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.
The Factory Racing Stealth Purple curve is used for Titanium because Gorilla Brakes confirms the same compound performance. Its highest plotted output in the Shimano XT RT86 rotor comparison was approximately 1,030 W. This is a shared compound result, not a separate titanium backing-plate test, a maximum power rating or a fitment test. Values are approximate reconstructions from the supplied graph.
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.
