Brake pad identification

Magura brake pad identification

Find your pad shape.

Match the complete brake model and old pad shape. MT two-piston, MT four-piston, MT A2 and the new Gustav family use different pad types. Check both brakes before ordering.

Use the Brake Pad Finder Shop Magura brake pads

  1. Identify the caliper

    Read the complete model on both brakes. Include names such as MT A2, Louise Elite or Gustav Pro, and identify the front and rear calipers separately.

  2. Compare the shape

    Match the outline, tabs and retaining arrangement. Photos are not to scale; width alone does not confirm fit.

  3. Choose the compound

    Check the exact product’s fitment list, rotor requirements and fitting instructions before ordering.

Which Magura brake pads fit my brakes?

Start with the complete caliper model, then compare the pad type. MT four-piston brakes have two pad formats; the number of pistons alone does not identify every Magura pad.

Model groupCaliper examplesWhat to check
MT two-pistonMT2 · MT4 · MT6 · MT8 · MT4 eSTOPType 7; also MT Trail rear. MT A2 is separate.
MT four-piston: Type 8MT5 · MT7 · MT7 Pro · MT5 eSTOPFour individual pads per caliper; check retaining screws.
MT four-piston: Type 9MT5 · MT7 · CT5 · MT5 eSTOPTwo full-width pads per four-piston caliper.
MT A2MT A2Type 10 / 10.A; not MT Type 7.
Louise EliteLouise Elite (2025 onwards)Current Louise Elite only; check Type 8 or Type 9 format.
Current Gustav / Clara / Race ProGustav Pro · Gustav Elite · Clara Pro · Race ProType 13 for Gustav Pro / Elite and Clara Pro.
MT Trail front / rearMT Trail Sport · MT Trail SL · MT Trail CarbonFront: Type 8 or 9. Rear: Type 7.

Compare Magura pad shapes and models

Photos show example Gorilla Brakes pads, not actual size. Backing-plate colour indicates compound, not fit. Magura Type / MDP numbers identify the pad shape.

MT two-piston · Type 7

MT two-piston · Type 7

MT2, MT4, MT6 and MT8 use the Type 7 shape. This is also the rear-pad family for MT Trail mixed-caliper brakes.

Magura pad type
Type 7 / MDP 7
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Caliper models and versions

MTS · MT2 · MT4 · MT4E · MT4 eSTOP · MT4 FM / Flatmount · MT6 · MT8 · MT8 Pro · MT8 SL · MT8 Carbon · MT8 Raceline · MT8 SL FM · MT Sport · MT C4 / CT4 · MT C4 FM / CT4 FM · MT Thirty with a two-piston caliper

For MT Trail Sport, SL and Carbon, use this group for the rear two-piston caliper only. MT A2 uses a different Type 10 pad.

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MT four-piston · Type 8

MT four-piston · Type 8

Four individual pads for one compatible four-piston caliper. This format fits the listed MT5 / MT7 brakes and the front caliper of MT Trail sets.

Magura pad type
Type 8 / MDP 8
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Caliper models and versions

MT5 · MT5E · MT5 eSTOP · MT5 Pro · MT7 · MT7 Pro · MT7 Danny MacAskill Edition · MT1893 · MT C5 / CT5 · CMe5 · MT Thirty with a four-piston caliper · MT Trail Sport / SL / Carbon front

Type 8 uses the correct pad-retaining screws. Check whether your pack includes them before changing from Type 9. Current Louise Elite also accepts Type 8. MT4, MT4 FM and new Gustav-family brakes use other pad types.

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MT four-piston · Type 9

MT four-piston · Type 9

Two full-width pads for one compatible four-piston caliper. This is an alternative format for the listed MT5 / MT7 family, not a universal eSTOP pad.

Magura pad type
Type 9 / MDP 9
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Caliper models and versions

MT5 · MT5E · MT5 eSTOP · MT5 Pro · MT7 · MT7 Pro · MT7 Danny MacAskill Edition · MT1893 · MT C5 / CT5 · CMe5 · MT Thirty with a four-piston caliper · MT Trail Sport / SL / Carbon front

Current Louise Elite also accepts Type 9. MT4 eSTOP and MT Trail rear use Type 7. Check the pad and retaining arrangement for your caliper before fitting.

