Cheap mechanical disc brakes: ZRace BR-005 Calipers
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2022
- Last year I reviewed a number of different mechanical disc brake calipers, including a set of hybrid hydraulic disc brake calipers from Zrace. They performed pretty well, but they had some flaws.
I recently received my L-Twoo RX 12 speed groupset in the post, and included in it, was a set of ZRace BR-005 calipers. They appear to be an upgraded version of the calipers I reviewed last year, and they seemed to have fixed the two main issues with them that I raised during the review.
Now I may have had nothing to do with this, but it’s encouraging to see that they are improving their products and dealing with their shortcomings.
The full video comparing the mechanical disc brake calipers can be found here: • Mechanical Disc Brakes...
The video demonstrating the JuinTech GT’s can be found here: • Juin Tech F1 vs GT - T...
A video comparing fully hydraulic to mechanical disc brakes can be found here: • Mechanical VS Hydrauli... - Спорт
Its really good when companies listen to the critics also i gonna order this brakes for myself hopefully this will work for me.
I didn't know these came with seals now. Definitely gonna try it now
Cant wait for the full review! I have BR002's and have been looking for an upgrade for a long time :)
Yeah they seem to be a decent upgrade. What I didn't show is that they are a bit heavier, but that could be good soaking up some heat on ling descents. I'll have to get them on the bike and see
Installed them on the bike, and I am impressed! They feel 2x more powerfull than br002’s. I can do a stoppie and lift up the back wheel! Never thougt that can happen with a mechanical disc brakes 😮
Rear wheel can be locked in effortlessly.
This comes really close to real hydro’s. But I dont have any need to upgrade, finally an end of the road for finding “the brakes” for me 😊
Great video I have been considering changing the mechanical discs for hydraulic cable discs for some time it’s good to see the comparison between them I think I can now go ahead with the confidence now and change them 👍
I had to cut a bit off the adjustment bolt on the older zrace ones to fit them into my frame which was clearly designed for hydraulic only….
Yeah the fitment on the older ones was a bit tight, so I can see why you might have had to do this!
This is my brakes on my budget aero bike, but it has a dif name “ferrino” but same build and pretty identical. It is some issues on shifter lever if u will not tighten or pre loading the cable from the caliper but the power overall is great, this brake saved my ass when theres a vehicle cut the lane in front of me.
Cable actuated Hydraulic Brakes are really awesome for a nice affordable price.
I got myself a pair of Zoom Hydraulic Brakes (cheaper than ZRace and Juin tech) but they have a reasonable performance.
I have the older zrace brakes and they are so tall that I struggled to fit the rear one in my frame. The top of the piston arm actually contacts the seatstay :(
Please do a video comparing this to juin tech f1!
I'm pretty sure the performace is going to be similar, the biggest upgrade is the addition of the seal and moving the cable guide and lever to the other side
You have used the F1's as well as myself. They're great. Please do a review of the Juintech GT's
I wanted to buy some Aero wheels but was worried about cross winds so wanted to pick up some undulating carbon wheel rims. The cheapest I found was Princeton wake 6560 for £3000, an Aliexpress bike store coincidentally named prince bike store sells the same design and weight for £344 so I had to pull the trigger. Would be cool if you could check it out since it will save weight and increase stability in cross winds.
yes, I also bought 002 version but hesitant to replace Tektro c550 on my bike because of your review of ZRace. I hope you consider performace of diferent pads with original brakes...
I have the same Tektro md-c550 brakes on my bike and they work well enough so I've been hesitant to try one of these hybrid hydraulic brake setups. Pending Trace Velo's review I may give these a go. The price and improved design are defintely enticing.
@@ctomps9 were in same camp. I'm on Giant Contend AR2 2021. What is your bike?
@@TenSapphires I'm on the same bike. Giant Contend AR2 2021 in the Rosewood colour. I really love the bike for the mix of riding I do. Mostly bad country roads and some well packed gravel. The Tiagra groupset has been great. Only issue I have is that on steeper decents (steeper than 15%) I wish I had a little more breaking power.
I hope we get some more info on these because I might just get a set
i would love to see how the new 6 piston juin compare to ltwoo fully hydraulic and others
Never heard of those, looks interesting. I often use Shimano mt200 because they work, are light and cheap. Also i recently got a pair of Hayes Stroker trail brakes for 15 bucks in my neighbourhood.
Dont Bother They Are Dangerous .... go Shimano Hydraulic .
Hi Luke! I am thinking about upgrading my cheapo gravel bike with Zrace BR-005 brakes. Now I have TRP Spyres, but my mates are saying that I will kill myself with those Chinese brakes. On the other hand TRP/Tektro is a Taiwanese brand, just more known.
After a week with my new brakes still alive and kicking!
I'll still take the Juin Tech F1/R1 brakes. Mainly due to the tool free brake pad adjuster screw. I have GRX hydraulic brakes on my gravel bike, but the Juin Tech calipers are so much easier to adjust. Also I can actually find replacement brake pads that don't cost $$$!
I can't believe the first version having those shortcomings.
