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This collection includes pads for all SRAM gravel-specific and gravel-compatible hydraulic and mechanical systems. All data is taken directly from Gorilla Brakes’ technical reference files.
If your gravel bike runs SRAM XPLR, Apex 1, Rival 1, Force 1 or Avid mechanical brakes, you’ll find compatible pads here. Choose the compound below that best suits your terrain and riding style.
SRAM gravel systems rely on strong initial bite and progressive modulation. Gorilla Brakes compounds are formulated to maximise braking confidence on loose surfaces, during long dirt descents and in highly contaminated environments like mud, dust and rain.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Steep gravel descents, aggressive riding, heavier riders, loaded bikepacking. |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | All-weather gravel & endurance mixed-terrain rides. |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Smooth, quiet braking for lighter gravel and fitness riding. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Dry fast gravel, lightweight setups and race conditions. |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet braking for mixed gravel and variable weather. |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Ultra-quiet commuting or smoother terrain. |
| Factory Racing — High Durability Green | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Long-distance bikepacking, wet mud, dust, grit-heavy environments. Ideal for riders needing maximum pad life. |
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry | Wet | Heat | Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Everyday gravel, winter training, fitness riding. |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Dry gravel, hardpack, low rotor wear setups. |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Hot climates, strong riders, alpine gravel descents. |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet mud, winter gravel, extreme contamination & longevity. |
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Our SRAM gravel pads are tested across real-world riding conditions — UK gritstone, USA hardpack, European alpine gravel and multi-day bikepacking routes. Riders choose Gorilla Brakes for consistent power, reduced noise and reliability in mud, dust, rain and high-heat descents.
Every pad is produced in small batches for superior friction stability, durability and quiet operation under harsh gravel conditions.