Definately front break first as thedonal says
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Originally Posted by thedonal
I was taught front brake first then back just after- 80-20 in dry, 50-50 in wet. This is down to the way the weight distribution of the bike changes and pushes the tyre rubber into the ground- if you are heavy handed with the back brake (using it without the front brake), it doesn't load up properly for enough grip, so is more likely to skid, whereas if you're heavier with the front, all of the bike's weight pushes it and gives more downforce onto the road and more grip, so you can follow with the back brake as well and it has less work to do and assists the front brake.
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Just to add tho, dont snatch the front as it will lock up if the weight distribution hasnt transfered to the front. You brake gently for half a second until weight moves forward, then gradually squeeze harder and harder.
As the weight distribution moves over to the front wheel, the rear wheel becomes a lot lighter and is prone to lock.
Always front first, then a bit of rear.
If you are coming to a standstill, then below 10mph use rear only and it stops the front dipping when you stop.