How do I find the correct brake pads for my bike?

Search for your bike brand, model and year. Gorilla Brain will show the verified front and rear brakes and link you to the matching Gorilla Brakes collection, where you can choose your compound.

Should I search by bike or by brake model?

Search by bike when you know the exact model and year. If you can read the brake name or caliper code on the bike, searching by brake is the most direct route.

What should I do if my bike is not listed?

Try searching by the brake model first. If there is still no match, send the bike details using the request form and we will check the fitted caliper before adding it to the database.

Can the front and rear brakes use different pads?

Yes. Some bikes use different front and rear calipers. Gorilla Brain shows each end separately whenever the verified specification uses a mixed brake setup.

Are the brake-pad fitments verified?

Fitments are matched to published manufacturer specifications and mapped only to Gorilla Brakes collections. Always check the model or code printed on your fitted caliper before ordering, because bike specifications can change.

How do I choose the best brake-pad compound?

Open the recommended Gorilla Brakes collection to see the compounds currently available for your brake. Choose according to your riding, conditions and performance priorities, or use the compound advisor for a guided recommendation.

Does the finder recommend other brake-pad brands?

No. Every shopping result links only to a Gorilla Brakes collection, so you can compare the Gorilla compounds available for the correct pad shape.

How often is the bike and brake database updated?

The database is expanded as new bikes and brake systems are source-checked. New fitments are published only after the exact caliper and Gorilla Brakes collection match have been confirmed.

Gorilla Brakes Brain

Santa Cruz brake pad guides by bike type

Find brake pads for your Santa Cruz.

Start with mountain bike or electric mountain bike, then choose the exact Santa Cruz model family, build and year. Every result shows the verified brake before opening its Gorilla Brakes collection.

417model builds

522verified fitments

2016–2027years represented

Compatibility last checked 22 August 2026. Unverified specifications are not published as customer-facing matches.

Verified Santa Cruz guides

Choose your bike type

Mountain bikes Electric mountain bikes

Complete model-year guides

Mountain bikes.

Mountain bike model guideMegatowerLong-travel enduro fitments by exact build and model year.35 verified fitments

Mountain bike model guideHightowerTrail and all-mountain fitments across every verified generation.47 verified fitments

Mountain bike model guideBronsonMixed-wheel trail and enduro fitments by build and year.62 verified fitments

Mountain bike model guideNomadLong-travel Nomad fitments, including current and archive builds.45 verified fitments

Mountain bike model guideTallboyShort-travel 29er fitments across every verified model year.48 verified fitments

Mountain bike model guideV10Downhill race-bike fitments by exact generation, build and year.14 verified fitments

Complete model-year guides

Electric mountain bikes.

Electric mountain bike model guideBullitFull-power electric enduro fitments by exact build and year.27 verified fitments

Electric mountain bike model guideHecklerFull-power Heckler electric mountain-bike fitments.17 verified fitments

Electric mountain bike model guideValaBosch full-power e-MTB fitments across carbon, aluminium and Lite builds.26 verified fitments

More Santa Cruz bikes

Search every verified model.

These families open filtered finder results while their full guides are being prepared.

5010Playful trail mountain bikes59 fitments BlurCross-country race bikes34 fitments ChameleonHardtail mountain bikes39 fitments HighballCross-country hardtails38 fitments Heckler SLLightweight electric mountain bikes3 fitments StigmataGravel and cyclocross bikes18 fitments FurtadoJuliana trail mountain bikes5 fitments

Santa Cruz brake pad questions

How the guides work.

How do I find the correct brake pads for a Santa Cruz bike?

Choose the model-family guide, then select the exact build and year. Gorilla Brain shows the source-confirmed front and rear brake before linking to the matching Gorilla Brakes collection.

Do all Santa Cruz bikes with the same model name use the same pads?

No. Specifications change by build level, generation, year and market. Front and rear brakes may also differ, so always check the complete bike and caliper marking.

Are Santa Cruz electric bikes listed separately?

Yes. Vala, Bullit and Heckler are shown under electric mountain bikes, separate from non-electric Santa Cruz mountain-bike families.

Cannot find your Santa Cruz?

Search the finder or send us a photo of the caliper.

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