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Legend732:
Still learning these cars.  Having a problem when I hit the brakes on entry or even center of turn (at times when I need to) and the front wheels are locking up.  I have most of the bias on the front with a little rear.  I have gone to a less aggressive pad (wildwood brakes) and still having the problem.  I have been told to have limited rear brakes as the car will push.  Am I hitting the brakes to hard?  Is there anything I can do with the brake system to help not do this?  Seems like I should be able to hit the brakes and not locked the front wheels up.  Any insight would be great.

justfreaky:
Sounds like too much front brake bias to me. Front brakes should be about 70% (more or less) of your braking.
Make sure that your calipers are square to the rotors though.

Steve

Legend732:
Thanks for the quick reply.  I will try this next time out.

justfreaky:
Do check those calipers and make sure they are square to the surface of the rotors. Sometimes, they require a little bit of shimming to get them into place.

Steve

Legend732:
Will do, thanks Steve

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