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.
This collection includes Gorilla Brakes pads for the full range of Shimano road disc brake systems. All pads are designed for road use only and are fully compatible with Shimano mineral-oil hydraulic calipers and Shimano mechanical road disc brakes.
If your Shimano road caliper is listed above, you can confidently choose any Gorilla Brakes compound on this page. Select the pad shape that matches your caliper, then choose the compound that best suits your riding style and conditions.
Shimano road disc brakes run relatively small, lightweight rotors, so compound choice has a big impact on heat management, modulation and noise. Enduro Pro compounds provide maximum performance for aggressive riders and long descents, Factory Racing compounds deliver a quieter high-performance feel, and our Standard compounds offer durable, confidence-inspiring braking for everyday road riding.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Elite road racing, long alpine descents, heavier riders, maximum bite and fade resistance. |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather Shimano road use, sportives, club rides and training in mixed conditions. |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet Shimano road braking, endurance miles and everyday training. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Lightweight Shimano road builds, climbing bikes and dry race conditions. |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet, powerful braking for Shimano road bikes in both dry and wet weather. |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Ultra-quiet commuting and training where noise and smooth feel are the priority. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | All-round Shimano road riding, fitness bikes and commuting. |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry road conditions, low rotor wear and lightweight Shimano builds. |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Shimano road riders, long mountain descents. |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet winter road riding, steep passes and maximum durability on Shimano systems. |
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Gorilla Brakes pads are developed through extensive real-world testing on Shimano-equipped road bikes in varied conditions — from wet winter training blocks to high-speed alpine descents and criterium racing. Our compounds are trusted by performance-focused riders, mechanics and high-mileage commuters who demand consistent braking from their Shimano systems.
Every pad is produced in small batches for consistency, durability and exceptional noise reduction, helping you get the most out of your Shimano road disc brakes on every ride.