Plaquettes de frein pour VTT

Découvrez des plaquettes de frein VTT haute performance, conçues pour toutes les disciplines — du XC léger et du trail All-Mountain aux pratiques enduro agressives, downhill et eMTB. Les composés Gorilla Brakes offrent une puissance de freinage maximale, un fonctionnement silencieux et une durabilité longue durée dans la boue, la poussière, les descentes raides et les conditions de bike park.

Astuce rapide : Utilisez la barre de filtres ci-dessous pour sélectionner votre modèle exact de frein VTT ou eMTB. Faites défiler la page pour comparer les composés et choisir la plaquette idéale pour votre terrain.

Mountain Bike Brake Pads

This collection includes high-performance disc brake pads for modern mountain bikes – from lightweight XC race bikes to all-mountain trail riding, aggressive enduro, downhill, bike-park use and eMTB. All pads here are designed for MTB disc brake systems, including 2-piston XC/trail brakes and powerful 4-piston enduro/DH calipers.

Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered to handle the extreme heat, speed, mud, grit and repeated heavy braking that MTB riding, steep descents and eMTBs produce.

Compatible with a wide range of MTB brake systems:

  • Shimano MTB: XTR (BR-M9100 / M9120), XT (BR-M8100 / M8120), SLX (BR-M7100 / M7120), Deore (BR-M6100 / M6120), plus Saint (BR-M820), Zee (BR-M640) and the popular MT-series trail brakes including BR-MT420, BR-MT410 and BR-MT200.
  • SRAM & Avid MTB : Complete coverage of SRAM’s modern MTB brakes including Motive Ultimate, Motive Silver and Motive Bronze models, along with Maven, Code, G2, Guide, Level and DB-series mineral-oil brakes. Also includes popular legacy Avid systems such as Elixir, Juicy, Trail and DB5.
  • Magura MTB: MT8, MT7, MT6, MT5, MT4 and MT Trail (4-piston front / 2-piston rear), plus gravity systems such as Magura Gustav. Covers XC, trail, enduro and DH builds.
  • Hope MTB: Tech 4 X2 (XC/trail), Tech 4 E4 (trail/enduro), Tech 4 V4 (enduro/DH) and DH-focused models such as GR4 and DH-R.
  • TRP MTB: DH-R EVO downhill brakes, Trail EVO all-mountain systems and Slate EVO trail/enduro brakes used across many OEM MTB builds.
  • Tektro / TRP OEM MTB: Orion 4-piston, Gemini series and Auriga systems found on trail, all-mountain and entry-to-mid-level MTBs. Includes HD-M275, HD-M280 and similar variants.
  • Hayes MTB: Dominion A4 (enduro/DH), Dominion A2 (XC/trail) and legacy Hayes brakes such as Stroker and Mag.
  • Formula MTB: Cura 2, Cura 4 and the gravity-focused Mod caliper used on enduro and DH bikes.

Shop Mountain Bike Brake Pads by Brand

🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Enduro Pro Ultimate 🟧 Orange ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★★ Enduro, bike park, DH, eMTB, heavy riders, steep alpine descents.
Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic 🔵 Blue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ All-round trail & enduro riding in mixed weather conditions.
Enduro Pro Resin ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet XC/trail riding, lighter riders & dry trail centres.

🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Factory Racing Titanium ⚪ Titanium ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ XC/marathon builds, climbing bikes & dry conditions.
Factory Racing Stealth 🟪 Stealth Purple ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Quiet, smooth power for trail & enduro in mixed weather.
Factory Racing Organic ⚪ Grey ★★★★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★ Ultra-quiet singletrack riding & low rotor wear.
Factory Racing – High Durability Green 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Bike-park laps, wet UK winters, long eMTB rides, uplift days.

🔧 Standard Compound – MTB & All-Weather Options

Compound Backing Plate Dry Perf. Wet Perf. Heat Dissipation Life-span Best For
Semi-Metallic ⚫ Black ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Everyday trail riding & general MTB use.
Ceramic – NANO TECH 🟩 Green ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Dry XC/trail conditions & reduced rotor wear.
ENDURO Ceramic 🔴 Red ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Hot climates, long descents & heavier riders.
Sintered (Metallic) 🟡 Gold ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★★ ★★★★★ Wettest conditions, winter mud, eMTB & maximum durability.

📚 Helpful Resources

Why Mountain Bikers Trust Gorilla Brakes

Gorilla Brakes pads are real-world tested across XC, trail, enduro, downhill and eMTB riding. Our advanced compounds deliver improved bite, better heat stability, quieter braking and longer pad life compared to standard pads.

Every pad is manufactured in small, quality-controlled batches to ensure consistency, durability and predictable performance under the extreme braking forces produced by modern MTB systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best brake pads for mountain biking?
The best brake pad depends on your riding style. Enduro Pro Ultimate is ideal for aggressive trail, enduro and downhill riding, while Organic compounds offer quieter braking and excellent modulation.
Which brake pads are best for downhill riding?
Downhill riders typically benefit from high-performance compounds with excellent heat resistance and braking power such as Enduro Pro Ultimate and Factory Racing.
Are MTB brake pads suitable for eMTBs?
Many Gorilla Brakes compounds are designed to handle the increased weight and braking demands of modern eMTBs.
What brake brands are covered in this collection?
This collection includes compatible brake pads for Shimano, SRAM, Magura, Hope, TRP, Tektro, Hayes, Formula and many other MTB brake systems.
How often should mountain bike brake pads be replaced?
Brake pads should be replaced when friction material becomes worn or braking performance declines. Regular inspection is recommended, especially in wet and muddy conditions.