Good quality and only place I could find pack of 4 rather than them.coming in 2's at double the price 😆
Great so far! Stop exceptional and low noise.
Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Hard brake pads for the compatible calipers listed below.
Match your existing pad shape and exact caliper model before ordering. The shared ratings describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound.
At a glance
Specifications
- Compound
- Factory Racing Hard
- Backing plate
- Steel
- Pad shape
- Magura Type 7 / MDP 7
- Riding
- Dry and wet riding; compatible e-bike use
- Pack contents
- 2 brake pads
- Coverage
- 1 compatible brake caliper
Each pack contains two brake pads for one compatible caliper. Check the front and rear calipers separately before ordering two packs. No pad spring is included.
Check before ordering
Compatibility
Match the exact caliper model and existing pad shape to the list below before ordering. This Type 7 shape is for the listed MT two-piston calipers. MT5 and MT7 use Type 8 or Type 9 pads, and MT A2 uses Type 10. On MT Trail brakes, this shape fits the rear two-piston caliper only.
| Brake family | Compatible calipers |
|---|---|
| MT two-piston | MTS, MT2, MT4, MT4E, MT4 eSTOP, MT4 FM and MT6 using Type 7 pads |
| MT8 | MT8, MT8 SL, MT8 Pro, MT8 Carbon, MT8 Raceline and MT8 SL FM using Type 7 pads |
| MT Trail rear caliper | MT Trail Carbon, MT Trail Sport and MT Trail SL — rear two-piston caliper only |
- Caliper / pad references
- MDP 7
E-bike use
Factory Racing Hard is an e-bike-rated compound. Use this pad shape only with the compatible calipers listed here, and match the complete brake setup to your bike and total load.
Rotor compatibility
This compound is suitable for all bicycle disc brake rotor types, including rotors marked “resin pads only”.
Rotor diameter and thickness must meet your brake manufacturer’s specifications. Check rotor condition and minimum permitted thickness before fitting new pads.
Compound performance
Factory Racing Hard
Strong dry and wet braking, with a performance profile that also highlights lifespan, quietness and heat dissipation.
Factory Racing Hard is shown as Factory Racing Green in the comparison data. Scores are approximate readings from the supplied chart; actual braking and wear depend on your brake setup and riding conditions.
Compound testing
Factory Racing Hard: braking power
These pads use a steel backing plate. The ratings shown on this page describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound.
The graph compares pad compounds and backing-plate configurations, all tested with the Shimano XT RT86 rotor.
Why some curves stop earlier
Each test run stopped when the measured caliper temperature reached 120°C, the stopping threshold used to protect the piston seals in this test setup. The horizontal axis shows rotor temperature. Sintered’s shorter curve means the caliper reached the limit at a lower rotor temperature.
Swipe or scroll sideways to read the whole plot.
All curves shown
About this test
This chart compares braking power for bedded-in pads, all tested with the Shimano XT RT86 rotor. The horizontal axis shows rotor temperature (°C); the vertical axis shows braking power (W). Each curve represents the compound and backing-plate configuration named in the selector. Compare curves within their plotted ranges; no result is shown beyond the end of a curve.
Follow the Factory Racing Green curve for the Hard compound. In the Shimano XT RT86 rotor comparison, its highest plotted output was approximately 1,010 W. Values are approximate reconstructions from the supplied graph. This result describes the tested pad and rotor setup, not a maximum power rating or a fitment test.
Test context: All pads shown can be good choices for their intended use when correctly matched to the bike and rotor, installed and bedded in. A lower or shorter curve does not by itself make a pad a poor everyday choice. Real riding temperatures depend on the route, total load, braking technique and setup; this test does not establish a temperature limit for the average rider. Rotor choice can substantially affect braking power, but these results apply to the tested combinations. This comparison does not guarantee the same improvement on another bike or identify one best pad for every rider.Fitting and bedding in
Follow the installation guide for your braking system, then complete the recommended bedding-in procedure before normal riding.
Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Hard brake pads for the compatible calipers listed below.
Match your existing pad shape and exact caliper model before ordering. The shared ratings describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound.
At a glance
Specifications
- Compound
- Factory Racing Hard
- Backing plate
- Steel
- Pad shape
- Magura Type 7 / MDP 7
- Riding
- Dry and wet riding; compatible e-bike use
- Pack contents
- 2 brake pads
- Coverage
- 1 compatible brake caliper
Each pack contains two brake pads for one compatible caliper. Check the front and rear calipers separately before ordering two packs. No pad spring is included.
Check before ordering
Compatibility
Match the exact caliper model and existing pad shape to the list below before ordering. This Type 7 shape is for the listed MT two-piston calipers. MT5 and MT7 use Type 8 or Type 9 pads, and MT A2 uses Type 10. On MT Trail brakes, this shape fits the rear two-piston caliper only.
| Brake family | Compatible calipers |
|---|---|
| MT two-piston | MTS, MT2, MT4, MT4E, MT4 eSTOP, MT4 FM and MT6 using Type 7 pads |
| MT8 | MT8, MT8 SL, MT8 Pro, MT8 Carbon, MT8 Raceline and MT8 SL FM using Type 7 pads |
| MT Trail rear caliper | MT Trail Carbon, MT Trail Sport and MT Trail SL — rear two-piston caliper only |
- Caliper / pad references
- MDP 7
E-bike use
Factory Racing Hard is an e-bike-rated compound. Use this pad shape only with the compatible calipers listed here, and match the complete brake setup to your bike and total load.
Rotor compatibility
This compound is suitable for all bicycle disc brake rotor types, including rotors marked “resin pads only”.
