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Both, but there's a built in bias that makes the front brakes engage faster and harder. As the car slows down its weight shifts towards the front wheels, so if both front & rear were braked evenly hard the rears would lock up and cause the car to spin out.

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Q: Does the brake pedal control the front or rear brakes?
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