A downhill-proven hydraulic brake system developed alongside World Cup champion Aaron Gwin and refined on the World Cup circuit. The Slate EVO transfers many of the performance improvements from TRP’s DH-R EVO into a trail-ready package, combining durable construction, refined ergonomics and improved hydraulic transfer for predictable stopping power.
Development background
TRP began working with Aaron Gwin in 2016. Testing and rider feedback led to widespread changes across the brake’s components during a World Cup season; several of those upgrades were adapted for the Slate trail brake.
Design and construction
The Slate EVO pairs an ergonomic cast-aluminium lever with a forged/CNC’d caliper, both finished in matte black. A stiffer 5.0 mm hose improves hydraulic transfer and simplifies internal routing. The system also benefits from a top-loading pad design, tool-free reach adjust and options for shifter integration.
Please note: when ordered as individual brakes they are supplied as EU spec so the front brake is on the left & the rear is on the right. They are supplied as a J-Kit, so when orders are as a pair, this does not matter.
- Proven World Cup development with Aaron Gwin
- Ergonomic cast-aluminium lever with tool-free reach adjust
- Forged/CNC’d caliper for strength and precision
- New four-piston caliper for increased stopping performance
- Stiffer 5.0 mm hose for improved hydraulic transfer and internal routing
- Top-loading pads for quick servicing
- Compatible rotor options: six-bolt (RS01E) or Centre Lock (RC01E)
- Pad choices: Resin P-Q12RS (standard) or semi‑metallic Q20.1
- System supplied pre-bled; lever detached for easy installation
Lever
- Ergonomic lever blade made from cast aluminium
- Reach adjustable (tool-free)
- MMX and TRP shifter adapter available
- I-Spec EV adapter option
- Matt black finish
Caliper
- New four-piston caliper (for improved braking modulation and power)
- Forged/CNC’d construction
- Top-loading pad design
- Banjo design
- Matt black finish
Hose and hydraulic system
- Stiffer 5.0 mm brake hose for easier internal routing and better hydraulic transfer
- Supplied with high-performance hydraulic brake fluid
- System comes pre-bled; lever detached
- Rotors and pads
- Rotors: Six-bolt RS01E or Centre Lock RC01E
- Pads (standard): Resin P-Q12RS
- Option: Semi-metallic Q20.1
Technical specifications
- Weight: 291g (Front without rotor and adapter)
- Lever, caliper and hose weight: 429g
- Rotor thickness noted in parts list: 2.3 mm
- System listing also includes: 2-piston caliper; intended rotor thickness 1.8 mm
- (Note: specifications above reflect the provided product information.)