Using brakes

[Ashlandchris]

Just been reading a thread on here about switching Tx from sticks to wheel and it got me wondering about using brakes.
I don't really use the brakes on the Tx as I coast into corners, which is clearly a slower way to drive, but here is my question...

As I seem mentally unable to brake, if I set the drag brake high on ESC and release the throttle on way into corner, will that do the same? This could give me faster lap times as I am now driving pretty steady and with few crashes but i am not on the pace, albeit consistent.