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 Ultegra
Compare Gorilla Brakes compounds for Shimano Ultegra disc brakes and troubleshoot common braking issues.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Road racing, alpine descents, heavy riders, maximum control under heat |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather road training, long sportives, confident braking in the wet |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet road riding, endurance miles, smooth feel with low noise |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing (Green) | 🟩 Steel | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★★+ | High-load road riding, long descents, aggressive braking zones, heavier riders |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Lightweight road builds, climbing bikes, fast dry conditions |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet, powerful braking in mixed weather — ideal for UK riding |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Ultra-quiet 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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