Should You Use the Front or Rear Brake When Going Downhill on a Scooter?

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KaiAnn
07/30/25 8:42am
It is better to use the rear brake when going downhill on a scooter. Due to inertia, using the front brake can easily cause the scooter to tip over, which is not safe. The differences between the front and rear brakes are as follows: 1. Friction: When braking while moving, the rear wheel cannot provide enough friction to stop the scooter quickly, whereas the front wheel can. This is because using the front brake converts the scooter's forward inertia into a downward force, allowing the front wheel to generate greater friction than the rear wheel and thus stop more quickly. 2. Skidding: Applying even slight pressure to the rear brake while moving can cause the rear wheel to lock up and skid, whereas the front wheel will not skid unless an excessive amount of force is applied.
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