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.
Hayes Dominion brakes are known for their exceptional modulation, quiet operation and powerful stopping performance — making them a favourite upgrade choice for electric mountain bikes. Their consistent lever feel and strong bite under heavy load make the Dominion series ideal for the added torque and weight of modern E-MTBs. Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered to deliver maximum performance and durability when paired with Dominion calipers.
Our pads are compatible with every Dominion brake used on electric mountain bikes:
Each Dominion brake uses a dedicated pad shape:
The following compounds are engineered for the high brake loads, heat and torque generated by the Hayes Dominion family.
Sintered Metallic: Our standard E-bike compound. Best for wet weather, DH laps, heavy riders and long alpine descents.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Pro-level gravity, eMTB, road, gravel, Alpine DH |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Aggressive trail, enduro, road, gravel, all-weather |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Trail, road, gravel, quiet & improved fade resistance |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing E-Bike | 🟢 Green | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | eMTB, commuter, gravel, heavy bikes |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | XC, trail, road, gravel, lightweight builds |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet MTB, eMTB, downhill, gravel & road |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet road, gravel, commuting & fitness |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet conditions, heavy riders, DH, steep terrain |
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Gorilla Brakes pads are engineered through real-world testing across eMTB, downhill, commuter and road disciplines. Our compounds are trusted by professional riders — from elite downhill racers to high-performance road athletes — as well as experienced mechanics, high-mileage delivery riders and everyday cyclists who demand maximum braking performance. Every pad is formulated in small batches to ensure consistency, durability and exceptional noise reduction, even under extreme heat and torque loads.