Left Foot braking

[924racer]

Ive been wondering about left foot braking for a while now and basically... im not really sure where to use it I can only think of when braking for corners which don't require a downshift. I gather it can be used mid corner in some situations? also, how much of an advantage does it give if you can do it?

Matt

[924racer]

cheers guys , seems the general idea is that it'll help you get the car turned in. may have to give it a go next time i'm on track as it could all end in tears if i try it on the road hehe

matt

[924racer]

bobdylan said:

iv noticed many new cars dislike left foot braking. when rallying i left foot brake in a strait line for stability also, say a series of jumps or a big braking zone that will unsettel the car.

just out of interest, what do you do about the gears if left foot braking for a big stop? i heard Colin Mcrae () can do clutchless downshifts whilst on the brakes

matt

[924racer]

ph123 said:

IMVHO - this is one of the biggest red herrings given out by would-be racers. In fact it's a very good ruse for giving to junior racers to distract themselves with, instead of letting them sort out proper race driving basics and getting faster!
LFB is entirely relevant for loose surface rallying however but nothing to do with circuit stuff.

i agree, from what people seem to be saying i can't see how an advantage can be gained by doing it, unless your rallying or in F1. It's probably much more useful to get the rest of the driving sorted first.