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MT A2 · Type 10

MT A2 · Type 10

MT A2 uses the separate Type 10 / 10.A pad shape. Its two-piston caliper does not take the Type 7 pads used by MT2, MT4 and MT8.

Magura pad type
Type 10 / MDP 10
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Caliper models and versions

MT A2 · MDP 10 · Type 10.A

Read the complete A2 model name and compare the old pad outline. Do not select pads from piston count alone.

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Louise Elite · Type 8 / 9

Louise Elite · Type 8 / 9

The current Louise Elite uses the MT four-piston pad family. Magura specifies Type 9 as standard and also lists Type 8 as compatible.

Magura pad type
Type 8 / Type 9
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Caliper models and versions

Louise Elite · current-generation Louise Elite, introduced in 2025

The Gorilla Brakes Louise Elite product shown here uses four individual Type 8 pads. Use the correct retaining screws. Earlier Louise brakes use different, year-specific shapes.

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Gustav / Clara / Race Pro · Type 13

Gustav / Clara / Race Pro · Type 13

Current Gustav Pro, Gustav Elite, Clara Pro and Race Pro use the separate Type 13 pad shape. These are not MT Type 8 or Type 9 pads.

Magura pad type
Type 13 / MDP 13
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Caliper models and versions

Gustav Pro · Gustav Elite · Clara Pro · Race Pro — current-generation calipers using MDP 13

Use the complete model name: Gustav Pro, Gustav Elite or Clara Pro. Check the existing pad outline and the exact product fitment list.

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Front / rear

MT Trail · front and rear differ

MT Trail combines a four-piston front caliper with a two-piston rear caliper. Use Type 8 or Type 9 at the front and Type 7 at the rear.

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Caliper models and versions

MT Trail Sport · MT Trail SL · MT Trail Carbon

Check both brakes, especially if a caliper has been replaced. Choose the correct front pad format and retaining parts; check pack contents before ordering for both calipers.

Front: Type 8 pads Front: Type 9 pads Rear: Type 7 pads

Magura brake pad identification FAQs

How do I identify my Magura brake pads?

Read the complete model on both brakes, compare the old pad outline and check the Magura Type or MDP reference. MT two-piston brakes generally use Type 7, MT four-piston brakes Type 8 or 9, MT A2 Type 10, and current Gustav Pro/Elite, Clara Pro and Race Pro Type 13. Check the exact model rather than relying only on piston count.

What is the difference between Magura Type 8 and Type 9 pads?

Both formats fit the listed MT / MT C four-piston calipers and Louise Elite. Type 8 uses four individual pads per caliper; Type 9 uses two full-width pads. Type 8 requires the correct pad-retaining screws. Check whether these are supplied and follow the brake and pad fitting instructions when changing format.

Which pads fit Magura MT Trail front and rear brakes?

MT Trail Sport, MT Trail SL and MT Trail Carbon use a four-piston front caliper and a two-piston rear caliper. The front takes compatible Type 8 or Type 9 pads; the rear takes Type 7. Check each brake and the pack contents before ordering for both.

Do all Magura eSTOP brakes use Type 9 pads?

No. MT4 eSTOP is a two-piston brake using Type 7. MT5 eSTOP is a four-piston brake using compatible Type 8 or Type 9 pads. The eSTOP name alone does not identify the pad shape.

Do MT A2 and the new Gustav brakes use standard MT pads?

MT A2 uses its own Type 10 / 10.A shape, not Type 7. Current Gustav Pro, Gustav Elite, Clara Pro and Race Pro use Type 13, not MT Type 8 or 9. Match the full model and existing pad.

How do I avoid confusing similarly named Magura brakes?

Use the complete model name. Louise Elite uses the current Type 8 / Type 9 family; Gustav Pro, Gustav Elite and Clara Pro use Type 13. Earlier brakes with similar names can use different shapes. Check the exact model, year and old pad outline.

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