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Specialized Diverge gravel bike brake pad guide

Find brake pads for your Specialized Diverge.

Choose your exact Diverge family, build and year. Every result shows the verified front and rear brake before linking to the correct Gorilla Brakes collection.

30model builds
33verified fitments
2021–2027continuous year coverage

Compatibility last checked 28 August 2026. Brake specifications are verified against manufacturer and published technical sources.

Specialized Diverge 4 gravel bikeOfficial Specialized product image

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Diverge 4Diverge STRDiverge CarbonDiverge E5 and AlloyS-Works Diverge

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Specialized Diverge 4

11 fitments

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Specialized Diverge STR

6 fitments
2024

S-Works Diverge STR - SRAM RED eTAP AXS / XX1 Eagle AXS

Verified fitment
Front and rear brake
SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine XR rotor
Front and rear pads: SRAM Level / RED / Force / Rival / Apex Brake Pads

Fitted front and rear: SRAM Red eTap AXS, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine XR rotor This opens the verified Gorilla Brakes collection so you can choose your compound.

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Specialized Diverge Carbon

7 fitments
2023

Diverge Comp Carbon - Shimano GRX

Verified fitment
Front and rear brake
Shimano GRX ST-R810, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm centerlock, SM-RT70
Front and rear pads: Shimano 105 / GRX / Ultegra / Dura-Ace Brake Pads

Fitted front and rear: Shimano GRX ST-R810, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm centerlock, SM-RT70 This opens the verified Gorilla Brakes collection so you can choose your compound.

2023

Diverge Sport Carbon - SRAM Apex

Verified fitment
Front and rear brake
SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor
Front and rear pads: SRAM G2 / Guide / Level Stealth Brake Pads

Fitted front and rear: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor This opens the verified Gorilla Brakes collection so you can choose your compound.

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Specialized Diverge E5 and Alloy

8 fitments
2023

Diverge Comp E5 - SRAM Apex

Verified fitment
Front and rear brake
SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor
Front and rear pads: SRAM G2 / Guide / Level Stealth Brake Pads

Fitted front and rear: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 160mm G2 CenterLine rotor This opens the verified Gorilla Brakes collection so you can choose your compound.

2022

Diverge Expert E5 EVO - SRAM Rival / GX Eagle

Verified fitment
Front and rear brake
SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine rotor
Front and rear pads: SRAM Level / RED / Force / Rival / Apex Brake Pads

Fitted front and rear: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, 160mm CenterLine rotor This opens the verified Gorilla Brakes collection so you can choose your compound.

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Specialized S-Works Diverge

1 fitment

Specialized Diverge brake pad questions

Before you order.

Which brake pads fit a Specialized Diverge?

The correct pad depends on the exact Diverge model, build and year. Verified bikes in this guide use Shimano GRX and CUES, SRAM road, Tektro and other brake families, so select the full bike name and confirm the marking on the fitted caliper before ordering.

Do all Specialized Diverge models use the same brake pads?

No. Diverge specifications vary between carbon, E5, Alloy, STR and S-Works builds. Even bikes from the same year can use different brake systems, so this guide separates every verified build.

Which brake pads fit a Specialized Diverge 4?

Verified Diverge 4 builds use several SRAM, Shimano GRX and Shimano CUES brake systems. Choose the exact build shown in this guide to open the corresponding Gorilla Brakes collection.

Are Diverge STR brake pads different from standard Diverge pads?

The frame name does not determine the pad shape. Diverge STR builds use the pads required by their fitted SRAM or Shimano brake calipers. Match the brake model rather than assuming all STR bikes share one pad.

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