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Originally Posted by samwong
What benefit (or problems) of using mechanical brake vs. motor braking ?
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Mainly heat build up in the ESC. as the kinetic energy of the car is transferred to heat via the ESC FET's. (some energy does however also go back into the battery)
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Originally Posted by samwong
As I still testing the motor direct drive (45S/18P), braking to the car seems no problem up-to-now... 
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I think there are pro and cons to both ways of braking.
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Originally Posted by samwong
Shepperd design is great for conversion, but the drawback is lack of support and parts in Asia region..... 
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That would be a problem.
Have you got any video yet Sam?