About Shimano Factory Racing Organic Brake Pads
Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Organic brake pads for Shimano are built using an ultra-soft, high-friction organic compound bonded to a silver back plate, engineered to deliver maximum bite, ultra-quiet braking, and instant performance. This compound is race-focused and prioritises feel and control over pad longevity.
Factory Racing Organic pads deliver full braking performance immediately from first use. No bedding-in process is required, making them ideal for race-day installs, last-minute bike prep, and riders who want confidence from the very first lever pull.
Factory Racing Organic brake pads are optimised for dry weather riding. Due to the ultra-soft compound, pad wear will be extremely fast in wet, muddy, gritty, or abrasive conditions.
These pads can be used on Shimano e-MTB, enduro, and downhill braking systems. However, due to the soft racing compound, wear rate will be significantly faster than other compounds in the Factory Racing range.
🛠️ Key Performance Characteristics
- Ultra-soft organic racing compound
- Silver back plate for lightweight race-focused performance
- Extremely high initial bite
- Exceptionally quiet braking
- Instant performance with no bedding-in required
- Compatible with Shimano e-MTB, enduro, and downhill systems (with accelerated wear)
🧪 Compound Characteristics
| Compound | Material | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Noise | Durability | Bedding-In | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Organic | Ultra-Soft Organic (Silver Back Plate) | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ (Ultra Quiet) | ★★★★☆ | Not Required | Dry XC, Road, Dry Gravel, Enduro, Downhill, e-MTB (fast wear) |
Durability ratings are based on dry conditions only. In wet or gritty riding, this compound will wear very quickly. Designed for instant bite, ultra-quiet braking, and zero bedding-in — ideal for riders who choose silence and feel over longevity.
📦 Popular Shimano Brake Models Using Factory Racing Organic Pads
- Shimano MTB: XTR (M9100 / M9200 / M9220), XT (M8100 / M8200 / M8220), SLX (M7100 / M7120), Deore (M6100 / M6120), Saint (M820), ZEE (M640), CUES, MT200 / MT201
- Shimano Road & Gravel: Dura-Ace (BR-R9270 / BR-R9170), Ultegra (BR-R8170 / BR-R8070), 105 (BR-R7170 / BR-R7070), Tiagra (BR-4770), GRX (RX820 / RX810 / RX610 / RX400), RS805 / RS505 / RS405
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