Compatible with SRAM Level, RED, Force, Rival, Apex, and Avid 2-piston brake systems — designed for ultra-quiet braking and instant bite rather than pad longevity.
Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Organic Pads use an ultra-soft, non-metallic organic racing compound bonded to a silver back plate. This compound is engineered to deliver maximum initial bite, refined control, and near-silent braking in dry conditions.
These pads are mechanically compatible with road, gravel, XC, enduro, downhill, and e-MTB braking systems, but due to the extremely soft racing compound, wear rate will be significantly faster than other Factory Racing compounds, especially in poor or abrasive conditions.
⚠ Important Usage Information
Optimised for dry weather riding
Will wear extremely fast in wet, muddy, gritty, or winter conditions
No bedding-in process required — full performance from first use
Not designed for riders prioritising long pad life
✅ Compatibility Chart
Brand
Model / Series
Typical Use
SRAM
Level (Stealth / T / TL / TLM / Ultimate / Base)
XC, Trail, e-MTB, Racing
SRAM
RED, Force, Rival, Apex (Road & Gravel)
Road Racing, Dry Gravel
SRAM
DB5, XO, XX, XX World Cup
MTB, Racing
SRAM
Force eTap AXS HRD
Road & Gravel Racing
Avid
DB1, DB3
Recreational MTB
Avid
Elixir 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / R / CR / Carbon
XC, Enduro, Downhill (fast wear)
🔥 Compound Type: Factory Racing Organic
The Factory Racing Organic compound is the quietest and fastest-biting compound in the Gorilla Brakes range. It is purpose-built for riders who prioritise braking feel, silence, and immediate response over durability.
Feature
Performance Outcome
Ultra-soft organic compound
Maximum bite and silent braking
Silver back plate
Lightweight, race-focused construction
No bedding-in required
Instant performance from first ride
Low rotor abrasion
Minimal rotor wear
Race-focused lifespan
Fast wear compared to other Factory Racing pads
📦 What’s Included
1 × Pair of brake pads (for one 2-piston caliper)
1 × Spring clip
Eco-friendly recyclable packaging
🌍 Best Suited For
Dry-condition road and gravel racing
XC racing and short aggressive trail rides
Enduro, downhill, and e-MTB riders prioritising silence and bite over pad life
Riders seeking the quietest possible braking performance
Gorilla Brakes is trusted by riders worldwide, with over 13,000 verified positive feedback ratings.
We also work closely with race teams and sponsored riders to validate performance in real-world conditions.
Yes — they’re e-bike approved and offer smooth, controlled braking with zero metallic content.
No — they’re made using a special non-metallic organic formula for clean braking.
Yes — they’re among the quietest pads in the Factory Racing range.
Yes — they’re rotor-friendly and designed to minimise disc wear and vibration.
Organic pads focus on feel and modulation; Stealth pads excel in noise suppression.
Yes — all Gorilla Brakes pads are REACH-compliant and accepted through the Brake Pad Recycling Program.
5 stars: 5 (71%)
4 stars: 1 (14%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 1 (14%)
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A Edmond
Easy ordering great value fast delivery and most importantly the pads work really well.
Hi Andrew, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you're happy with the pads and the service. Enjoy your rides!
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Anonymous
After one ride they seem great.
Hi there! We're glad to hear you're happy after just one ride. Thanks for choosing Gorilla Brakes!
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moz-p
Very happy with the organic pads
Quick delivery
Easy to set up
Improved braking performance on stock sram pads
100% would order again
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you are happy with our organic pads and that they have improved your braking performance. Our team works hard to ensure quick delivery and easy setup for all our products. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again for your future brake pad needs. Ride on!
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John B
Good braking feel, no noise and great value price - will buy these ones again for the gravel bike!
Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear this
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Anonymous
The delivery was fast and packed well but the pads literally lasted on 60mile gravel ride and caused significant damage to my rotators.I took into consideration the time of year with wet gritty mud, but you’d expect them to last longer.
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Gravel King 👑
Good for stopping. Little bit noisy in the wet but that maybe a sram fault rather than the pads ! Great value for money.
Thanks for the review — we really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Great to hear you’re happy with the stopping power and the value. A bit of noise in wet conditions can be normal, especially with SRAM systems, as moisture on the rotor can cause a brief squeal until things warm and dry out. Once the pads are up to temperature, that usually settles quickly.
If the noise ever becomes persistent or you want help fine-tuning the setup, our workshop team is always happy to help and make sure everything is running as quietly and efficiently as possible. Ride safe and enjoy the braking.
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S.s.l.w.
Great pads , my go to now 👍
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Great stopping power and quiet in the dry. Not had chance to use them in wet conditions
Hi Steven, thank you for your fantastic review! We're glad you're happy with the stopping power and quiet performance. Hopefully, you'll enjoy them just as much in wet conditions when you get the chance. Cheers for choosing Gorilla Brakes!
Not my first pair of semi metallic pads from Gorilla Brakes. Ideal pads for my style of riding, good compromise between sintered and organic pads plenty of bite without wet weather squealing you can get with sintered pads.Good value and prompt delivery.
Hi there, thank you for your fantastic review! We're glad to hear our semi-metallic pads suit your riding style and that you appreciate the value and prompt delivery. Cheers for choosing Gorilla Brakes!
