ZRACE BR-005 Cable Actuated Hydraulic Disc Brake Enlarge the Piston For Road Cyclo-cross CX Bike, CycloCross

The brakes are considered a functional budget option that performs adequately for emergency stops, though not the preferred choice compared to fully hydraulic systems.

Pros

Performed well overall
No issues during emergency stops
Affordable option

Cons

Not the preferred choice of brake setup
Fully hydraulic brakes would be better

Key Facts

Cable-actuated hydraulic disc calipers
Small oil reservoir inside triggers the pistons
Cost £59

Reviews & Ratings

Peter Treadway2 videos

Peter Treadway on YouTubeover 2 years ago

00:19:12

Was my cheap, Chinese, Carbon Fibre bike from AliExpress worth it?

The reviewer discusses the ZRACE BR-005 Cable Actuated Hydraulic Disc Brake as part of their bike build. They mention that these brakes are cable-actuated hydraulic disc calipers, meaning they are controlled by a cable but have a small oil reservoir inside that triggers the pistons. The reviewer notes that this wouldn't be their first choice of brake setup now, but at the time of building the bike, fully hydraulic drop shifters and brakes weren't available on a budget. They highlight that the brakes have performed well overall, with no issues during emergency stops, though they acknowledge that fully hydraulic brakes would still be better.

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