Gorilla Brakes Compound Comparison
🏁 Gorilla Brakes Compound Comparison:
Choosing the right brake pad shouldn’t be guesswork. Whether you're trail riding, racing enduro, commuting, riding road or gravel, or descending the Alps, Gorilla Brakes has a pad compound for every rider and condition.
We’ve made it simple with this full breakdown of our three performance tiers:
- 🏆 Enduro Pro – Top-tier: Our highest-performing compounds. Better in every way: more power, longer life, greater modulation, and heat resistance.
- 🏁 Factory Racing – Mid-tier: Tuned for power and precision, with blends for eMTB, trail, road, gravel, and urban use.
- 🔧 Standard Compounds – Entry-level: Reliable, value-focused options for everyday riding across all disciplines, including road and gravel.
🏆 Enduro Pro Compound Comparison (Top-Tier Range)
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro Pro Ultimate | 🟧 Orange | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | Pro-level gravity, road, gravel, eMTB, Alpine DH |
| Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic | 🔵 Blue | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Aggressive trail, enduro, road, gravel, all-weather |
| Enduro Pro Resin | ⚫ Black | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Trail, road, gravel, with better bite & fade resistance |
🏁 Factory Racing Compound Comparison
Our mid-tier lineup, engineered for modulation, bite, and longer life. Great for riders who demand more from their pads.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Racing E-Bike | 🟢 Green | ★★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★★ | eMTB, commuter, road, gravel, heavy bikes |
| Factory Racing Titanium | ⚪ Titanium | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Trail, XC, road, gravel, urban |
| Factory Racing Organic | ⚪ Grey | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Quiet comfort-focused road, gravel, commuting |
🔧 Standard Compound Comparison (Entry-Level Range)
Our most accessible line, designed to offer value and reliability across road, gravel, and light MTB use.
| Compound | Backing Plate | Dry Perf. | Wet Perf. | Heat Dissipation | Life-span | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Metallic | ⚫ Black | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | All-round trail, road, gravel, commuting |
| Ceramic – NANO TECH | 🟢 Green | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | XC, road, gravel, dry trails, low rotor wear |
| ENDURO Ceramic | 🔴 Red | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | eMTB, road, gravel, heavier riders, hot conditions |
| Sintered | 🟡 Gold | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet, muddy enduro, gravel, road descending |
| Carbon Fiber (CarbonFB) | ⚫ Matte Black | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | Aggressive trail, road, gravel, modulated feel |
🧠 Which Pad Is Right for You?
- 🚲 Commuters & Urban Riders: Factory Racing Organic, Semi-Metallic, E-Bike
- 🌄 Trail & XC: Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic, Factory Racing Titanium, Ceramic – NANO TECH
- 🛣️ Road & Gravel: All compounds — choose based on weather, weight, and performance needs
- 🔋 eMTB & Heavier Riders: Enduro Ceramic, Enduro Pro Ultimate, Factory Racing E-Bike
- ⛰️ Downhill & Alpine: Enduro Pro, CarbonFB, Factory Racing,
♻️ Sustainable. Powerful. Trusted.
All Gorilla Brakes pads are REACH-compliant and recyclable via our Brake Pad Recycling Program. Whether you're chasing KOMs or riding the school run, there's a compound for you — and for the planet.
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