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      02-27-2013, 12:15 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by Evice View Post
You can alter the bias by using different pad compounds. Very small %. If you prefer lesser torque compound, total braking force will be less but bias will be different. Small detail, people use that to fine tune the balance under braking. Alot of people use DTC70 F, DTC60 R or HT10 front, HT14 rear etc. just to perfect the balance of the car.
You can, but I don't think it's a great way to do it, on street or track. Coefficients of friction change with temp, so you have varying bias depending on conditions. Better to do it the right way imho.
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