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VeloJens

Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« on: December 09, 2019, 12:11:47 AM »
Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there any worthwhile considering?

I didn't see too many brands, the only one was "Zoom", however, they look a bit like what Wal-Mart bikes have, they are in the US$30 range on AliX. I don't mind to spend quite a bit more.

Is there anything out there?



robertofrr

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2021, 07:21:09 AM »
I'm interested, has anyone tried them?

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/4000246556170.html

the price are cheapest

Icyseanfitz

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2021, 02:37:17 PM »
These are really good, going to buy another 2 sets as back up/future builds.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msynuJX

Schumo

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2021, 04:10:24 PM »
Any chance you weighed them, @Icyseanfitz?

emu26

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2021, 08:22:48 PM »
These are really good, going to buy another 2 sets as back up/future builds.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msynuJX

The description says "hinged lever clamp" but the pictures show otherwise. Are they hinged or not?

In2Fastbikes

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2021, 11:28:16 PM »
I haven't used the full Hydraulic version of the Zoom Brakes but had a pair of cable-actuated hydraulics on my steel frame gravel bike. They performed so well I hadn't actually noticed that they were cheap brakes. :P.
Scott

Schumo

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2021, 01:58:41 PM »
Just came across these, seems to be quite new as this is the only offer which already has some reviews.

Almost 200g lighter (if the declared weight is right) than Deore M6100, for less than half the price.

http://aliexpress.com/item/1005002560141330.html

Zoc

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2021, 01:41:59 AM »
i ordered the zoom in oil slick as i love the colour,
still waiting for delivery

Aesch

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2021, 07:41:40 AM »
Interesting! Anything workable for road bikes /flat mount? Couldn't find any..

carbonazza

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2021, 08:27:54 AM »
Interesting! Anything workable for road bikes /flat mount? Couldn't find any..

Learned recently that the ZRACE ones fade quite quickly when getting hot.
So I just ordered the ZTTO https://a.aliexpress.com/_mO7ZXwl
to try on a budget gravel.
Hybrid cable actuated + hydro end.
Looking forward for the first Sensah fully hydraulic !
« Last Edit: May 29, 2021, 05:29:52 PM by carbonazza »

1Sigma

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2021, 05:43:24 PM »
Interesting! Anything workable for road bikes /flat mount? Couldn't find any..

I haven't seen any full hydro Chinese, as that would require specialized brifters, but I've heard nothing but good things about these cable actuated hydros

Juin Tech GT-F Hybrid Hydraulic 4-Piston Flat Mount Disc Brake Road Bike https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMknZYh
Better than average - Extra Average

Matt_C

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2021, 04:52:49 PM »
I have been thinking about a solution to getting hydro braking on a sensah groupset. Swapping out the shifters and brake calipers for 105 ones should do the trick. I plan to try it soon. It is an expensive upgrade and will double the cost of the groupset. I could also try the dreaded ugly RS505 shifters and calipers

1Sigma

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2021, 08:44:26 PM »
I have been thinking about a solution to getting hydro braking on a sensah groupset. Swapping out the shifters and brake calipers for 105 ones should do the trick. I plan to try it soon. It is an expensive upgrade and will double the cost of the groupset. I could also try the dreaded ugly RS505 shifters and calipers

I'd be careful with that and check into the shift actuation ratios first.
I understand that Sensah uses SRAM ratios, meaning you'd need something like the SRAM Rival shifters instead. Using 105s might not play well with the Sensah rear derailleur
Better than average - Extra Average

Matt_C

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2021, 04:21:45 AM »
I thought trace velo used Shimano shifters with sensah?

Snacks

Re: Chinese hydraulic disk brakes - are there?
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2021, 10:31:16 AM »
Not sure how trace velo has his setup but I was looking into the same thing in the past. I think some work with shimano but the empire and empire pro are only compatible with sram