Braking

The multiplication chain from your foot to the pad, and why the front usually locks first.

1. From pedal to pad: the hydraulic chainYour foot makes 300 N. The tire needs 15 000. In between is a chain of five multiplications, and knowing where the gain comes from is how you diagnose a brake system instead of guessing at it.
2. Brake bias, lock-up, and why the front usually goes firstThe ideal front/rear brake split changes with how hard you're braking — from 70% at gentle deceleration to 83% at the limit. A fixed hydraulic system can only be right at one point, so which point you choose is the whole design.