TRP HY/RD Shifter Compatbility
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TRP HY/RD Shifter Compatbility
Hello all, I have a quick question that may be pretty obvious to the more experienced.
(and yes, I did a search for the answer to this, but wanted to confirm before I consider dropping $).
I am thinking of moving to cable actuated disc brake calipers because I don't like dealing with hydraulic fluid myself. I have my eyes on the TRP HY/RD calipers, but wanted to confirm: will these calipers work with rim brake shifters that use cable actuation for braking?
The specs on the brakes say "works with any cable actuated braking system", but none explicitly say works with rim brake shifters. Intuitively i think the answer is yes, but I want to confirm this before I make a several hundred dollar/pound/euro mistake.
Thank you!
(and yes, I did a search for the answer to this, but wanted to confirm before I consider dropping $).
I am thinking of moving to cable actuated disc brake calipers because I don't like dealing with hydraulic fluid myself. I have my eyes on the TRP HY/RD calipers, but wanted to confirm: will these calipers work with rim brake shifters that use cable actuation for braking?
The specs on the brakes say "works with any cable actuated braking system", but none explicitly say works with rim brake shifters. Intuitively i think the answer is yes, but I want to confirm this before I make a several hundred dollar/pound/euro mistake.
Thank you!
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I can't answer your question with any assurance. But I can tell you that I've owned a bike with hydraulic brakes for 3˝ years now and have not once had to deal with hydraulic fluid or any other issues with the brake system. Other than pulling the pads every great once in a while to check for wear they are totally maintenance free so far.
I many times think quite a few problems are created by those that are too fiddly with things and can't leave well enough alone when something is working. Some folks seem to have a "need to bleed" when nothing is wrong. <grin>
And Shimano brakes use mineral oil. So nothing bad or strange to worry about. Mineral oil can be taken internally. Though that's the stuff you get at the Pharmacy. Which probably you could use in a Shimano hydraulic brake system.
I many times think quite a few problems are created by those that are too fiddly with things and can't leave well enough alone when something is working. Some folks seem to have a "need to bleed" when nothing is wrong. <grin>
And Shimano brakes use mineral oil. So nothing bad or strange to worry about. Mineral oil can be taken internally. Though that's the stuff you get at the Pharmacy. Which probably you could use in a Shimano hydraulic brake system.
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I can't answer your question with any assurance. But I can tell you that I've owned a bike with hydraulic brakes for 3˝ years now and have not once had to deal with hydraulic fluid or any other issues with the brake system. Other than pulling the pads every great once in a while to check for wear they are totally maintenance free so far.
I many times think quite a few problems are created by those that are too fiddly with things and can't leave well enough alone when something is working. Some folks seem to have a "need to bleed" when nothing is wrong. <grin>
And Shimano brakes use mineral oil. So nothing bad or strange to worry about. Mineral oil can be taken internally. Though that's the stuff you get at the Pharmacy. Which probably you could use in a Shimano hydraulic brake system.
I many times think quite a few problems are created by those that are too fiddly with things and can't leave well enough alone when something is working. Some folks seem to have a "need to bleed" when nothing is wrong. <grin>
And Shimano brakes use mineral oil. So nothing bad or strange to worry about. Mineral oil can be taken internally. Though that's the stuff you get at the Pharmacy. Which probably you could use in a Shimano hydraulic brake system.
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If you go to the TRP site it seems to say they are compatible with existing cable brake levers. You can contact them with questions.
HY/RD – TRP (trpcycling.com)
HY/RD – TRP (trpcycling.com)
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Hello all, I have a quick question that may be pretty obvious to the more experienced.
(and yes, I did a search for the answer to this, but wanted to confirm before I consider dropping $).
I am thinking of moving to cable actuated disc brake calipers because I don't like dealing with hydraulic fluid myself. I have my eyes on the TRP HY/RD calipers, but wanted to confirm: will these calipers work with rim brake shifters that use cable actuation for braking?
The specs on the brakes say "works with any cable actuated braking system", but none explicitly say works with rim brake shifters. Intuitively i think the answer is yes, but I want to confirm this before I make a several hundred dollar/pound/euro mistake.
Thank you!
(and yes, I did a search for the answer to this, but wanted to confirm before I consider dropping $).
