Tektro Mountain Bike Brake Pads

This collection includes high-performance disc brake pads engineered specifically for Tektro mountain bike brake systems. From entry-level trail brakes to modern 4-piston systems, Gorilla Brakes pads deliver reliable stopping power, consistent modulation and improved durability for XC, trail and all-mountain riding.

Quick Tip: Use the filter bar below to select your Tektro brake model. Scroll down to compare compounds and choose the best pad for your riding conditions.

Compatible Tektro Mountain Bike Brake Calipers

This collection covers Tektro’s dedicated MTB brake range, commonly found on trail hardtails, full-suspension bikes and OEM mountain bike builds. Tektro brakes are valued for reliability, ease of maintenance and consistent braking performance.

Current & Widely Used Tektro MTB Brakes

  • Tektro Orion 4P – 4-piston trail and enduro brake
  • Tektro Gemini SL – Lightweight XC and trail brake
  • Tektro Gemini Comp – Trail-oriented hydraulic MTB brake
  • Tektro Auriga Pro – Trail and all-mountain brake
  • Tektro Auriga Comp – Entry-to-mid level trail brake

Supported & OEM Tektro MTB Brakes

  • Tektro HD-M275 / HD-M276 – Common OEM trail brakes
  • Tektro HD-M285 / HD-M286 – Entry-level hydraulic MTB brakes
  • Tektro HD-M745 / HD-M750 – 4-piston OEM trail brake systems

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

CompoundBacking Plate Dry Wet Heat Life Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Hard trail riding, heavier riders and aggressive terrain
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-weather trail riding and mixed conditions
Enduro Pro Resin⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet XC and light trail riding

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison

CompoundBacking Plate Dry Wet Heat Life Best For
Factory Racing Titanium⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ Lightweight XC and trail builds
Factory Racing Stealth🟪 Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet trail riding with strong braking control
Factory Racing Organic⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet riding and smooth modulation
Factory Racing – High Durability🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Wet riding, heavy use and maximum pad life

🔧 Standard Compound – MTB & All-Weather Options

CompoundBacking Plate Dry Wet Heat Life Best For
Semi-Metallic⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ General trail riding and everyday MTB use
Ceramic – NANO TECH🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry trail conditions and reduced rotor wear
ENDURO Ceramic🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Hot climates and sustained descents
Sintered (Metallic)🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Wet, muddy riding and maximum durability

Helpful Resources

Why Mountain Bikers Trust Gorilla Brakes

Gorilla Brakes pads are tested across XC, trail and all-mountain riding. Riders trust our compounds for predictable braking, improved pad life and consistent performance in varied trail conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tektro mountain bike brakes are compatible with these pads?
These brake pads are compatible with Tektro MTB brake systems including Orion 4P, Gemini SL, Gemini Comp, Auriga Pro, Auriga Comp, and common OEM hydraulic brakes such as HD-M275, HD-M285, HD-M745 and HD-M750 that share the same pad profiles.
What is the best compound for Tektro Orion 4-piston brakes?
For aggressive trail riding, heavier riders and sustained descents, Enduro Pro Ultimate or Factory Racing High-Durability (Green) compounds provide the strongest braking power and longest pad life.
Are Gorilla Brakes pads suitable for Tektro brakes on eMTBs?
Yes. Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered to handle increased weight, torque and heat. Enduro Pro and Factory Racing Green compounds are well suited to eMTBs fitted with Tektro MTB brakes.
Which Tektro brake pad compound is the quietest?
For the quietest braking performance, choose Enduro Pro Resin or Factory Racing Organic. These compounds offer smooth modulation and reduced noise, ideal for XC and light trail riding.
Do these pads work well in wet and muddy conditions?
Absolutely. Sintered (Metallic) and Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic compounds deliver reliable braking performance in wet, muddy and winter trail conditions, making them ideal for year-round MTB use.