Motor Brake?

[Shark413]

So Brian, if the motor is spinning faster the braking effect will be greater? That sounds logical, because on the track my CRT.5 feels like it has plenty of brake. If that is how it works, then it reinforces why I prefer mechanical brakes, which are very consistant and are not dependant on how fast the motor is spinning or how thick the diff oil is. That being said, I plan on testing a setup in my buggy/truggy that uses motor brake on the rear and mechanical brake on the front. I will make runs down a measured distance and at the same point apply max braking force. I will see what the stopping distances are between motor only, Full mechanical brakes and a hybrid motor only/mechanical setup. The reason for all of this is I am trying to find a happy medium between strong consistant brakes and reliable function. Mechanical brakes are strong and consistant, but add complexity and weight. Also having to space out the motor to clear the mechanical rear disc puts additional strain on the front motor bearing (I had to replace my Neu front bearing after only 3 months use, I believe this is related to my mechanical brake setup). On the other hand, motor only braking works, is very simple and reliable, but it is not as consistant, not as adjustable and could add stress to the electrical system.