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Hi Oscar, we're glad to hear the brakes are working well for you! Thanks for your support.
This collection covers all Formula brake systems used on gravel and adventure bikes. The Cura platform is known for providing excellent modulation and a lightweight build while maintaining strong and predictable braking across long mixed-terrain rides.
If your gravel bike uses any Formula Cura caliper, the pads below will fit. Choose the compound that best suits your riding style, terrain and typical conditions.
The Formula Cura system is sensitive to pad compound and benefits from friction materials that improve bite, reduce glazing and provide quiet operation. Gorilla Brakes compounds enhance braking performance in mud, dust and long gravel descents while maintaining excellent modulation.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Steep gravel descents, heavy riders & loaded bikepacking. |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather gravel & long endurance rides. |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking on smooth gravel & light-duty touring. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Dry fast gravel, lightweight race setups. |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet mixed-terrain gravel riding. |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Smooth gravel commuting & minimal rotor wear. |
| Factory Racing — High Durability Green | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Mud, dust, wet gravel, long bikepacking tours. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Everyday gravel riding & winter use. |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry gravel & reduced rotor wear. |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Hot climates & long gravel descents. |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet mud, winter gravel & harsh contamination. |
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Formula Cura offers exceptional modulation, but pad choice dramatically affects braking power and consistency on gravel terrain. Gorilla Brakes compounds improve bite, reduce noise and extend pad life in mud, dust, sand and long off-road descents.
Each pad is produced in small batches to guarantee consistent friction performance, durability and optimal heat control—essential for demanding multi-day gravel rides and bikepacking adventures.