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SRAM Level / RED / Force / Rival / Apex (2-Piston) – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads | Gorilla Brakes

SRAM Level / RED / Force / Rival / Apex (2-Piston) – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads | Gorilla Brakes

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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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Front + rear?For front and rear, choose 2 packs if both calipers use this pad shape. Check the pack contents below.
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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
SRAM Small
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 are SRAM Small pads for compatible two-piece calipers. Level TLM / Ultimate A1 monoblock calipers from 2017–2019 and mechanical-shift HydroR calipers use Small Asymmetric pads instead. Check caliper construction and pad shape, not the groupset name alone.

Brake familyCompatible calipers
SRAM Level — two-piece calipersLevel Base, T, TL; TLM and Ultimate B1 (2020 onwards); Level Stealth 2-piston
SRAM road / gravel — two-piece Small calipersRED, Force, Rival, Apex; Force eTap AXS HRD using the Small pad shape
SRAM legacy 2-pistonDB5, VIA GT, X0, XX, XX World Cup using the Small / Elixir pad shape
Avid 2-pistonDB1, DB3; Elixir 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, C, R, CR, CR Mag and Carbon; excludes Trail 4-piston versions

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

Gorilla compounds: braking power Bedded-in Gorilla pads tested with the Shimano XT RT86 rotor. Horizontal axis: rotor temperature (°C). Vertical axis: braking power (W), starting at 0. Approximate reconstruction from the supplied test graph. Samples: Enduro Pro Ultimate · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Enduro Pro Ultimate · Aluminium backing · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Enduro Pro Resin Black · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Sintered · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Factory Racing Stealth Purple · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Factory Racing Green · Shimano XT RT86 rotor; Factory Racing Organic · Shimano XT RT86 rotor. Gorilla compounds: braking power 75 150 225 300 375 450 0 300 600 900 1,200 1,500 Rotor temperature (°C) Braking power (W) Each curve ends when the caliper reaches 120°C, the stopping limit used in this test. Approximate reconstruction from the supplied test image. Y-axis starts at 0.
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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Help & fitting

Get your brakes ready

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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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Alan S.

I haven't used the pads as yet but have used this product previously and its excellent. Ordering online, price & delivery all good

Hi Alan, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you're happy with our product and service. Looking forward to serving you again!

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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 👍