TRP Brake Pads Designed for High-Power E-Bikes
TRP brakes are widely used across premium and OEM electric bikes thanks to their strong power delivery, excellent modulation and reliable performance under heat. Models such as Trail EVO, DH-R EVO and Slate T4 are especially common on E-MTBs, while Zurich and HD-Series brakes appear on hybrid, trekking and city e-bikes. Gorilla Brakes E-Bike compounds are engineered to cope with these heavier loads and higher braking forces.
Compatible TRP E-Bike Brake Models
Our pads fit all TRP brakes used on e-bikes, including:
- TRP DH-R EVO: Downhill & E-MTB powerhouse with high heat capacity
- TRP DH-R: Strong gravity brake used on many aggressive E-MTBs
- TRP Trail EVO: Trail/enduro brake commonly used on factory E-MTB builds
- TRP Slate T4 / T2: Popular OEM brake on mid-range E-MTBs
- TRP Zurich: New performance brake for hybrid, trekking & city e-bikes
- TRP Quadiem / Quadiem HD: 4-piston calipers for E-MTB & DH bikes
- TRP HD-Series: HD-E, HD-E500, HD-T and other e-bike specific calipers
Which TRP Pad Type Do I Need?
TRP uses several pad shapes depending on the caliper family:
- TRP EVO Pads: Fit DH-R EVO & Trail EVO
- TRP Slate Pads: Fit Slate T4/T2 & Zurich
- TRP Quadiem Pads: Fit Quadiem, Quadiem HD & DH-R (non-EVO)
- TRP HD-Series Pads: Fit HD-E, HD-E500 & OEM calipers
Best Compounds for TRP E-Bike Braking
- Enduro Pro Ultimate: Maximum bite & fade resistance for DH-R EVO & Trail EVO.
- Factory Racing E-Bike (Green): Best for long rides, EMTB & heavier bikes.
- Sintered Metallic: Ideal for wet climates, heavy riders & steep terrain.
- Enduro Pro Resin: Smooth, quiet braking with excellent heat control.
Recommended by Riding Style
- E-MTB (Trail / Enduro): Enduro Pro Ultimate or Factory Racing
- Downhill / Aggressive Riding: Enduro Pro Ultimate
- Hybrid / Commuter: Factory Racing E-Bike or Semi-Metallic
- Cargo / Delivery: Factory Racing E-Bike, Enduro Pro or Sintered
🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Highest Performance)
| 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, road, gravel, all-weather |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Trail, road, gravel, improved bite & fade resistance |
🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison (High Performance)
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing E-Bike | 🟢 Green | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | eMTB, commuter, gravel, heavy bikes |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Trail, XC, road, gravel, urban |
| Factory Racing Stealth | 🟪 Stealth Purple | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet MTB, eMTB, road & gravel |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ | Quiet comfort-focused road, gravel, commuting |
🔧 Standard Compound – E-Bike Suitable Option
Sintered is the only standard compound strong enough for e-bike use.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sintered (Metallic) | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet conditions, heavy riders, eMTB, steep terrain |