The Magura MT5, MT6 and MT7 are among the most popular four-piston brakes on mountain bikes and e-bikes. Functionally superb — but visually interchangeable out of the box. In this guide we show you how to customise your calipers, protect them from dirt and service them properly: with covers, trim rings, mud guards and the right service tool.
Why caliper covers at all?
The brake caliper sits prominently in view — and with the silver piston caps on Magura's trail models it is a natural eye-catcher. Coloured covers and trim rings get you three things:
- An individual look: colour accents to match your frame, wheels or decals — from subtle black to neon.
- Protection from grime: the rings cover the area around the piston caps where brake dust and trail dirt usually collect.
- Preserved value: a clean, well-kept caliper still looks fresh years later.
Important: covers are visual and dirt-protection tuning — nothing about the braking function itself is altered, and installation involves no intervention in the brake system.
Finding the right cover for your Magura
1. Trim-ring covers for MT5 / MT6 / MT7 Trail
The classic: coloured rings that fit around the piston caps. Precision 3D-printed, matched exactly to the trail calipers, available in several colours.
→ Caliper cover 4-piece set for Magura MT5/MT6/MT7 Trail
2. Caliper decals + trim ring as a set
If you also want to style the caliper faces, combine rings with precisely cut decals — a complete style makeover in minutes.
→ Caliper decal 4-piece set for Magura MT5/MT6/MT7 Trail
3. Oversize version
Running the Oversize trail calipers? There is a dedicated, larger-cut version for those — please do not confuse it with the standard trail edition.
→ Caliper trim-ring set for Magura MT5/MT6/MT7 Oversize Trail
Mud guard: protection for the muddy months
Especially in autumn and winter, dirt settles exactly where you need it least: around the pistons. The precision-fit mud cover keeps spray and mud away from the caliper and mounts in seconds — ideal for e-MTBs that live outside all year.
→ Mud guard for Magura MT5/MT7
Maintenance: the piston service tool
If the brake rubs or the pistons extend unevenly, a targeted piston service helps: mobilise, clean and push back the pistons. Our service tool is matched exactly to the MT5/MT7 piston geometry and makes the job far cleaner than improvised tools. Note: work on the brake system belongs in practised hands — when in doubt, see your bike shop.
→ Piston service tool for Magura MT5/MT7
Installation in 3 steps (covers & rings)
- Clean: degrease the caliper with isopropyl alcohol or brake cleaner and let it dry.
- Fit: place the cover/ring around the piston cap — a precise fit, no tools needed.
- Check: turn the bars, spin the wheel, visual check: nothing rubs, nothing protrudes.
FAQ
Do the covers fit every Magura? The sets are developed specifically for MT5/MT6/MT7 (Trail and Oversize Trail). For other models please check the product page first.
Do covers affect braking performance? No — they sit on the outside of the caliper and have no contact with the rotor, pads or hydraulics.
What material? Precision 3D printing from tough plastic, manufactured in Germany by NEXCAPE.
You will find all Magura accessories collected in our shop — questions about fitment answered quickly.
