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The rear wheels
When we brake our vehicle, the balance of the masses shifts forwards, causing the front wheels to grip the road surface more firmly as they are pressed against it, while the rear wheels grip less, making the vehicle’s steering more difficult to control.
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The rear wheels
The front wheels
All four wheels equally
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