Left Foot Braking

[mikey k]

I realised early in my test drives of 650's the brake pedal is very offset for left foot braking
I've only ever used it on track in a manual car and always "parked" my left foot in auto cars
So coming to and auto car that "encourages" left foot braking I was wondering how many owners actually do as intended by McLaren

[mikey k]

flemke said:

Once you get used to it, in a car with no manual clutch, left is better.
If you started out driving with an auto 'box, or in a kart, why would you ever use your right foot to brake?

I was hoping you'd pitch in
Fair point I've driven manuals for >30 years doing large mileages
Only recently had a few "flappy paddle" boxes for low miles to I guess I need to you get used to it
You watch me prang the DD left foot braking in a manual

Edited by mikey k on Friday 19th June 11:23

[mikey k]

mpbcs said:

I always lefft foot brake in the 650S. It is set up perfectly for it and it is easy to modulate as the brakes are not overservoed. It also makes it easier to reverse park the car up a hill!

That's going to make a smell!

[mikey k]

Hollowpockets said:

Never bothered left foot braking, even in my race car I don't bother so I can't see why there's any point on the road.

That was my initial impression
When I've done track days I've never felt the need even though I had some training on it and heel/toe
My other concern is teach an old dog new tricks!
My left foot has no idea what a brake is our how to correctly modulate it
I can envisage me stamping on them and nutting the steering wheel

Then I thought well McLaren ought to have a good reason for setting the pedals up like that (other than reversing up hills )

[mikey k]

good point!