The invention relates to a disc brake for a utility vehicle, with a brake calliper (10) which engages over a brake disc (2) and is held axially displaceably, in relation to the brake disc (2), on guide rods (15) which are connected to a vehicle-side brake carrier (14), wherein, in the case of a braking operation, an action-side brake pad (3) which is mounted in the brake carrier (14) can be pressed against the brake disc (2) by means of a brake application device (8), which has a pivotable brake lever (13) and at least one brake ram (4). According to the invention, the at least one central brake ram (4) is inclined towards the entry side of the brake disc (2), in relation to the forward direction of travel of the utility vehicle.