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    Can you change the rotor/caliper so one side has more clamping force? Shouldn't you be braking before the turn and not in the turn? I understand it can help a little, but it seems you should be more focused on items that help you turn when not on the brakes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeadfootCJ7 View Post
    Can you change the rotor/caliper so one side has more clamping force? Shouldn't you be braking before the turn and not in the turn? I understand it can help a little, but it seems you should be more focused on items that help you turn when not on the brakes.
    My thought was that reducing the amount of surface area of the pads would reduce the friction on rotors and change the braking bias. Something cheap and easy.

    This is is a small scale adjustment that I hope will help with trail braking. Adjusting the steering should make a noticeable difference through the turns.
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    Controlling roll for $4. Drilled and trimmed hockey pucks to fit between front right spring. Local car shop could order spacers in for $50CDN plus tax and shipping came to $80.

    Also installed cam bolts, they didn't look that substantial comes with a plastic bushing to add to offset. I will measure the camber tomorrow try it Saturday and re check next week. Hoping to get +/- 3 degrees on the front.







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