The large center air inlet further optimizes cooling of the engine and the front brakes.

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"Lewis suffered a loss of rear brake pressure, the front brakes enabled him to slow the car but he couldn't avoid the barrier, " said Mercedes on Twitter.

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The broad lower fenders are aerodynamically sculpted to manage the flow of air to the engine bay and front brakes, whilst reinforcing the powerful, dynamic road presence of the new Lexus signature frontal design.

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I'd be remiss if I didn't also note the giant 15-inch, six-pot Brembo brakes that gleam through the front alloys.

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You must get the front and back brakes looked at.

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His "boxcycle" has seven speeds, front-disc brakes, a canopy.

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Front-mounted radar scans for obstacles, triggering the brakes if needed.

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The suspension is fully independent front and rear, riding on adjustable coilovers, with Wilwood disc brakes that run inboard at the back.

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Increasing the weight placed over the front wheel also decreases stability, which is why it will wobble if you slam on the brakes (your body's momentum continues forward, shifting weight on to the handlebars).

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