Braking Ratio

[703d]

"Use a brake ratio of 60% (Front) and 40% (Rear) on dry roads.

On wet, sandy or oily roads, use rear brakes only"

 

Is this a correct technique?

Care to share your experiences and advice

 

Thanks

[crazydj]

Sometimes, it also depends on your bike. But i always believe that when you really need to lock a wheel, lock your rear wheel. Never your front.

[ulysses_sc]

How do you measure 60/40 or 70/30?

 

Most of a bike's braking comes from the front. If you use only rear brakes in the wet, you will lock up the rear almost immediately. In such cases, you still need to use both front and rear brakes, together with engine brake.

[QuaXum]

Kindly refer back to your e-brake technique when in school. That will answer your own question. Unless you have never passed your 2b licence before.

[703d]

Kindly refer back to your e-brake technique when in school. That will answer your own question. Unless you have never passed your 2b licence before.

 

This is meant for discussion and sharing of experience, not a question really. So contribute if you have any, thanks.

[crankcase]

Sometimes, it also depends on your bike. But i always believe that when you really need to lock a wheel, lock your rear wheel. Never your front.

 

Agreed. Front wheel lockup is almost certainly going to put you down unless you are very very lucky or very very skilled. Or more likely, BOTH.

 

In my experience, the percentage/ratio of front vs rear braking will depend on your bike's

* Static weight distribution: For instance, you can brake harder on your rear wheel without locking up when you have a pillion, as that extra weight on the back increases traction. Same is true for a cruiser, as they have a more rear-biased weight distribution than a sportbike

* Weight transfer under braking: Your rear wheel will lock up more easily as weight is transferred to the front under braking. The rate and amount of transfer will depend on your suspension settings - mainly your compression (front) and rebound (rear) damping - as well as original weight distribution. The more the bike 'pitches' forward under braking, the higher the likelihood of your rear locking up.

 

Personally, I'm still looking for the suspension setup that provides the best all round compromise - ride comfort, handling and stability under braking. Experiments are ongoing

[703d]

Found this link that further elaborate your points, looks interesting ..... http://www.dinamoto.it/DINAMOTO/8_on-line_papers/frenata/Braking%20paper/braking_new.htm

[Wayang]

personally i have forsaken the rear brake almost totally.. i only use it to keep my bike from rolling back.. most of the stopping power comes from the front brake anyway n i find it easier to concentrate on modulating it wif my right hand.. dis only applies to road riding though

[crankcase]

Found this link that further elaborate your points, looks interesting ..... http://www.dinamoto.it/DINAMOTO/8_on-line_papers/frenata/Braking%20paper/braking_new.htm

Wow, that is seriously mathematical

[JR6]

normally ppl will rely on front brakes usually as it is less likely to lock compared to rear ones..basically end up on own preferences & bike familiarization..