Brakes - mechanical or ESC

[DCM]

What are people favouring, disc brakes or using the ESC to stop the car?

[AmiSMB]

I prefer mechanical brakes so I can alter front and rear. I have seen alot of conversions that state they allow the use of mechanical brakes but they usually mean only the front brake. The Tekno RC conversion allows for both front and rear brakes to be used with or without a clutch.

[jasonwipf]

I like the simplicity of the ESC brakes, I can adjust them easily from the controller and when i break it stops consistently all the time.

[DCM]

well, will have to see what my motor mount allows me to run I guess, I am thinking that mechanical brakes will be easier on the ESC and more tuneable, but then the ESC brakes is less equipment.

[AmiSMB]

Mechanical brakes are easier on the motor and allow it to run cooler. Some motors have not been able to cope with the braking and acceleration power required and the magnets have let go of the rotor. ESC braking also takes a bit more power than mechanical brakes.

[DCM]

very true