Compound Comparison

What is the best Gorilla Brakes compound for most riders?

For most riders, Factory Racing is the best starting point. It gives a strong balance of bite, control, modulation, durability, and all-round performance across MTB, road, gravel, commuting, and e-bike use. Riders who generate more heat from long descents, heavier bikes, racing, or aggressive riding should move up to the Enduro Pro range.

What is the difference between Standard, Factory Racing, and Enduro Pro compounds?

Standard compounds are reliable, value-focused options for everyday riding. Factory Racing compounds are tuned for better lever feel, modulation, consistency, and braking character. Enduro Pro compounds are the highest performance options, designed for maximum heat control, fade resistance, durability, and consistency under harder riding loads.

Which Gorilla Brakes compound is best for e-bikes?

For e-bikes, we recommend starting with Factory Racing Green, Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic, or Enduro Pro Ultimate. E-bikes are heavier and generate more braking heat, so riders usually benefit from a compound with stronger heat stability and better durability.

Which brake pad compound is best for wet and muddy riding?

For wet, muddy, or gritty riding, choose a more durable compound such as Sintered, Factory Racing Green, Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic, or Enduro Pro Ultimate. Softer organic compounds can feel quiet and responsive in the dry, but they wear much faster in wet and gritty conditions.

Which Gorilla Brakes compound is the quietest?

The quietest options are usually Factory Racing Stealth, Factory Racing Titanium, Factory Racing Organic, and Enduro Pro Resin. Brake noise is also affected by setup, rotor condition, contamination, bedding-in, alignment, and vibration through the brake system, so correct installation is still important.

Which compound lasts the longest?

For maximum durability, choose Enduro Pro Ultimate, Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic, Factory Racing Green, or Sintered. These compounds are better suited to high-load braking, wet conditions, longer descents, heavier riders, e-bikes, and aggressive riding.

Are sintered brake pads better than semi-metallic pads?

Sintered pads are usually better for wet, muddy, high-heat, and long-duration braking because they offer strong durability and heat resistance. Semi-metallic pads often feel smoother, can be quieter, and give a good balance of bite and control for mixed riding. The best choice depends on your riding conditions, bike weight, braking style, and noise preference.

Which compound should I use for road and gravel riding?

For road and gravel, Factory Racing Stealth, Factory Racing Titanium, Enduro Pro Resin, Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic, and Enduro Pro Ultimate are all strong options depending on the rider. Choose quieter compounds for general riding, or move toward Enduro Pro options for racing, long descents, heavier riders, or high-speed braking.

Do all brake pad compounds need bedding in?

Most performance brake pads need bedding in to transfer an even layer of material onto the rotor and achieve consistent braking. Factory Racing Organic is designed for instant bite and does not require the same bedding-in process, but most other compounds should be bedded in properly before hard use.