Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads (G / J-Type) | Gorilla Brakes

Name: Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads (G / J-Type) | Gorilla Brakes
Brand: Gorilla Brakes
SKU: BP-52Q+SP-52-Xt-2-Piston
Price: 11.99 GBP
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Selected compound: Factory Racing OrganicQuiet, responsive braking for dry XC, road and gravel. This ultra-soft organic compound prioritises braking feel. This compound can wear very quickly in wet and muddy conditions.

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Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Organic 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 Organic friction compound.

At a glance

Specifications

Compound: Factory Racing Organic
Backing plate: Steel
Pad shape: Shimano G / J-Type fitment
Riding: Dry XC, road and gravel; compatible e-bike use
Pack contents: 2 brake pads and 1 pad spring
Coverage: 1 compatible brake caliper

Each pack contains one pair of pads (2 pads) and 1 spring for one compatible caliper. For front and rear replacement, check both calipers and order the appropriate pack for each.

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Compatibility

These pads use Shimano G / J-Type fitment. Check the exact caliper code; flat-mount models and newer XTR 2-piston models can use a different pad shape.

Compatible calipers
Brake family	Compatible calipers
XTR 2-piston	BR-M9000, BR-M9020, BR-M985, BR-M987, BR-M988
Deore XT 2-piston	BR-M785, BR-M8000, BR-M8100, BR-M8200
SLX 2-piston	BR-M666, BR-M675, BR-M7000, BR-M7100
Deore 2-piston	BR-M615, BR-M6000, BR-M6100
Alfine / CUES	BR-S700, BR-S7000, BR-U8000
Road / cyclocross	BR-R785, BR-RS785, BR-R317, BR-R517, BR-CX77

E-bike use

Factory Racing Organic 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 Organic

Quiet, responsive braking for dry XC, road and gravel. This ultra-soft organic compound prioritises braking feel. This compound can wear very quickly in wet and muddy conditions.

Scores are approximate readings from the Factory Racing Organic chart. They describe the tested compound; actual braking and wear depend on your brake setup and riding conditions.

Compound ratings out of 10

These scores describe the friction compound.

Dry braking: ≈8
Wet braking: ≈7
Lifespan: ≈6
Quietness: ≈9
Heat dissipation: ≈9

Approximate ratings out of 10 from the supplied Factory Racing compound chart. Higher ratings indicate stronger performance in that category; a higher quietness rating means quieter braking.

Compound testing

Factory Racing Organic: braking power

These pads use a steel backing plate. The ratings shown on this page describe the Factory Racing Organic 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.

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All curves shown

All testing is carried out by Adam Read, Hine-R Engineering, Darwen, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

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 Organic curve. Its highest plotted output in the Shimano XT RT86 rotor comparison was approximately 1,200 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.

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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?

Scores are approximate readings from the Factory Racing Organic chart. They describe the tested compound; actual braking and wear depend on your brake setup and riding conditions. These scores describe the friction compound. Individual pad shapes, backing plates and calipers have not been separately scored here. Approximate ratings out of 10 from the supplied Factory Racing compound chart. 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 Organic 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 and 1 pad spring for one compatible caliper. Check the front and rear calipers separately before ordering two packs.

Product video

Factory Racing Organic brake pad overview

An overview of Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Organic brake pads. See this listing for the compatible calipers, backing plate and pack contents.

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Fit on my slx very well, no rattle at all. The spring that comes with them is the best I’ve ever used. Actual braking performance is very good and the price is excellent. Also the fact it’s a British company is massive bonus for me. I would love to gorilla pads take on a finned version 🤙🚲💨

Hi Adam, we're thrilled to hear you're happy with the pads and spring! Thanks for your support and the great suggestion — we'll pass it along. Enjoy your riding!

Super quiet brake pads

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads (G / J-Type). We're thrilled to hear that you find them super quiet - that's exactly what we strive for in our products. Happy riding! - The Gorilla Brakes team

Great purchase and on time

Thanks for the great Review

The brake pads are responsive and quiet (no squealing)

Hi David, thank you for your great review! We're glad to hear you're satisfied with the responsiveness and quiet performance of the brake pads. If you need anything else, feel free to reach out!

