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Brake Pads for Magura MT5 / MT7 Pro 4-Piston Brakes – MDP 8 (4 Pads per Caliper)

Choose the MDP 8 four-individual-pad format for the compatible Magura four-piston calipers listed here. Check the exact caliper and required retaining pins before selecting a compound.

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Compatible models and fitment
Model or brake familyCompatibility and fitment details
Brake ModelMagura MT1893
Notes: 4-piston caliper
Brake ModelMagura MT5 / MT5E / MT5 eSTOP
Notes: Enduro / eMTB / DH
Brake ModelMagura MT7 / MT7 Pro
Notes: Downhill
Trail
Brake ModelMagura MT7 Danny Macaskill Edition
Notes: Signature model – 4 piston
Brake ModelMagura MT Trail Carbon – Front Caliper
Notes: 4-piston front
Brake ModelMagura MT Trail SL – Front Caliper
Notes: 4-piston front
Brake ModelMagura MT Trail Sport – Front Caliper
Notes: 4-piston front
Brake ModelMagura Louise (2025+)
Notes: 4-piston redesign

Upgrade your Magura braking performance with Gorilla Brakes disc brake pads, precision-matched for Magura MT5, MT7, and MT7 Pro 4-piston calipers using the MDP 8 pad system.

Gorilla Brakes high-performance disc brake pads are engineered to match the unique quad-pad design of Magura 4-piston calipers. Compatible with Type 8.1, 8.P, 8.R, and 8.S pads – perfect for aggressive MTB, enduro, DH, and eMTB riding.

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Enduro Pro

Our highest-performance range.

Factory Racing

Performance-focused options.

Standard Compounds

Everyday riding options.

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Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange focuses on braking performance and pad life for demanding descents and heavier loads. Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue combines versatile braking with heat management for trail riding, touring and long descents.

All Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds are e-bike rated. For heavy cargo, loaded touring and demanding descents, we recommend Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange or Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue in the correct fitment.

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Brake Pads for Magura MT5 / MT7 Pro 4-Piston Brakes – MDP 8 (4 Pads per Caliper) FAQs

A little help with fitment, compounds and getting ready to ride.

How do MDP 8 and MDP 9 differ?

MDP 8 uses four individual pads per caliper and needs the appropriate retaining pins to secure them. MDP 9 uses two larger pads. Match the exact caliper, pad configuration and retaining hardware, and check the selected product’s contents. MT Trail rear two-piston calipers use a different pad family.

Which of the available compounds should I compare?

Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange focuses on braking performance and pad life for demanding descents and heavier loads. Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue combines versatile braking with heat management for trail riding, touring and long descents.

Which compounds are e-bike rated, and which do you recommend for heavy loads?

All Enduro Pro and Factory Racing compounds are e-bike rated. For heavy cargo, loaded touring and demanding descents, we recommend Enduro Pro Ultimate Orange or Enduro Pro Semi Metallic Blue in the correct fitment.

How should I prepare the rotor and bed in new pads?

Check the rotor’s condition, wear limit and permitted pad material. Follow the installation instructions for your caliper and our bedding-in guide, including rotor preparation when changing compounds.