• Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing Organic pads for Hope E4 and RX4 calipers – copper-free, eco-friendly disc brake pads with quiet braking performance
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HOPE E4 / RX4+ – Factory Racing Organic Disc Brake Pads | Gorilla Brakes

HOPE E4 / RX4+ – 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
Hope E4 / RX4+ (HBSP323 shape)
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 brake pads (2 pads) and 1 pad spring for one compatible caliper. Order two packs for both brakes only after checking that both calipers use this pad shape.

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Compatibility

Match the exact caliper model and existing pad shape to the list below before ordering. These pads fit RX4+ and the listed E4 calipers. The original RX4-SR uses a different pad shape, so RX4 and RX4+ names should not be treated as interchangeable.

Brake familyCompatible calipers
Hope E4Tech 3 E4 and Tech 4 E4 calipers
Hope RX4+RX4+ mineral-oil and DOT 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.

Swipe or scroll sideways to read the whole plot.

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.
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

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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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Carl Jackson

Pads worked as stated amazing stopping power and survived a lot of steep Morzine and surrounding area runs. Will definitely be buying them again.

Hi Carl, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the pads and experienced great stopping power on your rides! Thanks for your support, and we look forward to your next purchase.

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Houssam el Atrache

I purchased those pads because I was annoyed out of my mind from the notorious Hope squeek. Well.... those are squeeky too! Nothing to complain about the brake power thought!

Hi Houssam,

Thank you for the feedback, and I’m glad to hear the braking power is good.

With Hope brakes, squeal is usually caused by vibration in the braking system rather than the pad compound itself. Hope brakes are very powerful and the calipers can be quite sensitive to small setup issues, especially contamination, rotor condition, piston movement, alignment, or bedding-in.

The Factory Racing Stealth compound is designed to be quieter than a full sintered pad, but no pad can completely remove noise if the brake system is creating vibration. I would recommend checking that the rotors are fully cleaned, the caliper is perfectly centred, the pistons are moving evenly, and that the pads have been bedded in with firm repeated stops.

If the squeal continues, send us a bit more detail on your rotor type, how old the rotors are, and whether the noise is front, rear, or both, and we’ll be happy to help you narrow it down.

Kind regards,
Gorilla Brakes

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Chris Roan

Bought them to use on our e-tandem very pleased with the performance.

Hi Chris, we're thrilled to hear you're pleased with the performance of the HOPE E4 / RX4+ brake pads on your e-tandem! Thanks for sharing your experience, and happy riding!

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Robert Bailey

Initially these were ok, however even this compound will squeal, hard braking is required to bed them in. Not the performance I expected.

Hi,
Thank you for your feedback, and sorry to hear the pads have not performed as expected.
If there is very little braking power, that normally points more towards a brake setup issue rather than the pad compound itself. Factory Racing Organic pads should have good initial bite once bedded in, so if you are needing to brake extremely hard just to get performance, we would recommend checking the brake system.
The most common causes are air in the brake line, a brake that needs bleeding, sticky pistons, poor pad contact on the rotor, or rotor contamination. If the lever feels soft, pulls too close to the bar, or the power feels weak even with new pads fitted, a brake bleed would be the first thing we would recommend.
Squeal can only happen if the pads and rotor are not bedding in correctly, or if the rotor has contamination or vibration through the caliper.
Please let us know what brake model you are running and whether the lever feels firm or spongy, and we can advise further.
Lee
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Mark Shilliday

very quiet brake and powerful stopping

Hi Mark, we're glad to hear you're satisfied with the quiet and powerful stopping performance of our brakes! Thanks for your feedback.

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Simon Chan

Significantly quieter than standard stock Hope E4 pads particularly in the wet. Could not really determine if braking was noticeably better however. Long term durability still under review.

Hi Simon, thanks for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear the pads are quieter, especially in wet conditions. We'll be interested to hear about their long-term durability. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance!

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Bill Boyall

Stop me like a stoppy thing

Hi Bill, glad you found the brakes effective! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Thanks for choosing Gorilla Brakes!

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Richard

Awesome service, and great brake pads.

Thank you for your support

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Mark

Finally i have brakes that work and are not just quiet, they are silent.

I thought id wasted a lot of money on the RX4s as they have not been any better than the GRX and I have had multiple mechanics try to stop the squealing with no luck. Turns out both compounds of original pads are just junk.

Customer service at GB is 10/10

Thank you for the review really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
Great to hear you’ve finally got the brakes running how they should silent and consistent. That’s exactly what a properly set up system delivers, and it’s good we could help get you there.
You’re not alone with that experience either when everything’s dialled (alignment, pistons, transfer layer), the compound can do its job properly and the noise disappears.
If you ever need anything going forward — setup advice, compound tweaks, or just a second opinion our workshop team is always here.
Enjoy the ride 👍

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Leslie Oglesby

After bedding-in the pads, modulation is awesome, stopping power is out-standing.

Thank you for your review of our HOPE E4 / RX4+ Enduro Pro Ultimate Disc Brake Pads. We are thrilled to hear that you have experienced excellent modulation and outstanding stopping power after bedding-in the pads. We aim to provide top-quality products for our customers, and we are glad to know that you are satisfied with your purchase. Happy riding!

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Gary

Repeat order super pads

Thank you for your support any issue please let us know Happy riding

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Anonymous

So good I bought them again

Hi Gary,

Thank you for coming back to us — that’s the best feedback we can get 🙌

We’re really pleased to hear the Hope sintered pads delivered well enough that you bought them again. That compound is built for consistent power, heat control, and durability in demanding conditions, so it’s great to know they’re doing exactly what they should.

If you ever need setup advice or want to fine-tune your compound choice for different riding conditions, our workshop team is always here to help.

Ride safe

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KEVIN WARD

Very good and work really well

Thank you for your positive feedback!