Upgrade your Shimano braking performance. Gorilla Brakes Sintered Disc Brake Pads are a high-durability replacement for Shimano L-Type (L03A, L05A) and K-Type (K03S, K05S) pads. Engineered with a hardened metallic compound, these pads are built for riders who demand consistent, fade-free stopping power in wet, gritty, or high-heat conditions.
📊 Compare Compounds: Find Your Ride Style
Choose the compound that matches your terrain and bike setup:
Compound Tier
Best For
Key Benefit
Standard Sintered
Winter, Mud & Grit
Maximum lifespan in harsh conditions.
Enduro Pro Ultimate
e-Bikes & Alpine Descents
Unrivalled heat management and "bite."
Factory Racing Stealth
Road & Smooth Gravel
Powerful braking with ultra-low noise.
Semi-Metallic
Daily Commute / Dry
Excellent modulation and rotor-friendly.
🔧 Compatibility
These pads are a direct fit for the following Shimano disc brake calipers:
Series
Caliper Model
Discipline
Dura-Ace Di2
BR-R9270, BR-R9170
Road, Racing
Ultegra Di2
BR-R8170, BR-R8070
Road, Racing
105 Di2 / Mech
BR-R7170, BR-R7070
Road, Gravel
GRX
BR-RX820, BR-RX810, BR-RX400
Gravel, Adventure
Tiagra / Road
BR-4770, BR-RS785, BR-RS405
Road, Cyclocross
XTR / XT / SLX
BR-M9100, BR-M8110, BR-M7110
XC, Trail (2-Piston)
🔥 Why Choose Sintered?
Our Standard Sintered compound is the workhorse of the Gorilla range. Unlike organic pads that can wear down quickly in the rain, metallic sintered pads maintain their friction profile even when saturated with water or mud.
All-Weather Reliability: Predictable lever feel in wet or dry conditions.
Heat Resistant: Fused metallic particles prevent "brake fade" on long descents.
High Durability: Lasts significantly longer than resin/organic alternatives.
📦 In the Box
1 × Pair of Sintered Disc Brake Pads (For one caliper)
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.
Didn't make a huge difference compared to Shimano H03A. Better bite but no change on the braking power (not yet tested on harsh conditions/long downhill