opinions on 6" front 8" rear

[ashayk]

Wanted to get some opinions on this. I'm running XT quad piston with 6" front and rear. I've got a QR front fork and don't really want to put 8" up front. So, I was thinking if it's worthwhile to upgrade just the rear to an 8".

Will it be a noticeable/useful difference?

Thanks in advance.

[The Squeaky Wheel]

It'll work fine.

But it goes against the grain of conventional wisdom.

Most of the effective braking is done up front where the bike first contacts the ground.

I run 180 front & 160 rear and still find that I can lock up the rear at times more easily than I'd like.

[Lucky13]

Adding weight without raising performance level, + what The Squeaky Wheel said; just no need. 75% of braking power come from your front brake.

[ashayk]

Wanted to get some opinions on this. I'm running XT quad piston with 6" front and rear. I've got a QR front fork and don't really want to put 8" up front. So, I was thinking if it's worthwhile to upgrade just the rear to an 8".

Will it be a noticeable/useful difference?

Thanks in advance.

Yup, makes sense. Thanks for the feedback.