they feel spongy, less powerful than og sram’s and wear down way too fast.. :-/ (nomad v6, code silver)
Hi Max,
Thanks for the feedback sorry to hear the brakes felt spongy and underpowered.
A spongy lever feel comes from the hydraulic system rather than the brake pads themselves. Pads don’t affect lever firmness because they sit on the mechanical side of the system. When the lever feels soft it’s because the hydraulic fluid is compressing slightly before full pressure reaches the caliper.
The most common causes are:
• Air trapped in the system – air compresses under pressure, which creates a soft or spongy lever feel.
• Incomplete bleed or micro-bubbles in the caliper something we do see fairly often with some SRAM 4-piston brake systems.
• Piston retraction or uneven piston movement – this can increase lever travel before the pads fully engage the rotor.
• Rotor contamination or glazing during bedding-in – which can make brakes feel weaker even when the pads are fine.
You’re more than welcome to pop into our workshop and we’ll happily inspect the brakes free of charge, check piston movement, rotor condition and the bleed, and get everything working as it should. We can also fit a fresh set of pads while the bike is here. Our Pro Semi-Metallic compound normally performs extremely well on SRAM Code systems when the braking system is working correctly.
If you’re not local just drop us a message and we can help you troubleshoot the setup
Really pleased with the Pads. Easy to fit and now stop alot better than the Pads I replaced.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with your new TRP DH-R EVO / Trail EVO / Quadiem – Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads. We are happy to know that they were easy to fit and have improved your braking performance. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy Gorilla Brakes pads. Ride on!
So far they are working great. Hope they stay as efficient in the next few months.
Hi,
Great to hear they’re working well so far
Just as a bit of technical background brake pads themselves don’t really “lose power” over time unless they become contaminated with oil, grease, or cleaning products. When contamination happens the friction material can no longer grip the rotor properly, which is when pads usually need replacing.
The actual braking power and lever feel is controlled by the hydraulic brake system (caliper pistons, seals, fluid condition and the absence of air in the system). As long as the system is properly bled and the pistons are moving evenly, the pads will continue to perform consistently.
If you ever notice changes in braking performance, it’s usually related to things like:
• Contamination on the rotor or pads
• Air in the hydraulic system
• Pistons not retracting evenly
• Rotor alignment or glazing during bedding-in
But if they’re working great now, that’s exactly what we like to hear.
If anything changes or you have any questions over the next few months, just drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help.
Thanks again for your support.
3rd set of pads from gorilla - always great power and durability
Thank you so much for your continued support and for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that our Formula Cura 4 – Enduro Pro Ultimate Disc Brake Pads have provided you with great power and durability. We strive to deliver quality products to our customers, and we're glad to know that we've met your expectations. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need any assistance in the future.
Happy riding!
Best,
Gorilla Brakes Customer Service Team