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.
Hope brakes are trusted by riders who demand powerful, predictable braking and premium engineering. From the proven Tech 4 E4 and V4 systems to the newest Hope TR4 and GR4 brakes, Hope calipers are designed for high-output riding — making them perfect for modern E-MTB builds. Gorilla Brakes compounds enhance this performance with improved heat control, stronger bite and longer lifespan on heavy, torque-rich electric bikes.
Our pads fit all Hope brakes used on electric mountain bikes, including new models:
Hope uses two main pad shapes for their E-MTB brakes:
The Enduro Pro and Factory Racing ranges are our highest-performing compounds for Hope E-MTB brakes. All are E-bike rated and designed to be powerful and quiet.
Sintered Metallic: Our standard E-bike compound. Maximum wet performance, very high heat resistance and long lifespan for heavy riders, bike park days and steep terrain.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Pro-level gravity, eMTB, road, gravel, Alpine DH |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Aggressive trail, enduro, all-weather |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Trail, hybrid, road, gravel |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing E-Bike | 🟢 Green | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | E-MTB, commuters, cargo, heavy bikes |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Trail, XC, road, gravel, lightweight builds |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet MTB, eMTB, gravel & road |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet road, gravel, commuting |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet, muddy enduro, heavy riders, steep terrain |
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Gorilla Brakes pads are engineered through real-world testing across eMTB, downhill, commuter and road disciplines. Our compounds are trusted by professional riders — from elite downhill racers to high-performance road athletes — as well as experienced mechanics, high-mileage delivery riders and everyday cyclists who demand maximum braking performance. Every pad is formulated in small batches to ensure consistency, durability and exceptional noise reduction, even under extreme heat and torque loads.