I got some TRP HY/RD calipers dice I was afraid to go Chinese. They are fantastic and since they have a reservoir the pads of wind in as they wear
i have the TRP hy/rd mech to hydraulic disc brakes, for under 100 usd on ebay they're great maybe worth a comparison with the buget options?
do you have a comparison video of all brakes and other Chinese product thank
I have looked for the video of the new caliper but haven't found it, have u tested the new model ?
Do you know what kind of pads they use? Just ordered a pair of these and want to order some legit pads to improve performance as much as possible.
Now the steerer needs to be trimmed, you need an integrated headset and berd spokes. Lol very cool bike
i‘m loocking forward to see the review
What typ of brackpads do they use?
Hopefully a copy of Shimano bracke pads
Actually there are two versions. V1 seems to be compatible with road pads (26mm) and the V2 with 2 pot MTB pads (32mm).
@@gezakopter1153 you're a lifesaver. I must have the old version so couldn't understand why the pads listed as being compatible didn't fit. Have bought a pair of 26mm road pads now.
I wish they made these for post mount, because many old gravel/cx bikes use post mount standard, and basically the only options for them are Avid BB7/BB5 Road and post-mount TRP Spyre C
So unfortunately the ZRace ones are not available in post mount, but I'm pretty sure you can get both the JuinTech calipers in post mount. Search for Juin Tech R1, and GT-P
@@TraceVelo thats great to know, now there're at least two more options
Try the Zoom Xtech ones, they are post mount, super cheap, and super powerful.
@@varez93 but they're mtb calipers and apparently have bigger pull ratio. Idk if pull ratio actually matters on this kind of brakes, but I wasn't able to find information about this aspect anywhere
@@quadroff I used them on my drop bar bike with Sora R3000 levers, they work really well together.
Are these made of steel or aluminum alloy? How much do they run?
I've had a few rides on these and they are pretty good so far. Very similar feel to JuinTech F1.
OK nice, ill be really interested to try these out on my next build!
Hey how is the zrace brakes now compared to juin tech f1?
@@mikoaro F1 are a bit better for stopping power but the zrace have been great -- no issues. I suspect any difference is due to pad material.
@@johnmaheu4037 this is awesome thanks man! For now will order zrace and test them out to replace my broken juin tech F1. I could then replace it with something else like full hydraulic in the future if I get the chance 😁 thanks!
@@mikoaro Hi, are you still alive and have all the teeth? If yes, maybe I will also order the BR-005 brakes. :)
So when will the review video will be uploaded, pls…
when will the video be out, i am in dire need of brake upgrade. please help a chepo me :)
Hi, I put some hot glue and it acts like a rubber seal, not pretty though
I think these are the same as the Onirii ones I have for next build. I think the other improvement, depending on your frame, is moving the piston / cable engagement inboard. Depending on where / how the frame routes the cable you can end up with quite a tight S bend on the rear calliper.
Yeah, spot on Paul! I think this is going to make a pretty massive difference on the install at the rear. I managed to get the old set installed OK, but wrestling stiff compressionless cables was a bit tiresome 😂
can you make video about how to bleed juin tech caliper?
Yeah ive been meaning to do this for a while, I'll have to experiment and give it a go!
@@TraceVelo that's great! thank you :)
I think the ZRACE is a rebrand, and the actual brand is ONIRII.
I think you’ll like the GTs and BR-005s. Interested to hear your opinion
Much better than deez 🥜
DEEZ 🥜... Incredible use of emoji! A appreciate a fellow man of culture 🙇
Any news on these? Tempted
So started using them last week actually, and he BR-005 calipers def seem to be on a par with the juintechs...
I have been running the Juin Tech GT for a few months now. Before you test them out, PLEASE switch out the stock brake pads. They are rubbish. I put in a pair of cheap meroca pads and it's a night and day difference.
OK noted, I'll pick up a set of decent pads!
@@TraceVelo cool. Can't wait for your always humourous vids!
Any fully hydraulic disc brakes from aliexpress? Have you tried any?
The don't exist in Road bike/Drop leavers yet. I've had some of those "ZOOM" Flat bar jobs on my beat up commuter for 4 years, the original pads they came with suck, and they lack finesse in the modulation department but they are fine and better than rim.
@@chris1275cc that sucks. so i'm stuck with the big 3 calipers on a road bike?
@@Carftymk Pretty much, the only other company that makes Hydro Drop leavers is TRP, but they are just brakes not shifters and not that cheap. I think its only a matter of time though, I suspect if it wasn't for C o V i D, SENSAH would have a full Hydro set by now, at least one of the SENSAH engineers worked on Hydro R when he was at SRAM.
Prefer mechanical brakes... easy maintenance.
But Juin Tech ain't a Chinese brand tho...
Taiwanese?
@@onegrapefruitlover yes of course...
And so is tektro / TRP
I don't think I mentioned where they were made, but yeah JuinTech’s are from Taiwan! 🇹🇼
@@TraceVelo Maybe my misunderstanding right there. Anyhow, you're doing a great job! Keep up the work!
This looks like the exact copy of the Onirii brakes. I believe Onirii are the genuine ones.
They developed this calipers together, its a same thing :)
Yeah exactly. They are the same caliper, just a different name slapped across it.
Mechanical disc calipers have little stopping power compared to hydraulic.