, bike parks and long descents. • Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic – Ideal all-round compound for trail and enduro. • Standard Sintered – Long-lasting option for winter mud and heavy riders.
Are Gorilla Brakes pads better than standard SRAM pads?
Gorilla Brakes pads are designed to improve bite, reduce fade and increase pad life compared to many stock pads, especially during aggressive riding, long descents and wet or muddy conditions.