Hope Road Disc Brake Pads

Gorilla Brakes Hope Road Disc Brake Pads are engineered to deliver powerful, smooth and highly consistent braking performance for Hope’s premium RX-series road calipers. Whether you ride steep descents, fast group rides or long endurance miles, our pads provide strong bite, excellent modulation and low noise to match the precision of Hope’s CNC-machined brake systems.

This collection includes pads compatible with Hope RX4, RX4+ (Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo lever variants) and the lightweight Hope RX2 road caliper. All compounds are developed and tested for real-world road conditions, ensuring reliable braking in both dry and wet weather.

Quick Tip: Use the filter bar below to select your Hope road caliper model. The page will automatically display compatible pads. Scroll down for compound comparisons and fitting guides.

Compatible Hope Road Disc Brake Calipers

This collection includes Gorilla Brakes pads for Hope’s precision-engineered RX-series road calipers. These brakes are known for their exceptional modulation, powerful lever feel and CNC-machined construction, making them a popular upgrade for high-performance road and endurance bikes.

  • Hope RX4 – 4-piston road caliper (Shimano, SRAM & Campagnolo versions)
  • Hope RX4+ – Updated 4-piston caliper with improved piston seals & pad clearance
  • Hope RX2 – Lightweight 2-piston flat-mount road caliper

If your brake system uses Hope RX4, RX4+ or RX2 calipers, you can select any Gorilla Brakes compound below. Choose the pad shape that matches your caliper, then select the compound best suited to your road riding style and conditions.

Choosing the Right Compound for Hope Road Brakes

Hope’s road calipers are highly efficient with excellent heat stability and modulation. Our compounds are designed to complement these characteristics: Enduro Pro compounds for maximum stopping power, Factory Racing compounds for ultra-quiet road performance, and Standard compounds for durable, all-weather reliability.

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Maximum braking power for steep road descents, heavy riders and high-speed performance.
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-weather Hope road braking, sportives and long-distance endurance riding.
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet braking and smooth modulation for everyday road use and winter training.

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ Lightweight Hope road builds, climbing and dry-weather speed riding.
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet braking for Hope RX-series calipers in dry or wet road conditions.
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet road commuting and low-vibration braking for smooth road feel.

🔧 Standard Compound – Road & All-Weather Options

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ All-round Hope road use, commuting and fitness riding.
Ceramic – NANO TECH 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry weather performance and low rotor wear for Hope road calipers.
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Hot conditions, heavier road riders and sustained braking.
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Wet weather performance, maximum durability and long winter mileage.

Helpful Resources

Need help choosing the right Hope pads? Contact Gorilla Brakes support for expert advice.

Why Road Riders Trust Gorilla Brakes

Our pads undergo extensive testing using Hope’s RX-series road calipers in real-world riding environments — from steep alpine descents to year-round commuter conditions. Riders choose Gorilla Brakes for consistent stopping power, improved modulation and long-term durability.

Every pad is produced in small batches for precision, quality and noise reduction, giving you complete confidence in your Hope road braking system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hope road calipers are these pads compatible with?
These pads fit all Hope RX-series road calipers, including the RX4, RX4+ (Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo lever variants) and the RX2 flat-mount road caliper. If your brake system uses any RX-series caliper, these pads are compatible.
What compound is best for Hope road brakes?
For maximum power and heat resistance, choose Enduro Pro Ultimate or Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic. For quiet, smooth braking, choose Factory Racing Stealth. For winter and wet-weather durability, Sintered (Metallic) is the best choice.
Do Hope road disc brakes require a bedding-in process?
Yes. Proper bedding-in ensures the pads and rotor mate correctly. Perform 10–15 controlled stops from moderate speed without fully locking the wheel. This improves power and reduces noise.
How do I know when my Hope RX pads need replacing?
Replace the pads if the friction material reaches around 1mm, if braking becomes noisy, or if stopping power noticeably decreases. Long descents and wet weather will shorten pad life.
Why choose Gorilla Brakes pads for Hope road calipers?
Our pads are engineered specifically to match the precise, high-modulation feel of Hope’s RX-series road brakes. They offer stronger bite, improved heat control, quieter performance and longer life than many stock pads — tested across real-world road conditions.