Glossary / General

braking

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Braking is what you do to slow down or stop your car. You press the brake pedal, and the car uses its brakes to reduce speed or come to a complete stop.

Technical Definition

Braking is the process of slowing down or stopping a vehicle by applying pressure to the brake pedal, which activates the braking system. Proper braking techniques are crucial for safe driving and effective vehicle control.

Hear It Discussed

"shifting gears, going into a turn, braking, trying to do it as good as possible and to better yourself in your technique."
The Man Who Owns Every Porsche Legend: Johan Dirickx on 911R & RS History 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 07:03

"...The throttle is really solid. The braking is really good..."
Episode 433: 2026 Toyota BZ, 2026 BMW M340i Jahre Unnamed Automotive Podcast 32:46

"In Europe, they look at braking because if you can carry speed deeper into a corner, well, then you don't need as much horsepower to pull out of it..."
Moving Up or Modding Out: The $10,000 Porsche Dilemma Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast 14:23