Drag brake or not to Drag brake that is the question?

[Take 'A' Chance]

Just interested on people's opinions regarding drag brake.

1. How much is too much?
2. What benefits can i expect from more or less?
3. Is it cheating?

As a newcomer back into the sport i find myself using the highest drag brake setting on my Orca Esc, this is because my brain doesn't respond fast enough to the speed of the car and without it i probably would crash at most corners.

What do people think about this as my lap times without are shocking compared to that of with, should i just turn it off completely and practice with the brakes on my own in the hope that it will improve my lap times in the long run.

Any other tips regardig this subject would be much appreciated...

[Skye]

I'm quite new to the game as well (about 6 months) and I am with you, I need drag brag as I it's one less thing to worry about on top of everything else. I do think if you can run without it then you are better off as you can vary when and where you brake. The key to it is getting the right blend really, if you are racing indoors you can get away with just putting it high and forgetting about it, but if you try that outdoors on damp astro you won't manage a lap as you will be constantly facing the wrong way in every corner.

For me, the best option is to set drag brake at a medium low setting and then try to add extra braking when needed (and when your brain can think quick enough. )

[Take 'A' Chance]

I think even though it may be a little bit of punishment on the ego i should use less drag as its got to be good for my reaction times.

[cigbunt]

its not cheating but if you cant react to your car maybe you should slow down lol

I think its better without for 2 reasons

• More Predictive control - some times rolling is sufficient rather than braking
• Less heat build up - extra drag = extra heat

[arransmith27]

Originally Posted by cigbunt

its not cheating but if you cant react to your car maybe you should slow down lol

I think its better without for 2 reasons

• More Predictive control - some times rolling is sufficient rather than braking
• Less heat build up - extra drag = extra heat

Agree totally

I run about 10 drag brake on my Tekin RS Pro, as it provides a natural slow down effect similar to a brushed motors.

Anymore drag brake can make the car difficult and unpredictable to control - especially with 2wd

[Take 'A' Chance]

So really i am looking to learn to drive with a natural slowdown effects of the motor as this is how the car would handle without all the driver Aids/Cheats.

Would you say that drag brake is there for beginners/intermediates when used at a high level.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by cigbunt

its not cheating but if you cant react to your car maybe you should slow down lol


I think its better without for 2 reasons

• More Predictive control - some times rolling is sufficient rather than braking
• Less heat build up - extra drag = extra heat

Originally Posted by arransmith27

Agree totally

I run about 10 drag brake on my Tekin RS Pro, as it provides a natural slow down effect similar to a brushed motors.

Anymore drag brake can make the car difficult and unpredictable to control - especially with 2wd

i dont see how you can agree with him your for it and he says its better without?

in my experience i use it in 2wd to act like the old braking of brushed motors