Hey guys. I posted this on Utility page and got no reply so will try on BRP page. Thanks. Sorry for double post.
Brake Configurations, What is Can-Am doing?
Created On Fri July 07, 2006 7:39 AM

BRP or now Can-Am recently made a big deal about moving the front discs from the front wheels to the inboard end of shaft at the front differentials. This was to reduce weight on the wheels (unsprung weight) which should improve suspension performance; for improved reliability of discs, calipers, and brake lines; and to better keep brake components clean and up out of mud. Now I see on the new Can-Am Renegade 800 (Can-Ams light weight racing 4WD) that the discs have been moved back out to the wheels. I really thought BRP had a great idea with the inboard front brakes. But inboard brakes would raise center of gravity and might put some small amount of stress on the front wheel drive shafts/joints. I am confused on this change and would like to see BRPs reasons. Seems like what works for racing should also work for normal duty or maybe moving the brakes inboard was not such a great idea after all.

 

i think 1 they didnt want the weight up there and 2 i think it had something to do with the new sport suspension configuration

 

Tilting in the suspension was the main reason.