RC-Monster XT8e!!

[jhautz]

I played with mechanical brakes on both truggy and buggy for quite a while and in the long run didn't ever find any advantage on the track. Once you get used to tuning the motor brakes and adjust your driving style it is just as fast as the mechanical brakes IMO. There are guys that swear by them though so it really is a matter of opinion and what you like.

Unfortunately this kit does not allow for mechanical brakes. The provisions are not made in the motor mount so... Lotsa work to get that set up on this XT8 conversion kit.

If you are asking for my personal opinion... I tried it all and wound up with the simple and consistent esc/motor brakes.