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Red Herring · 23-08-09, 11:21 PM

Ruth, you might also need to consider that with your shorter suspension there is likely to be a bit less dive which can disguise just how hard you are braking. You will still get weight transfer but just be careful not to snatch the front brake. It is true that you will be surprised how hard you can brake when you really have to, but you will also be surprised just how quickly the front will go if you actually manage to lock it. Take some quality time out on a nice quiet road or big deserted car park and practice a few stops from relatively high speed, eg 50 - 60 mph.

23-08-09, 11:21 PM	#14
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: Do I need to upgrade my brakes! Ruth, you might also need to consider that with your shorter suspension there is likely to be a bit less dive which can disguise just how hard you are braking. You will still get weight transfer but just be careful not to snatch the front brake. It is true that you will be surprised how hard you can brake when you really have to, but you will also be surprised just how quickly the front will go if you actually manage to lock it. Take some quality time out on a nice quiet road or big deserted car park and practice a few stops from relatively high speed, eg 50 - 60 mph.