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Magura Gustav Elite 4-Piston Disc Brake

Name: Magura Gustav Elite 4-Piston Disc Brake
Brand: Magura
SKU: 2703171
Price: 139.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

The Gustav Elite is intentionally over-engineered to combat the immense heat and energy generated by modern downhill, enduro, and full-power e-MTBs. By utilising an ultra-wide layout, the caliper houses four massive 19mm pistons (driven by an expanded 12mm master cylinder piston). This allows the system to operate at a lower internal fluid pressure, significantly reducing hose expansion and providing a highly predictable, modulated lever feel that prevents unexpected tyre lockups on loose trails.

To ensure long-term reliability and fewer trips to the bike shop, the Gustav Elite features a massive 7ml oil reservoir—nearly double the capacity of Magura’s MT7. It also debuts the innovative EASY-LINK connection system, a tool-free, plug-and-play hose coupling at the lever. This allows riders to disconnect the brake hose seamlessly, feed it cleanly through internal headset cable routing ports, and reconnect it without losing fluid or needing to cut down the hose.

Performance Insight: Modulation vs. Instant Bite

If you are transitioning to the Gustav Elite from a brake like the SRAM Maven or Shimano Saint, the lever feel will require a slight mental recalibration. Magura has deliberately tuned the Gustav platform to have a longer, more progressive lever throw.

Because the power is spread out across a wider pull distance rather than snapping on instantly, it prevents the sudden loss of traction common when grabbing too much brake on slick, off-camber roots. However, if you prefer an instantaneous, razor-sharp bite point right at the start of the lever stroke, swapping the stock black/grey everyday pads for Magura's high-performance Silver Race pads will sharply quicken the brake's initial bite band.

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Purchase Cost	£139.00	£139.00	£139.00
APR	7.90%	7.90%	7.90%
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Loan amount	£125.00	£125.00	£125.00
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Total payable	£144.20	£149.12	£154.40

THE DETAIL

Massive Thermal Stability: Engineered directly around Magura's extra-thick 2.5mm MDR-S rotors, allowing the system to absorb severe braking heat without experiencing pad glaze or lever fade.
EASY-LINK System: A revolutionary push-button, pin-secured hose fitting that simplifies internal frame routing and significantly speeds up home workshop maintenance.
Carbotecture Master Cylinder: A lightweight yet impact-resistant composite body featuring a clean $0^circ$ cable exit angle for a tidy handlebar layout.
Next-Gen Pad Volume: Comes standard with MDP 13 organic pads, which boast a $76\%$ increase in friction material volume compared to the MT7 series, drastically extending pad lifespan.

SPECIFICATIONS

Component	Specification	Notes
Application	Downhill, Gravity, e-MTB, Heavy Cargo	Built for maximum deceleration under extreme loads.
Caliper Material	One-Piece Forged Aluminium	Monoblock construction maximizes stiffness.
Master Cylinder	Carbotecture Composite Housing	Durable, lightweight, flip-flop lever design.
Pistons	4-Piston (� 19mm Caliper / � 12mm Master)	Oversized low-pressure hydraulic system.
Brake Fluid	Magura Royal Blood (Mineral Oil)	Environmentally friendly; non-corrosive.
Hose Connection	EASY-LINK (Lever) / Rotatable Banjo (Caliper)	Tool-free lever detachment for internal routing.
Brake Pads	Magura MDP 13 Black/Grey	Organic compound; noise-reducing; slow-wearing.
Recommended Rotor	Magura MDR-S 2.5 (180mm or 203mm)	Extra-thick 2.5mm steel; handles intense heat.
Reach Adjust	Yes (Requires T25 Torx tool)	Adjusted via tool (unlike the tool-free Pro version).
Bite Point Adjust	No	Fixed bite point optimized for long-distance modulation.
Handlebar Clamp	One-Piece / Shiftmix Compatible	Direct mounts available for SRAM and Shimano EV.
Hose Length	2,200mm	Ample length for long downhill or cargo bike frames.
Weight	328g (Per wheel, excluding rotor)	Heavy-duty construction adds slight weight for heat mass.
RRP (UK)	�169.99 (Per side)	High-value alternative to the Gustav Pro.

Component	Specification
Application	Downhill, Gravity, e-MTB, Heavy Cargo
Caliper Material	One-Piece Forged Aluminium
Master Cylinder	Carbotecture Composite Housing
Pistons	4-Piston (� 19mm Caliper / � 12mm Master)
Brake Fluid	Magura Royal Blood (Mineral Oil)
Hose Connection	EASY-LINK (Lever) / Rotatable Banjo (Caliper)
Brake Pads	Magura MDP 13 Black/Grey
Recommended Rotor	Magura MDR-S 2.5 (180mm or 203mm)
Reach Adjust	Yes (Requires T25 Torx tool)
Bite Point Adjust	No
Handlebar Clamp	One-Piece / Shiftmix Compatible
Hose Length	2,200mm
Weight	328g (Per wheel, excluding rotor)
RRP (UK)	�169.99 (Per side)

Component	Notes
Application	Built for maximum deceleration under extreme loads.
Caliper Material	Monoblock construction maximizes stiffness.
Master Cylinder	Durable, lightweight, flip-flop lever design.
Pistons	Oversized low-pressure hydraulic system.
Brake Fluid	Environmentally friendly; non-corrosive.
Hose Connection	Tool-free lever detachment for internal routing.
Brake Pads	Organic compound; noise-reducing; slow-wearing.
Recommended Rotor	Extra-thick 2.5mm steel; handles intense heat.
Reach Adjust	Adjusted via tool (unlike the tool-free Pro version).
Bite Point Adjust	Fixed bite point optimized for long-distance modulation.
Handlebar Clamp	Direct mounts available for SRAM and Shimano EV.
Hose Length	Ample length for long downhill or cargo bike frames.
Weight	Heavy-duty construction adds slight weight for heat mass.
RRP (UK)	High-value alternative to the Gustav Pro.