Tried a pair and bought some more
quick delivery brake pad not fitted yet
Great brakes. Have used other compounds from gorilla and have been happy every time. Great stuff guys!
Workshop Notes — Shimano 105
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Elite road racing, alpine descents, heavy riders, maximum control |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather road, long sportives, training and racing on mixed terrain |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking, road endurance rides, everyday training |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing (Green) | 🟩 Steel | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★★+ | Hard high-load riding, long alpine descents, racing and heavier riders | Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Lightweight road builds, climbing bikes, fast dry conditions |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet, powerful road braking in both dry and wet conditions |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Ultra-quiet road commuting, smooth feel, low rotor wear |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Everyday road riding, fitness bikes, balanced feel and durability |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry road conditions, low rotor wear, lightweight performance builds |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Hot climates, heavy riders, long mountain road descents |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet winter road riding, steep passes, maximum durability and fade resistance |
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