About Gorilla Brakes

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UK Supplier of Bicycle Brake Pads

Based in Lancaster, Lancashire. Disc brake pads built for real-world riding across the UK and abroad.

Who we are

Gorilla Brakes supplies high-performance bicycle disc brake pads to riders across the UK and internationally. We focus on one thing: helping cyclists stop with confidence, whether that’s on the daily commute, a weekend trail ride, or the start line of a race.

Built by riders, for safer rides

We’re riders first, and our work is driven by a simple goal — safer, more consistent braking on roads and trails. Gorilla Brakes is the official disc brake pad supplier for HEL MTB Disc Brakes, and our products are designed and tested with real-world riding in mind.

Compatibility without guesswork

Modern braking systems demand accuracy. That’s why we design our brake pads to be fully compatible with many of the most trusted brake manufacturers in cycling.

Our range covers popular systems from Shimano, SRAM, Hope, and Magura, helping riders find the correct pad shape and compound quickly and confidently.

Pads for every discipline

Mountain bike brake pads

Control, consistency, and durability in changing trail conditions.

Road bike brake pads

Clean modulation and confidence for fast riding and wet descents.

Gravel bike brake pads

Stable braking across dust, grit, and mixed terrain.

E-bike brake pads

Compounds designed for higher loads and longer braking events.

Community, riders, and partnerships

We don’t just sell brake pads — we support riders. We actively invest in the cycling community by sponsoring riders and working closely with people who push their equipment to the limit.

Support & resources

HINE-R Brake System Development

Alongside Gorilla Brakes, we are developing HINE-R, an engineering project focused on the design and development of high-performance hydraulic disc brake systems.

The project explores the mechanics behind braking performance including hydraulic leverage, piston behaviour, caliper stiffness, and heat management. By studying these core elements we aim to better understand how braking systems can deliver stronger, more predictable braking power for modern mountain bikes.

While Gorilla Brakes specialises in high-performance brake pads compatible with systems from Shimano, SRAM, Hope, Magura and others, the HINE-R project focuses on the development of complete braking system architecture.

Learn more about the HINE-R project →

Sustainability

Sustainability matters to us. Through longer-lasting compounds, responsible material choices, and our Brake Pad Recycling Programme, we aim to reduce waste while helping riders get more miles from every set of pads.

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These are great. Purchased for Paul clampers. Seem to be as good or better than the original Kool Stops.

Hi there! Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying our Sintered Disc Brake Pads. We strive to provide high-quality products that can match or even exceed the performance of other brands. Have a great day and happy riding!

Have not used it yet but the video link that comes with the kit is alright - there are better on YouTube - see Ribble Valley Cyclist. All the kit you get is well made and even the adapter is brass not plastic - you get what you pay for. All looks very serviceable for when I do need a bleeding time! Remember you also get 100ml of the right Shimano bleed fluid - about £8 for 100ml.

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you were satisfied with the quality of our product and that the Bleedkit video link was helpful. We will definitely check out the YouTube channel you mentioned. We take pride in offering well-made and durable products, so we are happy to hear that you noticed the brass adapter. We hope our product will serve you well when you do need to bleed your brakes. And yes, our kit does include 100ml of the correct Shimano bleed fluid. Thank you for choosing our product and happy biking!

Very good performance, quick to get beded in and have consistent power.

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that our Magura MT5/MT7/8.X brake pads are performing well for you and were quick to get bedded in. We pride ourselves on providing consistent power for your rides. Happy trails!

they feel spongy, less powerful than og sram’s and wear down way too fast.. :-/ (nomad v6, code silver)

Hi Max,

Thanks for the feedback sorry to hear the brakes felt spongy and underpowered.

A spongy lever feel comes from the hydraulic system rather than the brake pads themselves. Pads don’t affect lever firmness because they sit on the mechanical side of the system. When the lever feels soft it’s because the hydraulic fluid is compressing slightly before full pressure reaches the caliper.

The most common causes are:
• Air trapped in the system – air compresses under pressure, which creates a soft or spongy lever feel.
• Incomplete bleed or micro-bubbles in the caliper something we do see fairly often with some SRAM 4-piston brake systems.
• Piston retraction or uneven piston movement – this can increase lever travel before the pads fully engage the rotor.
• Rotor contamination or glazing during bedding-in – which can make brakes feel weaker even when the pads are fine.

You’re more than welcome to pop into our workshop and we’ll happily inspect the brakes free of charge, check piston movement, rotor condition and the bleed, and get everything working as it should. We can also fit a fresh set of pads while the bike is here. Our Pro Semi-Metallic compound normally performs extremely well on SRAM Code systems when the braking system is working correctly.

If you’re not local just drop us a message and we can help you troubleshoot the setup

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