• Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing SRAM Maven disc brake pads – high performance braking for downhill and enduro riding
  • SRAM Maven Ultimate / Silver / Bronze / B1 – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads
  • SRAM Maven Ultimate / Silver / Bronze / B1 – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads
  • SRAM Maven Ultimate / Silver / Bronze / B1 – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads
  • SRAM Maven Ultimate / Silver / Bronze / B1 – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads
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SRAM Maven Ultimate / Silver / Bronze / B1 – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads | Gorilla Brakes

SRAM Maven Ultimate / Silver / Bronze / B1 – Factory Racing Disc Brake Pads | Gorilla Brakes

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Selected compound: Factory Racing HardStrong dry and wet braking, with a performance profile that also highlights lifespan, quietness and heat dissipation.

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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 Hard 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 Hard friction compound.

At a glance

Specifications

Compound
Factory Racing Hard
Backing plate
Steel
Pad shape
SRAM Maven X-Large (XL)
Riding
Dry and wet riding; compatible e-bike use
Pack contents
2 brake pads and 1 pad spring
Coverage
1 compatible brake caliper

Each pack contains 2 brake pads and 1 pad spring, for one compatible caliper. Order two packs to replace both front and rear pads after checking both calipers use this pad shape.

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Compatibility

Maven uses the SRAM X-Large pad shape. Check your caliper model; Code, Guide and Level pads use different shapes.

Brake familyCompatible calipers
MavenUltimate, Silver, Bronze, Base — A1 / B1 models using the Maven XL pad shape

E-bike use

Factory Racing Hard 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 Hard

Strong dry and wet braking, with a performance profile that also highlights lifespan, quietness and heat dissipation.

Factory Racing Hard is shown as Factory Racing Green in the comparison data. Scores are approximate readings from the supplied chart; 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
≈9.5
Wet braking
≈7.5
Lifespan
≈9
Quietness
≈8
Heat dissipation
≈8

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 Hard: braking power

These pads use a steel backing plate. The ratings shown on this page describe the Factory Racing Hard 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.
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 Green curve for the Hard compound. In the Shimano XT RT86 rotor comparison, its highest plotted output was approximately 1,010 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?

These approximate ratings describe the Factory Racing Hard friction compound and are read from the supplied Factory Racing chart. Individual pad shapes, backing plates and calipers have not been separately scored. 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 Hard 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 brake pad compound

An overview of Gorilla Brakes Factory Racing brake pads. This listing supplies the Factory Racing Hard compound. See the product information for fitment and pack contents.

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Anonymous

Exchanged after 8 weeks of using the original SRAM Maven pads to this Gorilla Brake pads and now everything is fine. No noise, top break power. Great!

Hi there! Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience. We're glad to hear the new pads are working perfectly for you. Enjoy your rides!

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Colin Lewin

Fantastic pads for mavern brakes,bed in was very quick and they are quiet both in wet and dry
Seem to be less grabby on initial bite than standard ones from sram,but the power is brilliant

Hi Colin, thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you're happy with the pads and their performance. Enjoy your rides!

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Simon Prentice

Great brake pads. They wear quite fast but the braking power is excellent - that’s the trade off I guess.

Thanks for the feedback. SRAM Maven brakes do tend to wear through brake pads much faster than many other braking systems.

A full sintered compound can last longer, but Maven brakes can be very sensitive to harder metallic pads and may produce significant vibration resonance and that familiar loud squeal. As you said, our Factory Racing compound is a great compromise, offering excellent braking power, good modulation and much better noise control, although the trade-off is slightly faster wear.

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Andy McL

Plenty of choice, great info regarding suitability of each set of pads, great value and quick delivery.

Hi there!

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our SRAM Maven Ultimate disc brake pads. We are thrilled to hear that you found our selection and information helpful, and that our delivery service met your expectations. We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you with great value in the future.

Ride on,
The Gorilla Brakes team

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Andy finlay

Rapid dispatch/delivery, nicely packaged and excellent pads.

Thank you for your positive review of our SRAM Maven Disc Brake Pads! We are delighted to hear that you were pleased with our rapid dispatch and delivery, as well as our packaging. Our team always strives to provide excellent service and we are happy to know that we met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Gorilla Brakes and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Ride safely!

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Anonymous

Can’t complain at smooth grippy pads no squealing would recommend

Thanks for the great feedback really glad you’re enjoying the smooth feel and grip 🙌

It’s also great to hear you’ve had no squeal. Just to add a bit of workshop insight for anyone reading brake noise isn’t actually caused by the pads themselves. Squeal usually comes from small vibrations in the braking system, often linked to setup (like piston balance, rotor condition, alignment, or contamination). The pads just transfer that vibration.

When everything’s set up correctly, as it sounds like yours is, the system runs quiet and consistent

Appreciate the recommendation if you ever need anything, we’re here to help

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Griff

the rears didn't last long at all, have replaced with SRAM pads which are running better so far

Hi Griff, thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for trying Gorilla Brakes.

Brake pad life can vary a lot depending on riding conditions, rider weight, terrain, braking style, and setup. Our Sintered Maven pads are designed for high heat control and consistent braking under load, but if a different compound suits your riding better, that’s completely fair.

We’d really like to understand your setup and usage a bit more so we can help properly and make sure you’re on the best option for your riding. Please drop us a message directly and we’ll be happy to look into this with you and advise further.

Thanks again for the feedback.

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Mark Monaghan

Good stopping power .but only last 2 rides though but I ride in extreme wheather and extreme terrain peaks off piste I’d try anything if you thought it would last a little longer I’ll see if I can find a old set to show you

Thanks for the honest feedback, Mark we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

It’s good to hear you’re happy with the stopping power, especially given the extreme terrain and off-piste riding in the Peaks. That kind of riding is about as hard as it gets on brake components, so pad wear will always be accelerated, particularly in persistent wet grit and steep terrain.

We manufacture all of our pads in small batches and batch-code them for full traceability, so if you’re able to find an old set we’d genuinely like to take a look and see exactly how they’ve worn. That helps us understand whether compound choice, conditions, or setup could be improved for your riding.

If you’d like, you’re more than welcome to bring the bike to us and we’ll inspect the braking system free of charge and bed in a fresh set on our machines to make sure everything is working as it should. We’re also happy to advise on a compound better suited to extreme conditions if longevity is the priority.

Please feel free to get in touch directly — we’d love to help get this dialled for your riding.

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dusan.sircelj@sts.si

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Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase of our SRAM Maven Ultimate disc brake pads. Happy riding! ‍♂️