Gravel Bike Brake Pads
Gorilla Brakes Gravel Bike Brake Pads are engineered for off-road adventure: steep fire roads, loose gravel descents, mud, dust, loaded bikepacking setups and unpredictable terrain. Gravel riding places far greater stress on brake pads than road cycling — demanding compounds with stronger bite, better heat stability and reliable braking in all conditions.
Below is the complete list of gravel-specific or gravel-compatible calipers from all major brands, taken directly from Gorilla Brakes’ technical reference files.
Compatible Gravel Disc Brake Calipers
- Shimano GRX: BR-RX820, BR-RX810, BR-RX600, BR-RX400/410 — purpose-built gravel systems.
- Shimano Gravel-Compatible Non-Series: BR-RS805, RS505, RS405, RS305 (flat-mount).
- Shimano CX / Early Gravel Mechanical: BR-CX77, CX75, R317, R517, R315/R515.
- SRAM Gravel Hydraulic: Rival/Force/Red XPLR AXS, Apex 1 HRD, Rival 1 HRD, Force 1 HRD.
- SRAM Mechanical Gravel: Avid BB7 Road / BB7 Road S / BB7 SL, and BB5 Road.
- Campagnolo Gravel: Ekar 13-Speed hydraulic gravel system.
- Magura Gravel / All-Road: MT4 FM, MT8 FM, MT8 SL FM, MT8 Pro FM (flat-mount).
- Hope Gravel: RX4+ (Shimano & SRAM lever versions) and RX2 flat-mount calipers.
- TRP Gravel: Spyre, Spyre SLC, HY/RD, Hylex & Hylex RS (gravel/cyclocross systems).
- Tektro Gravel: HD-R280, HD-R290 hydraulic; MD-C500 / C510 / C550 mechanical gravel brakes.
- Hayes Gravel / CX: CX Expert, CX Pro, CX-5 mechanical disc brakes.
- Formula Gravel: Cura Road & Cura FM — widely used on gravel, all-road and adventure builds.
Shop Gravel Brake Pads by Brand
RX820 · RX810 · RX600 · RX400
XPLR · Apex 1 · Rival 1 · Force 1 · BB7/BB5
Ekar 13-Speed
MT4 FM · MT8 FM · SL FM · Pro FM
RX4+ · RX2
Spyre · HY/RD · Hylex RS
HD-R280/290 · MD-C500/C510/C550
CX Expert · CX Pro · CX-5
Cura Road · Cura FM
Choosing the Right Compound for Gravel Riding
Gravel riding creates higher heat, more vibration and more contamination (mud, dust, water) than standard road cycling. Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered to give consistent, powerful braking on loose terrain, during long descents and in severe weather.
🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)
| 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 and long mixed-terrain rides. |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking and smooth modulation on light gravel. |
🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Dry gravel, lightweight builds, speed-focused setups. |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking on mixed terrain and variable conditions. |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Ultra-quiet gravel commuting and smooth endurance riding. |
| Factory Racing — High Durability Green | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Long-distance bikepacking, wet gravel, high-contamination environments, riders needing very long pad life. |
🔧 Standard Compound – Gravel & All-Weather Options
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Everyday gravel, fitness, winter training. |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry gravel, fast hardpack and reduced rotor wear. |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Hot climates, heavy riders, long gravel descents. |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Mud, rain, winter gravel and ultra-durable touring. |
Helpful Resources
Compound Comparison
Compare Enduro Pro, Factory Racing & Standard compounds.
Installation Guide
Step-by-step instructions for safe pad fitting.
Bedding-In Guide
Get maximum braking performance from day one.
Brake Pad Materials
Understand resin, metallic, ceramic & more.
Latest News
Read gravel guides, updates & product announcements.
Customer Support
Need help choosing gravel pads? Contact our experts.
Need help choosing the right gravel pads? Our technical team can recommend the best compound for your terrain, riding style and brake system.
Why Gravel Riders Trust Gorilla Brakes
Gorilla Brakes pads are tested across real gravel conditions — from UK gritstone and Scottish moorland to European alpine gravel and multi-day bikepacking routes. Riders choose our compounds for consistent braking, improved modulation, reduced noise and superior heat control.
Every pad is produced in small batches to guarantee accuracy, durability and stable performance under the extreme demands of modern gravel riding.