Excellent service, excellent product and excellent price. Thank you

Hi Kev, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with our service and products. Hope to see you again soon!

Not only are the pads great, but so is the customer service. I have an unusual situation that they were able to work through and get me what I needed. Highly recommended!

Thanks so much Charles, we really appreciate the feedback.

Glad we could help get everything sorted for your setup. Not every brake system or riding situation is straightforward, so we always try to work through it properly and make sure customers get the right pads for their bike.

Really pleased to hear you’re happy with both the pads and the service thanks again for the recommendation!

Delivered promptly and have a good bite.

Hi Richard, thank you for your fantastic review! We're glad you're happy with the delivery and performance. Enjoy riding with your new brake pads!

They work great.

Installed in SLX and XT setup (Rocky M Element & Norco Charge 9.0).

Hi James, we're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with the performance of our brake pads in your setup! Thanks for sharing your experience and riding with Gorilla Brakes. were also huge fans of Rocky mountain bikes thanks again for the support

from another delivery I used the Shimano pads. They are very good.

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you’re happy with the Shimano pads. If you need anything else, just let us know!

Only ever buy Gorilla pads. Always very good

Hi there!

Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing Gorilla Brakes! We're thrilled to hear that our pads have consistently met your expectations. That's what we strive for! :) and if you do ever encounter any issues contact us we love to help

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Gorilla Brakes team

Really good quality and doesn’t make much sound

Hi there!

Thank you for your review of our Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Sintered Disc Brake Pads. We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality and performance of our product. We strive to provide our customers with the best products that are not only high quality but also quiet during use. Thank you for choosing Gorilla Brakes!

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Gorilla Brakes Customer Service Team

Absolutely amazing

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying our Shimano brake pads. Happy riding!

Yeah glad I bought these as they bedded in with no squeaks or squeals

Hi there! Thank you for your positive review on our Shimano Disc Brake Pads. We're happy to hear that they bedded in smoothly without any noisy interruptions. We hope they continue to provide you with a great braking experience. Happy riding!

Yes bedded in no problem with no squeaking. Initially ordered the wrong pads for a vintage bike but Gorilla corrected that and sent me the correct pads so I was very impressed. When I need new pads on my other bikes I am looking forward to trying the Enduro Pro as the go to rather than the expensive Shimano's.

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Shimano Disc Brake Pads. We're glad to hear that they were easy to bed in and have no squeaking issues. We're also happy to hear that we were able to help you with getting the correct pads for your vintage bike. We hope you continue to enjoy using our products and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Have a great day!

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Gorilla Customer Service Team

Great brakes, greatprice

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you are happy with our Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Sintered Disc Brake Pads. We strive to provide high-quality products at a great price. Thank you for choosing Gorilla Brakes!

Very good break pads.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying our Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Enduro Pro Ultimate Disc Brake Pads. Happy riding!

Incredible company to purchase brake pads from been using gorilla brake pads for over 10 years now and there customer service is the best out there there sintered brake pads are quiet and last for ages

Thank you for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you have been using our brake pads for over 10 years and have had a great experience with our customer service. Our sintered brake pads are designed to be quiet and durable, so we are glad to know that they have met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Gorilla Brakes!

Awesome brakes. Switched up from Shimano branded resin to these ceramic ones. Great (and certainly better) stopping power in the both the dry and the wet although slightly noisier than resin but not to cause me any bother.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your new ceramic brake pads and that they have improved your stopping power. We apologize for any noise they may cause, but we're happy to hear it's not causing you any trouble. Thanks for choosing Gorilla Brakes! Happy riding!

Do the job

Hi there! Thank you for leaving a review for our Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Sintered Disc Brake Pads. We're glad to hear that they are doing the job for you. If you have any other feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Happy riding! - The Gorilla Brakes Team

Great pads, great service

Thank you for your kind review! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase and our service. We strive to provide quality products and excellent customer service. Thank you for choosing Gorilla Brakes. Ride on!

Excellent brake pads I don't get brake fade anymore , really good service and delivery

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Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads (G / J-Type) | Gorilla Brakes

Shimano Deore / XT / SLX / XTR – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads (G / J-Type) | Gorilla Brakes

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