Compatible Tektro Mountain Bike Brake Calipers
This collection covers Tektro’s dedicated MTB brake range, commonly found on trail hardtails,
full-suspension bikes and OEM mountain bike builds. Tektro brakes are valued for reliability,
ease of maintenance and consistent braking performance.
Current & Widely Used Tektro MTB Brakes
- Tektro Orion 4P – 4-piston trail and enduro brake
- Tektro Gemini SL – Lightweight XC and trail brake
- Tektro Gemini Comp – Trail-oriented hydraulic MTB brake
- Tektro Auriga Pro – Trail and all-mountain brake
- Tektro Auriga Comp – Entry-to-mid level trail brake
Supported & OEM Tektro MTB Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275 / HD-M276 – Common OEM trail brakes
- Tektro HD-M285 / HD-M286 – Entry-level hydraulic MTB brakes
- Tektro HD-M745 / HD-M750 – 4-piston OEM trail brake systems
🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)
| Compound | Backing Plate |
Dry |
Wet |
Heat |
Life |
Best For |
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
Hard trail riding, heavier riders and aggressive terrain |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
All-weather trail riding and mixed conditions |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
Quiet XC and light trail riding |
🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison
| Compound | Backing Plate |
Dry |
Wet |
Heat |
Life |
Best For |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
Lightweight XC and trail builds |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Purple |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
Quiet trail riding with strong braking control |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey |
★★★★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★★ |
Ultra-quiet riding and smooth modulation |
| Factory Racing – High Durability | 🟩 Green |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
Wet riding, heavy use and maximum pad life |
🔧 Standard Compound – MTB & All-Weather Options
| Compound | Backing Plate |
Dry |
Wet |
Heat |
Life |
Best For |
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
General trail riding and everyday MTB use |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟩 Green |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
Dry trail conditions and reduced rotor wear |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
Hot climates and sustained descents |
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
Wet, muddy riding and maximum durability |
Helpful Resources
Why Mountain Bikers Trust Gorilla Brakes
Gorilla Brakes pads are tested across XC, trail and all-mountain riding.
Riders trust our compounds for predictable braking, improved pad life
and consistent performance in varied trail conditions.