Brembo GR-PRO brakes are reaching UK riders as the Italian braking specialist opens European sales of its downhill-developed system. Brembo’s 21 September availability announcement follows the earlier product reveal: this is the move into shops, rather than a newly unveiled prototype.
The UK price is £799 for a pair, according to BikeRadar’s launch report, with rotors priced separately at £64.99 each. That makes the interesting question for eMTB owners less about the badge and more about whether the adjustment and complete-system approach justify a substantial upgrade bill.
Three adjustments, not three power modes
Brembo’s GR-PRO specification describes three lever-ratio settings, 40 reach positions and seven free-stroke positions. Those controls address different things: the lever’s position, how far it moves before braking begins and the mechanical relationship between lever movement and the master cylinder. They should not be read as a simple low, medium and high power switch.
The brake uses a four-piston caliper, braided hoses and Brembo-specific mineral oil. Development with the Specialized Gravity team gives it an obvious downhill connection, but Brembo also positions it for enduro and eMTB use. Its claims about consistent performance on long descents remain manufacturer claims; Electric MTB UK has not tested the GR-PRO.
Allow for rotors and a compatibility check
The matching six-bolt rotors are 200mm or 220mm in diameter and 2.3mm thick, and Brembo says they are sold separately. Two £64.99 rotors bring the reported brake-and-rotor total to £928.98, before any additional adapters or fitting costs. Confirm the exact contents of the UK kit with the supplying dealer rather than assuming every installation part is included.
Rotor diameter is only one part of the decision. Frame and fork limits, mounting adapters, hub fittings and the brake manufacturer’s rotor requirements all matter; our guide to eMTB brake rotor sizes explains the checks to make before increasing size. A thicker rotor is not automatically interchangeable with the one already on your bike.
What this means for an eMTB upgrade
For riders already happy with their brakes, the arrival of another premium option is not a reason to replace a working system. Before spending this much, separate a genuine need for different braking behaviour from problems with setup, wear or maintenance. The distinction is particularly important when a change of lever position or overdue servicing could address the original complaint.
The GR-PRO is worth watching for riders who want to tune lever feel more extensively, rather than simply chasing a larger headline power claim. If the existing controls feel awkward, our advice on setting MTB brake levers is a useful starting point before choosing replacements. For now, UK availability is the news, with independent trail performance still a separate question.