Magura Gustav Elite Disc Brake

Magura Gustav Elite - The new raw force for E-MTB and Gravity
The Gustav Pro's little brother arrives with a simple promise: premium performance without the premium price. The Gustav legend returns in 2025 with the Elite version, a brake designed to stop the heaviest bikes and the most committed riders. Whether you ride an E-MTB, an electric SUV, or a DH bike, the Magura Gustav Elite redefines standards for stability and control.

Built for extremes and heavy loads
With oversized one-piece forged calipers and compatibility with 2.5 mm rotors, the Gustav Elite offers unprecedented thermal stability. Approved for a total weight of up to 250 kg, it never flinches, even during long Alpine descents where heat causes conventional systems to fail.

Highlights: Why choose the Gustav Elite?

• Royal power and modulation: By increasing piston diameters (12 mm at the master cylinder / 19 mm at the caliper), Magura reduces internal system pressure. The result: an ultra-precise feel and unmatched modulation despite Herculean braking force.
• Maintenance cut in half: Thanks to brake pads with 194% more volume (compared to an MT A2) and thick rotors, you spend half as much time in the workshop. It’s the "ride more, fix less" brake.
• Optimized thermal management: The greater mass of the 2.5 mm rotors allows them to heat up more slowly and stay within the optimal temperature range for consistent, noise-free braking.
• Easy Link Technology: Install or disconnect your brake in seconds without special tools. A major advantage for modern frames with full cable integration.
• XXL Reservoir: With an oil volume of 7 ml (nearly double that of an MT7), bleeding intervals are significantly extended.

Technical Specifications

• Usage: E-MTB, Gravity, SUV, Allroad (Certified up to 250 kg)
• Caliper: One-piece forged aluminum, 4 pistons (19 mm)
• Master Cylinder: Carbotecture with 7 ml reservoir (ABS compatible)
• Rotors: Optimized for 2.5 mm (compatible with 2.0 mm without adjustment)
• Brake Pads: MDP 13 BLACK/GREY (massive lining volume)
• Connection: EASY LINK for quick connect/disconnect
• Lever: Textured Carbotecture for maximum grip in the rain
• Warranty: 5-year Magura leak-proof guarantee

Weight: 328 g

What's in the box

• 1 Magura Gustav Elite brake
• Caliper mounting bolts
• Easy Link hose coupling kit

Maintenance made simple: The enlarged air gap between the pads and the rotor reduces rubbing noise and makes caliper alignment much easier, even for mechanical beginners.

Practical Tip: The Gustav Elite is the powerful electric mountain bike brake par excellence. For optimal performance on a heavy E-MTB, we strongly recommend pairing it with MDR-S 2.5 rotors. The extra rigidity of the 2.5 mm rotor almost completely eliminates braking vibrations.