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Awesome service, and great brake pads.
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Hi Oscar, we're glad to hear the brakes are working well for you! Thanks for your support.
This collection covers all Shimano GRX and gravel-compatible disc brake systems, including both 12-speed and 11-speed platforms, as well as earlier non-series gravel/cyclocross flat-mount calipers. All data below is taken directly from Gorilla Brakes’ technical reference files.
If your gravel bike uses any Shimano GRX or Shimano gravel-compatible flat-mount caliper, simply select a pad shape above and choose the compound that best matches your terrain and riding style.
Gravel riding generates more heat, vibration and contamination than road cycling, so compound selection matters. Gorilla Brakes compounds are engineered for powerful braking on loose surfaces, long gravel descents and fully loaded bikepacking rigs.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Steep gravel descents, heavy riders, loaded bikepacking. |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather gravel and mixed-terrain endurance rides. |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking and smooth modulation on light gravel. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Dry gravel, lightweight performance builds. |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking with strong power in mixed weather. |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Smooth, ultra-quiet gravel commuting. |
| Factory Racing — High Durability Green | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Bikepacking, wet gravel, mud, grit and long-distance durability. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Everyday gravel, fitness bikes, winter training. |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry gravel, reduced rotor wear and clean riding conditions. |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Hot climates, heavy riders, long gravel mountain descents. |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet, muddy, harsh winter gravel & ultra-durable touring. |
Compare all Gorilla Brakes compounds for gravel riding.
Learn correct alignment and installation tips for GRX calipers.
Essential for full braking power and quiet performance.
Understand resin, metallic & ceramic compounds.
Read gravel setup guides, testing reports & updates.
Need help choosing the right GRX pads? Contact us.
Our Shimano GRX gravel pads are tested across UK gritstone, European alpine gravel, and multi-day bikepacking routes. Riders choose Gorilla Brakes for consistent braking in mud, rain, dust, heat and long-distance adventure conditions.
All pads are manufactured in small, controlled batches to guarantee durability, friction stability and quiet braking — even under the extreme grinding conditions of modern gravel riding.