Rotor diameter and thickness must meet your brake manufacturer’s specifications. Check rotor condition and minimum permitted thickness before fitting new pads.
Compound performance
Factory Racing Hard
Strong dry and wet braking, with a performance profile that also highlights lifespan, quietness and heat dissipation.
Factory Racing Hard is shown as Factory Racing Green in the comparison data. Scores are approximate readings from the supplied chart; actual braking and wear depend on your brake setup and riding conditions.
Compound testing
Factory Racing Hard: braking power
These pads use a steel backing plate. The ratings shown on this page describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound.
The graph compares pad compounds and backing-plate configurations, all tested with the Shimano XT RT86 rotor.
Why some curves stop earlier
Each test run stopped when the measured caliper temperature reached 120°C, the stopping threshold used to protect the piston seals in this test setup. The horizontal axis shows rotor temperature. Sintered’s shorter curve means the caliper reached the limit at a lower rotor temperature.
Swipe or scroll sideways to read the whole plot.
All curves shown
About this test
This chart compares braking power for bedded-in pads, all tested with the Shimano XT RT86 rotor. The horizontal axis shows rotor temperature (°C); the vertical axis shows braking power (W). Each curve represents the compound and backing-plate configuration named in the selector. Compare curves within their plotted ranges; no result is shown beyond the end of a curve.
Follow the Factory Racing Green curve for the Hard compound. In the Shimano XT RT86 rotor comparison, its highest plotted output was approximately 1,010 W. Values are approximate reconstructions from the supplied graph. This result describes the tested pad and rotor setup, not a maximum power rating or a fitment test.
Test context: All pads shown can be good choices for their intended use when correctly matched to the bike and rotor, installed and bedded in. A lower or shorter curve does not by itself make a pad a poor everyday choice. Real riding temperatures depend on the route, total load, braking technique and setup; this test does not establish a temperature limit for the average rider. Rotor choice can substantially affect braking power, but these results apply to the tested combinations. This comparison does not guarantee the same improvement on another bike or identify one best pad for every rider.Fitting and bedding in
Follow the installation guide for your braking system, then complete the recommended bedding-in procedure before normal riding.
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Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Hard brake pads for the compatible calipers listed below.
Match your existing pad shape and exact caliper model before ordering. The shared ratings describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound.
At a glance
Specifications
- Backing plate
- Steel
- Pad shape
- Magura Type 7 / MDP 7
- Riding
- Dry and wet riding; compatible e-bike use
- Pack contents
- 2 brake pads
- Coverage
- 1 compatible brake caliper
Each pack contains two brake pads for one compatible caliper. Check the front and rear calipers separately before ordering two packs. No pad spring is included.
Check before ordering
Compatibility
Match the exact caliper model and existing pad shape to the list below before ordering. This Type 7 shape is for the listed MT two-piston calipers. MT5 and MT7 use Type 8 or Type 9 pads, and MT A2 uses Type 10. On MT Trail brakes, this shape fits the rear two-piston caliper only.
| Brake family | Compatible calipers |
|---|---|
| MT two-piston | MTS, MT2, MT4, MT4E, MT4 eSTOP, MT4 FM and MT6 using Type 7 pads |
| MT8 | MT8, MT8 SL, MT8 Pro, MT8 Carbon, MT8 Raceline and MT8 SL FM using Type 7 pads |
| MT Trail rear caliper | MT Trail Carbon, MT Trail Sport and MT Trail SL — rear two-piston caliper only |
- Caliper / pad references
- MDP 7
E-bike use
Factory Racing Hard is an e-bike-rated compound. Use this pad shape only with the compatible calipers listed here, and match the complete brake setup to your bike and total load.
Rotor compatibility
Rotor diameter and thickness must meet your brake manufacturer’s specifications. Check rotor condition and minimum permitted thickness before fitting new pads.
Heat management
Aluminium or steel backing plates?
These pads use a steel backing plate. The ratings shown on this page describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound.
Fitting and bedding in
Follow the installation guide for your braking system, then complete the recommended bedding-in procedure before normal riding.
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Your questions
About these brake pads
Fitment, materials and performance explained.
What do the performance ratings describe?
These approximate ratings describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound and are read from the supplied Factory Racing chart. Individual pad shapes, backing plates and calipers have not been separately scored. Higher ratings indicate stronger performance in that category; a higher quietness rating means quieter braking.
How do I check that these pads fit my brakes?
Match the exact caliper model and existing pad shape to the compatibility table on this page. Do not rely on the brake lever name or series alone. Check the front and rear calipers separately, because some systems use different pad shapes at each end.
Which rotors can I use with this compound?
This compound is suitable for all bicycle disc brake rotor types, including rotors marked “resin pads only”. Rotor diameter and thickness must meet your brake manufacturer’s specifications. Check the rotor’s condition and minimum permitted thickness before fitting new pads.
Do new brake pads need bedding in?
Yes. Follow the installation guide and complete the recommended bedding-in procedure before demanding riding. Bedding in prepares the new friction material and establishes an even transfer layer on the rotor.
Can I use these pads on an e-bike?
Yes. Factory Racing Hard is an e-bike-rated compound. Use this pad shape only with the compatible calipers listed here, and match the complete brake setup to your bike and total load.
What is included in one pack?
Each pack contains 2 brake pads for one compatible caliper. No pad spring is included. Check the front and rear calipers separately before ordering two packs.
Product video
Factory Racing brake pad compound
An overview of Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing brake pads. This listing supplies the Factory Racing Hard compound. See the product information for fitment and pack contents.