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Magura MDR-S 2.0mm Disc Brake Rotor

Name: Magura MDR-S 2.0mm Disc Brake Rotor
Brand: Magura
SKU: 2703121z
Price: 33.44 GBP
Availability: InStock

The Magura MDR-S 2.0 is a technically sophisticated, one-piece component designed for ambitious trail, enduro, downhill, and heavy-duty urban e-bike applications. By manufacturing the rotor from a highly durable, heat-treated martensitic chrome steel, Magura has struck an ideal balance between low rotational weight and structural integrity.

The core feature of the 2.0 version is its heavily revised friction ring layout. The specific punching, heat-treating, and sanding pattern is explicitly engineered to interrupt harmonic frequencies. This drastically minimises the brake squeal, howling, and high-frequency arm-pump vibrations that frequently plague lighter cross-country style discs when paired with aggressive four-piston callipers. Finished with a protective dip coating to guard against corrosion through wet UK winters, it delivers a beautifully consistent, fade-free lever feel under sustained braking.

EVO Opinion

The Magura MDR-S 2.0 Disc Brake Rotor is a highly versatile, high-performance one-piece rotor engineered to deliver exceptional stopping power and thermal resistance at a moderate weight. Unlike its 2.5mm heavy-duty sibling (which is exclusive to the Gustav line), the 2.0mm thickness of this variant makes it universally compatible with the vast majority of premium hydraulic mountain bike and e-MTB brakes on the market, offering a massive upgrade in stiffness and heat dispersion.

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THE DETAIL

2.0mm System Stiffening: Noticeably thicker than standard 1.8mm rotors, providing a massive boost in lateral stiffness to prevent the disc from rubbing against the pads under hard cornering.
Vibration-Damping Track: The optimized friction ring shape evenly dissipates heat expansion, keeping the disc flat and preventing severe pad glazing on long alpine descents.
Broad System Compatibility: Designed to seamlessly drop into Magura's complete current MT, MT C, and CMe brake family, as well as mainstream four-piston setups from other brands.
Long-Lasting Protection: The advanced post-production dip coating shields the raw steel from oxidation, rust, and salt damage without degrading initial braking friction.

Compatibility Guide: MDR-S 2.0 vs. 2.5

Because Magura offers the MDR-S design in two distinct thicknesses, selecting the correct option for your specific caliper architecture is critical:

When to choose the MDR-S 2.0: This 2.0mm rotor is the perfect fit if you are running the Magura MT5, MT7 Pro, MT Trail, or MT8 braking systems. It is also an exceptional upgrade for standard Shimano XT/XTR or SRAM Code brakes, where a 2mm disc provides a firmer bite point and extra thermal mass compared to standard 1.8mm rotors.
When to avoid the 2.0: If you have upgraded to the next-generation Magura Gustav Pro or Gustav Elite, do not use this 2.0mm rotor. The wide-body Gustav calipers feature an expanded fluid volume and wider piston spacing that requires the thicker MDR-S 2.5mm disc; fitting a thinner 2.0mm rotor could cause the brake pistons to over-extend and tilt, causing system leaks or catastrophic failure.

SPECIFICATIONS

Component	Specification	Notes
Application	Enduro, Downhill, Heavy E-Mountain, City E-Bike	Highly versatile across trail and heavy-braking disciplines.
Material	Heat-Treated Martensitic Chrome Steel	Punched, sand-ground, and dip-coated against rust.
Rotor Thickness	2.0 mm	Standard high-performance width for optimal pad clearance.
Wear Limit	1.8 mm	Crucial: Replace immediately once thickness drops to this limit.
Mounting Standard	6-Hole (Universal)	High-tensile steel mounting Torx T25 screws included.
Diameter Options	180mm / 203mm	Larger sizes yield better mechanical leverage and cooling.
Brake Compatibility	Magura MT Series, Shimano, SRAM, TRP	Note: Not for wide-body Gustav brakes (requires 2.5mm version).
Rotor Design	One-Piece Rigid Construction	Simple, bombproof design with highly predictable heat tracking.
Average Price (UK)	�36.00 � �40.00	High-value, durable upgrade for any modern trail bike.

Component	Specification
Application	Enduro, Downhill, Heavy E-Mountain, City E-Bike
Material	Heat-Treated Martensitic Chrome Steel
Rotor Thickness	2.0 mm
Wear Limit	1.8 mm
Mounting Standard	6-Hole (Universal)
Diameter Options	180mm / 203mm
Brake Compatibility	Magura MT Series, Shimano, SRAM, TRP
Rotor Design	One-Piece Rigid Construction
Average Price (UK)	�36.00 � �40.00

Component	Notes
Application	Highly versatile across trail and heavy-braking disciplines.
Material	Punched, sand-ground, and dip-coated against rust.
Rotor Thickness	Standard high-performance width for optimal pad clearance.
Wear Limit	Crucial: Replace immediately once thickness drops to this limit.
Mounting Standard	High-tensile steel mounting Torx T25 screws included.
Diameter Options	Larger sizes yield better mechanical leverage and cooling.
Brake Compatibility	Note: Not for wide-body Gustav brakes (requires 2.5mm version).
Rotor Design	Simple, bombproof design with highly predictable heat tracking.
Average Price (UK)	High-value, durable upgrade for any modern trail bike.