E-Bike Brake Pads

Heavy-duty brake pads for e-bikes. Gravity or Sintered recommended. Ships within 24 hours from North Vancouver.

⚡ Best E-Bike Compounds: GRAVITY or SINTERED

Gravity (Our Pick): Organic compound with high metal content. Best in heat, and it holds its power when hot. More life than Trail, a harder bite in the wet, and it insulates the system (heat stays in the rotor, not the caliper and fluid).

Sintered (For Wet Riding): Metallic compound, the strongest in the wet and the longest-wearing pad we carry. Pick it if you ride wet, muddy or through winter. Not for resin-only rotors, and it conducts more heat into the caliper and fluid.

Not Sure Which Pads Fit Your E-Bike?

Shimano (Most Common)

  • • MT520 (4-piston)
  • • MT420 (4-piston)
  • • XT M8120 / SLX M7120

SRAM

  • • Code (4-piston)
  • • G2 (4-piston)

Magura

  • • MT5e / MT7e
  • • MT Trail / MT4

Tektro

  • • HD-E715 / HD-E725
  • • HD-M745

Check your caliper: Model number is stamped on the side

Why E-Bikes Need Different Pads

E-bikes are heavier (50-70 lbs), faster, and brake more frequently than regular bikes. This generates significantly more heat and accelerates pad wear.

20-30%
more weight
Much
faster pad wear
Higher
speeds & force
More
heat = faster fade

Stock pads can wear out in weeks under e-bike demands. Gravity and Sintered both outlast Trail under the extra stress.

E-Bike Brake Pad Compounds

OUR PICK

GRAVITY

Organic compound with high metal content. Best in heat, and it holds its power when hot. More life than Trail, a harder bite in the wet, and it insulates the system from heat.

  • ✓ Long descents and heavy e-bikes
  • ✓ Available with cooling fins
  • ✓ Organic feel + e-bike durability
  • ✓ Holds its power when hot
BEST IN THE WET

SINTERED

100% metallic compound. Strongest in the wet and the longest-wearing pad we carry. Conducts more heat into the caliper and fluid, and not for resin-only rotors.

  • ✓ Winter riding
  • ✓ Wet, gritty and muddy riding
  • ✓ Speeds over 20mph
  • ✓ Maximum lifespan
QUIETEST

TRAIL

Organic compound. Quietest, quick to bed in, and insulates the system from heat. Wears fastest under e-bike loads.

  • • Lighter e-MTB use
  • • Quietest compound
  • • Most modulation
  • • Wears fastest on e-bikes

💡 Why Gravity Works for E-Bikes

Compared with Trail, Gravity pads have a higher metal content in the compound. This gives them more pad life under e-bike loads and a harder bite, especially in the wet, while keeping the progressive feel and heat insulation of an organic pad and running quieter than sintered. That's why it's our pick for e-bikes.

Most E-Bikes Have 4-Piston Brakes

4-piston brakes provide 40-60% more stopping power and better heat management. They use larger pads than 2-piston brakes.

Check your brake type:

Look at the caliper - you'll see either 2 or 4 pistons (the round cylinders). Most e-bikes use 4-piston.

E-Bike Brake Maintenance

E-bikes wear pads much faster than regular bikes. Check monthly:

Replace pads
Every 500-1000 miles
Check thickness
Every 2-4 weeks
Bleed brakes
Every 6 months
Replace when
Less than 1mm left

Frequently Asked Questions

Which compound should I choose for my e-bike?

Gravity is our pick for most e-bikes. It's best in heat, holds its power when hot, lasts longer than Trail, bites harder in the wet, and insulates the system from heat.

Sintered is the pick if you ride wet, muddy or through winter. It lasts the longest, but it is not for resin-only rotors and conducts more heat into the caliper and fluid. Trail is the quietest, and quick to bed in, and a good choice for lighter e-MTB use, though it wears fastest under e-bike loads.

How often should I replace e-bike brake pads?

Every 500-1000 miles (vs 1000-2000 for regular bikes). Check monthly - replace when less than 1mm compound remains. Sintered lasts longest, Gravity is in the middle, Trail wears fastest on e-bikes.

Can I use organic pads on my e-MTB?

Yes. Both our organic compounds insulate the system, keeping heat in the rotor rather than the caliper and fluid. Gravity has higher metal content than Trail, giving it more pad life and a harder bite in the wet under e-bike loads. Trail is the quietest, and quick to bed in, and works well for lighter e-MTB use, but wears fastest under e-bike loads.

What's the difference between Gravity and Trail organic pads?

Gravity has high metal content for more pad life and a harder bite, especially in the wet. It suits long descents, heavy riders and e-bikes. Trail is a softer organic compound: quietest, quick to bed in, and the most modulation, but it wears fastest under e-bike loads. Both insulate the system from heat.