Brake pad identification

Formula brake pad identification

Find your pad shape.

Match the full brake model and old pad shape. Cura two-piston, Cura 4 and ORO use three different pad families. Check both brakes before ordering.

  1. Identify the caliper

    Read the complete model on both brakes. Include the 4 in Cura 4 and names such as Cura X, R1R or ORO K18.

  2. Compare the shape

    Match the outline, tabs and retaining arrangement. Photos are not to scale; width alone does not confirm fit.

  3. Choose the compound

    Check the exact product’s fitment list, rotor requirements and fitting instructions before ordering.

Which Formula brake pads fit my brakes?

Start with the complete caliper name. Several older Formula models share the Cura two-piston pad shape; Cura 4 and ORO are separate.

Model groupCaliper examplesWhat to check
Cura two-piston / R1Cura · Cura X · Cura Road · R1 · RX · ROShared Cura / R1 pad family; not Cura 4 or ORO.
Cura 4Cura 4 · Cura 4 KashimaSeparate Cura 4 shape; two pads per caliper.
OROORO K18 · ORO K24 · Puro · BiancoSeparate ORO shape; check the complete model.

Compare Formula pad shapes and models

Photos show example Gorilla Brakes pads, not actual size. Backing-plate colour indicates compound, not fit. Formula references below are examples; compounds and backing plates can differ.

Cura two-piston / R1 family

Cura two-piston / R1 family

Cura, Cura X and Cura Road share this pad family with the listed R1, RX, RO and other Formula calipers. Use the complete model list to check your brake.

Example Formula pad references
FD40103-10 / FD40105-10 / FD40107-10
View the model list and fit notes

Caliper models and versions

Cura (2-piston) · Cura X · Cura Road · Cura-E · R1 · R1R / R1 Racing · RX · RX1 · RO (R0) · ROR (R0R) · RR1 · C1 · CR1 · CR3 · T1 · T1R / T1 Racing · The One · The One FR · Mega

RO / ROR may be written R0 / R0R. RR1 is the older road model; R1R is R1 Racing. Match the exact caliper, old pad and selected product before ordering.

Cura 4 · four-piston

Cura 4 · four-piston

Cura 4 uses its own pad shape. Its four-piston caliper takes two full-width pads, rather than one separate pad for each piston.

Example Formula pad references
FD40186-10 / FD40187-10 / FD40188-10
View the model list and fit notes

Caliper models and versions

Cura 4 · Cura 4 Kashima

Cura 4 and Cura 4 Kashima use this Cura 4 pad shape. Cura two-piston and ORO use different pads.

ORO · K18 / K24 / Puro / Bianco

ORO · K18 / K24 / Puro / Bianco

ORO is a separate pad family covering K18, K24, Puro and Bianco. These older Formula brakes do not use Cura / R1 or Cura 4 pads.

Example Formula pad references
FD40081-10 / FD40082-10 / FD40102-10
View the model list and fit notes

Caliper models and versions

ORO · ORO K18 · ORO K24 · ORO K24 White · ORO Puro · ORO Bianco

K18 and K24 may also be written 18K and 24K. Match the ORO caliper and old pad outline, then choose from the currently listed compatible products.

Formula brake pad identification FAQs

How do I identify my Formula brake pads?

Read the complete model on both brakes and compare the old pad outline, tabs and retaining arrangement. The three families shown here are Cura two-piston / R1, Cura 4 and ORO. Use the full caliper name and any Formula pad reference; piston count or backing-plate colour alone does not confirm fit.

Do Formula Cura and Cura 4 use the same brake pads?

No. The two-piston Cura uses the Cura / R1 pad shape. Cura 4 has four pistons and a different pad shape, with two full-width pads per caliper. Keep the 4 in the model name when searching and compare the old pad before ordering.

Which pads fit Formula Cura X and Cura Road?

Cura X and Cura Road use the two-piston Cura pad family. Formula confirms that both the Shimano and SRAM versions of Cura Road accept Cura pads. Shared pad shape does not mean that the complete brake systems or hydraulic parts are interchangeable.

Which pads fit Formula R1, RX, RO and The One?

R1, R1 Racing / R1R, RX, RO, ROR, T1, The One and Mega belong to the Cura two-piston / R1 pad family listed in this guide. The expanded model list also covers the verified C-series, road and racing variants. ORO and Cura 4 use different shapes.

Do Formula ORO K18, K24, Puro and Bianco use the same pad shape?

Yes. ORO K18, ORO K24, ORO Puro and ORO Bianco use the ORO pad family. ORO K24 White belongs to this group too. These pads are different from Cura / R1 and Cura 4 pads. Check the full model and old pad outline before selecting a compound.

How many packs do I need for front and rear brakes?

Check the chosen product’s pack contents. If a pack covers one caliper, you need two packs to replace the pads in both brakes. Identify each caliper separately first, because a bike may have different front and rear brakes.

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