Braking Zones

Understand how to read and analyze braking zone data for every corner in your laps.

Braking zones are the core of Braking Lab’s analysis. For every corner in every lap, the system extracts detailed data about how you applied the brakes — from initial contact to full release.

What Is a Braking Zone?

A braking zone is the portion of track where you slow down for a corner. Braking Lab identifies these automatically from your telemetry and measures:

  • Where you started braking (distance from corner apex)
  • How hard you braked (peak pressure)
  • How long you braked (duration and distance)
  • How you released the brake (trail braking characteristics)

Zone Detail View

Select a lap and click on any corner to see its braking zone detail:

Key Metrics

MetricWhat It Means
MRP (Maximum Reference Pressure)Peak brake pressure in the zone — your hardest hit
Brake Application PointWhere braking begins, in meters before the apex
Entry SpeedSpeed at the start of the braking zone
Exit SpeedSpeed at the corner exit
Braking DistanceTotal meters from brake application to release
DecelerationAverage G-force during braking

Pressure Curve

The pressure curve shows how your brake input evolves through the zone:

  1. Initial spike — The initial brake application
  2. Peak — Maximum pressure (MRP)
  3. Trail braking — Gradual release as you approach the apex
  4. Release — Full brake release at or after the apex

A smooth, progressive curve indicates good brake modulation. Abrupt changes suggest inconsistency.

Corner-by-Corner View

The corner list shows all braking zones in a lap at a glance:

  • Corner name/number — Track position reference
  • MRP — Quick comparison of braking intensity across corners
  • Entry speed — How fast you entered each corner
  • Consistency indicator — How this zone compares to your other laps

Understanding MRP

MRP (Maximum Reference Pressure) is the single most important metric in braking analysis:

  • Higher MRP = harder initial brake hit
  • Consistent MRP across laps = reliable braking technique
  • Inconsistent MRP = target area for improvement

The training exercises in Braking Lab use MRP as the primary target to help you develop consistent braking.

Tips

  • Compare MRP values across laps — A consistent MRP for the same corner means your braking is repeatable
  • Watch the trail braking curve — Smooth release indicates good car control through corner entry
  • Entry speed matters — If your MRP is right but you’re slow, the issue may be how late you brake, not how hard

Next Steps