How can alignment affect braking?
The most significant factor is front camber setting. Extreme camber (more than 2.5 degrees negative) reduces the “footprint” and makes it harder for the front tires to transfer the braking force to the pavement. Camber settings to maximize the cornering characteristics of the car may translate to higher cornering speeds and lower lap times, but the trade-off with braking efficiency should be considered. Aggressive tow settings that improve the turn-in may make the car harder to control under threshold braking, especially on uneven or inconsistent pavement. Spring rates and shock valving are important for the management of weight transfer. They should be coordinated with rear brake bias settings to ensure that the rear brakes do their fair share of the work while avoiding premature rear wheel lockup.
