[Xracer]

Some motor instruction sheets do define the maximum timing recommended others just rely on the end bell markings.

I think it fair to say that keeping inside the limits however they are indicated is wise especially if gearing is also not optimised too, the motor temperature will rise very rapidly and a loss in performance will be evident too, hopefully not to the detriment of the stator winding!

The motor instructions should give temperature limits but remember the case temperature will be lower than the core temperature.

As for the other settings the description in any of the esc manuals does leave a lot to be desired, especially for us newcomers to such technology as I was not so long ago.

A linear brake input curve is the usual selection I would suggest, this turns off the ability to create a brake curve which some cars and conditions may favour especially on bigger open tracks and slippery conditions maybe!

Drag brake is a love or hate setting, I do use some drag a lot switch it off.

The brake rate switch points are simple curve point settings and are not applicable if linear is chosen.

Brake strength is the total braking effect at full trigger or stick movement, 100% will lock the wheels easily, so backing this off depending on grip level is wise, it is surprising how little braking you can get away with depending on the motor wind and what type of car you are driving.

Initial brake allows the drag setting at neutral otherwise you have to apply brake for any effect as brushless motors coast at neutral.

I hope this helps and is fully correct of course, there may be other contributors that can expand our knowledge further.