{"id":10219,"date":"2017-04-06T08:39:32","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T15:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/?p=10219"},"modified":"2017-04-06T08:39:32","modified_gmt":"2017-04-06T15:39:32","slug":"trp-slate-t4-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/2017\/04\/trp-slate-t4-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TRP Slate T4 brakes reviewed."},"content":{"rendered":"

The TRP Slate T4 is an awesome brake. I’ve been lucky enough to have a pair slowing down my Norco Optic, and they’ve been nothing but impressive. Singletracks.com recently gave the brakes a glowing review<\/a> as well, noting the impressive bite power and ease-of setup that the brakes are becoming known for.<\/p>\n

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The Slate T4 gets its name from the 4 pistons that each caliper holds; easily enough power for long downhill descents. These are seriously confidence-inspiring brakes, even on really steep and technical descents. I’ve been able to test mine out in really wet and muddy west-coast conditions this winter, and found them definitely up to the task of keeping my impacts with stationary objects to a minimum.<\/p>\n

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The Slate T4 is a mineral oil brake. Mineral oil has several benefits over a DOT fluid, the most important in my mind being it’s non-corrosive quality. Unlike DOT fluid, Mineral oil won’t ruin paint and is safe for your hands,\u00a0and thus it’s much easier to work with. A good quality to have in a brake, especially one that ships with such long hoses; even on my XL frame I had to trim the lines down a little. Aaron from singletracks.com<\/a> noted that he didn’t need to bleed his Slate T4 when installing it, but\u00a0mine did require a bleed after I shortened the line. The brake comes complete with new fittings, so you don’t have to re-use any compression parts.<\/p>\n

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I’ve been using my Slate with a 160mm SRAM rotor in the rear and a 185mm in the front. I find the power has been good, but I’ll likely go a step larger front and rear as the weather gets nicer, to try and dissipate the heat build-up from long descents on dusty trails.<\/p>\n

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TRP have designed a very impressive brake system\u00a0with the Slate T4. If you are looking at a new set of brakes for your mountain bike, head to your local Live to Play Sports dealer<\/a> to order yourself a set!<\/p>\n

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TRP Slate T4 Brake
\nLTP Part number:\u00a0250391-01 \/ 02
\nMSRP: $175.00 (per brake, does not include rotors)<\/p>\n

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