I am thinking of moving to cable actuated disc brake calipers because I don't like dealing with hydraulic fluid myself. I have my eyes on the TRP HY/RD calipers, but wanted to confirm: will these calipers work with rim brake shifters that use cable actuation for braking?
The specs on the brakes say "works with any cable actuated braking system", but none explicitly say works with rim brake shifters. Intuitively i think the answer is yes, but I want to confirm this before I make a several hundred dollar/pound/euro mistake.
Thank you!
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Recently bought a road bike for my younger daughter, got 105 11 speed rim brake shifters and TRP HY/RD and it works like a charm. Better than mechanical discs.
Whole bike cost like 750 Euro in the local Decathlon store, too, insane value.
Whole bike cost like 750 Euro in the local Decathlon store, too, insane value.
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TRP HY/RD are decent and are self adjusting, but they're a bit heavy. I'm a big fan of Juin Tech F1 calipers. The pads aren't self-adjusting, but it comes with a unique screw knob that makes pad space adjustment easy while on the road (no tools necessary). If you plan the conversion, I'd get compressionless brake housing which should allow for smoother brake pull.
The compressionless brake housing is a good suggestion. I'll need to find one that I can finagle through my frame for internal routing purposes, but I've heard a few recommendations out there on the interwebs.
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It's actually the Decathlon bikes that introduced me to the idea of going to the TRP HY/RD in the first place, since reviews of most other mechanical disc brake systems have been mediocre to poor.
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Good point. Weight isn't a big deal to me (my lightweight climbing frame notwithstanding), so I'm much more about performance, particularly modulation. In your opinion, if you've had a chance to use both, weight aside, which one performs better?
The compressionless brake housing is a good suggestion. I'll need to find one that I can finagle through my frame for internal routing purposes, but I've heard a few recommendations out there on the interwebs.
The compressionless brake housing is a good suggestion. I'll need to find one that I can finagle through my frame for internal routing purposes, but I've heard a few recommendations out there on the interwebs.
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That is the problem if you go with SRAM stuff you get less than optimal brakes. SRAM has only had good brakes more recently and they aren't great but are serviceable however if they are leaking fluid probably need to figure out the issue or have your local shop you bought the bike from help you fix it or a local SRAM dealer if you got it elsewhere.
Barring that yes the HY/RDs will work just fine with short pull levers but I would then just switch to Shimano and solve all the problems you can have hydro discs and fewer issues and better braking. Sell the SRAM stuff and you will be happy.
Barring that yes the HY/RDs will work just fine with short pull levers but I would then just switch to Shimano and solve all the problems you can have hydro discs and fewer issues and better braking. Sell the SRAM stuff and you will be happy.
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Yes they will work.
The HY/RD does require more brake lever travel before engagement, compared to most other brakes. That can be disconcerting, until you get accustomed. The travel is a consequence of the design that allows self-adjusting pads. A lot of people hack the design a bit by attaching the cable closer to the pivot, essentially decreasing the amount of cable pull required to move the piston. TRP even has info on how to do that, IIRC.
The HY/RD does require more brake lever travel before engagement, compared to most other brakes. That can be disconcerting, until you get accustomed. The travel is a consequence of the design that allows self-adjusting pads. A lot of people hack the design a bit by attaching the cable closer to the pivot, essentially decreasing the amount of cable pull required to move the piston. TRP even has info on how to do that, IIRC.
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I had a commuter that used Shimano 105 rim brake shifters with the TRP's and they worked fine.
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Yes they will work.
The HY/RD does require more brake lever travel before engagement, compared to most other brakes. That can be disconcerting, until you get accustomed. The travel is a consequence of the design that allows self-adjusting pads. A lot of people hack the design a bit by attaching the cable closer to the pivot, essentially decreasing the amount of cable pull required to move the piston. TRP even has info on how to do that, IIRC.
The HY/RD does require more brake lever travel before engagement, compared to most other brakes. That can be disconcerting, until you get accustomed. The travel is a consequence of the design that allows self-adjusting pads. A lot of people hack the design a bit by attaching the cable closer to the pivot, essentially decreasing the amount of cable pull required to move the piston. TRP even has info on how to do that, IIRC.
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