TRP HY/RD Vs. Juintech GT-F - One brake to rule them all ?

Today I am comparing the two best bicycle cable actuated hydraulic disc brake calipers, the TRP HY/RD and Juintech GT-F.
Please note that although I have tested the POST version of the TRP I am using the specs from the flat mount version for a fair comparison.

If you want to buy the Juin Tech GT F brakes you can use the link bellow:

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[bernardjameswilson]

I love that the juintech comes in different colors. I fixed up an mtb and converted it into a commuter installed juintech f1 on it. Since I stripped the paint and made it glossy I pared it with the silver juintech.

[colinvanwijk]

TRP HY/RD kept leaking on me. Got 2 warranty pairs from TRP, also leaked…. Used on my gravel bike. Fitted a pair of Juintechs, no issues. Closed system.

[rebootyourmind]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm sold on juin tech already. I think you forgot to mention that the JT GT-F are 4 pistons per caliper, meaning there is a bigger contact surface when braking. I actually might opt for the older F1's, since two more pistons mean more possiblities of pistons seizing, which is the most common issue in all hydraulic calipers I think, and I want to have a very resilient rig in the end. Cheers!

[Adam_Antium]

Using the TRPs with the matching rotors does make a difference in performance.
Also thinking about trying the Juins for comparison though.
Thanks for your opinion and the informative video.

[OMPONG]

so much love n hate...love what you have...enjoy what you got. i have the TRP HY/ROAD HD-C711 on rear loving it. front is full hydraulic shimano rs505....SUPER COMBO on my gravel!

[razreaver]

I tried both of these...Juintech is fine until you do long descents so be wary of it...it loses it's braking power, TRP on the other hand provides more braking assurance on long descents (tried this so many times). Also, Juintech seals break off in (more or less) 2 years of use and their customer service and parts are nowhere to be found! They are also as expensive as the TRPs..so basically, you throw them away if they become faulty.

As for TRP, I had one on my gravel bike for around 5 years now and just bled it a week ago for the first time. NO ISSUES for as long as you follow their customer support service instructions. Just use metal brake pads if you want more power and tweak the system if you opt for auto pad adjustment setup or a closed setup (non-adjusting).

Like I said, braking power is subjective...if you want an eye-popping brakes, just go ahead and buy a full hydro system...modulation is also subjective, so one may choose over the other...BUT I PREFER bike parts that lasts long....as for 4 pistons, yeah they do stop you faster BUT as for how much faster? My tests only showed 1 meter of more braking power at same speed..

IMHO, SUDDEN braking isn't the solution...braking ahead does..

[henlofren]

The GT I had permanently lost it's braking capability after 100 miles on my cargo ebike, which I frequently load with 500+ lbs. When I got home I ordered the HY/RDs for $150, they were much cheaper than the GTs and they're still working like new with no maintenance after 2000 miles. I find that I'm far less on the brakes with the HY/RD since they have a shorter stopping distance over 15mph, which is a must for city riding or generally hilly terrain. The GTs have a sudden jolt in clamping force that eases over time to the point where you feel like you might not have enough power within 5 seconds of holding. I suspect that they'll feel a lot better for those who carry and weigh significantly less.

[omera]

Route the Juintech GT with Yokozuna Reaction cable set & you're golden

[RideWithRoy]

Interesting review, thanks for making it. I have the TRP HYD/RD supplied as OE on my Triban RC520. I’ve ridden over 3000 miles, 80% on roads, and they have performed faultlessly. Having said that, your comments have confirmed my decision to fit the Juintech on my new gravel build. This decision based on aesthetics and price.

[perwiratempur]

The way the Juintech calliper takes the cable is on the side where else the TRP is right in the middle of the brake pads. This is an important thing to check for because there are bikes with the cable routing that causes an S routing after exiting the frame, going into the callipers. TRP is huge though.

[uvwuvw-olfg]

Another problem with trp hy/rd is piston section bleed plug grub screw is the same hex size and too close to pad screw resulting in higher probability of turning the wrong screw especially when not being able to see them in awkward positions.

[malcontent_]

Thank you for this comparison.
FYI, "TY/RD" is pronounced _high road_

[gregh]

Good review but one spec. that you should point out is if the pistons are dual actuated. This is what I think is superior w/ TRP's designs.

[tomcruz]

Nice comparison! I've been wanting to try juin techs for a while now.
My problem with the hyrd's is the cable pull required, one of the mods to shorten the pull involves a hacksaw lol

[Paul]

@Maverick
Enjoyed your narration, clear and to the point. I wish someone would do a well controlled test with various rotors. Then perhaps brake pads.
Is there a brake lever that is best choice with the cable actuated hydraulic disk brakes ?

[egonheuson]

Very nice feedback! Any update on this? Do you know the difference between the Juin R1 and the GT-F?

[BlairAir]

My VERY difficult issue is choosing between cable actuated hydraulic caliper (hybrid) design, or a full, 4 piston hydraulic set. Budget is small, the Juin-Tech is the M1, vs a Zoom HB-876E 4 piston set with lines, levers, 180mm rotors. Technically the Zoom set is all low end stuff, but is a 4 piston, full hydraulic set going to out perform a slightly better quality "caliper-only" swap out with 2 piston cable pull calipers. I would expect the zoom to outperform, but to be potentially less durable than the Juin-Tech setup. Would love to hear your thoughts?

[aldrinclementina]

Hi there. I'm trying to move on from rim brakes to disc brakes. I'm not a bike packer or commuter. I'm racer( not much due the pandemic) but we still do speedy club/ group rides. Like I mentioned before, I'm trying to move from rim to disc brakes. I have ridden a hydraulic disc brake road bike, but it was borrowed from a friend. On the other side hydraulic disc brakes sets are expensive and hard to find. I thought building a road bike with these ( mechanical )to start with, so I can use my shifters and afterwards replace them with a full hydraulic set. The road bike( Scott Foil ) I've ridden was for 1 mouth in my possession. I've heard that disc brakes locking up or these mechanical ones with piston getting stuck. I just want to build something that I can rely on without worrying about that so I can concentrate on my ride. What would you recommend me?
Thanks in advance

[joselarrarte]

Were you paid to do the video? After a year, still same thoughts about Juin? I want to buy some for my road bike but not sure.

[robertsmithjr.]

Can someone help me here? I bought a gravel bike and the mechanical disc brakes that came with it are awful. The rear one failed and I found the exact same one online and replaced it. Now that same brake caliper is “sticking” to the rotor and won’t come off when I release the brake levers. At this point I want to upgrade. My mechanical disc brakes are “flat mount” NOT post mount. Will the TRP’s work? Thanks!