Stop me like a stoppy thing
Great brakes no squiling now.
Awesome service, and great brake pads.
Works super well
Hi Oscar, we're glad to hear the brakes are working well for you! Thanks for your support.
Formula brakes are known for their precise modulation, lightweight construction and strong stopping power. This collection covers modern and legacy Formula MTB brake systems used across trail, enduro, downhill and eMTB disciplines.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Enduro, downhill, bike park, eMTB and alpine descents |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather trail and enduro riding |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet XC, trail centres and lighter riders |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | XC and lightweight trail builds |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet, powerful trail and enduro braking |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Ultra-quiet riding and smooth modulation |
| Factory Racing – High Durability | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet weather, bike park laps and eMTB use |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Everyday trail and general MTB use |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry trails and reduced rotor wear |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Hot climates and long descents |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet, muddy riding and maximum durability |
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