The front brake: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question The front brake: Answers Is ineffective. Provides most of a motorcycle's stopping power. Should not be used with the rear brake. Should not be used if the road is slippery. Explanation The front brake of a motorcycle is more powerful than the rear brake. It supplies at least three-quarters of a motorcycle's total stopping power. Always use both brakes every time you slow or stop.