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AMS2 setup symptom

Fronts lock

Also called: front brake locking

Braking gets long and the car will not turn because the fronts scream.

Too much front brake, excessive pressure or tyres outside the window.

Phase

Braking

Impact72/100
Risk42/100
1BrakingEntryMid-cornerExit
Platform and kerbsTyresTop speed

What you want

Brake hard without losing steering.

What you give up

You keep steering under braking and move closer to rear locking.

Start here

  1. 1Front tyre pressureFront Tyre Pressure

    check the HOT pressure before chasing setup

  2. 2Brake biasBrake Biasrearward(a small step)
  3. 3Brake pressureBrake Pressureless(1-2 %)

Where you will be working

The areas of the car your plan touches.

  • Brakes2
  • Front tyres1

Controls: Brake Bias · Brake Pressure · Front Tyre Pressure

Without touching the setup

  • Brake Bias

    Move 1-2 clicks rearward if fronts lock or it will not rotate under braking.

  • Brake Pressure

    Lower slightly if you lock even with the wheel straight.

  • ABS

    Raise one step if it locks easily; lower if braking gets too long.

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Updated 2026-08-24