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watched this and realised I am cr@p at driving, his foot work is crazy !! Can someone explain left foot braking please? Does it apply to all types of car? Does anyone do it on here?
Cheers.
It’s no longer possible on most modern cars due to ecu’s being programmed to cut power when both pedals are used (thinks you are crashing). ‘sport’ race or PSM off type switches still allow it however. It works in the Exige (std ecu at least).
It’s keeps you in the power band rather than letting revs fall, and reduces time which would otherwise be lost switching pedals with one foot. It also helps with balance/transition when done properly.
It’s an odd feeling at first and, personally, if I stop doing it for a while it takes more getting used to to doing it again than you expect (not much use for it in casual driving).
Best to learn it on a wide empty track if you want to try it - hitting the brake hard instead of the clutch can give nasty surprises …chuckles at bad memories, lol 
HTH
Been there, done that…AndyD may recall it 
I recommend spending some time with Mr Walsh at North Weald if you want to get your head around it. Left foot braking and heel/toe is when you really need some background in tap-dancing
Ok. My ‘everyday’ car definately cuts the power when the brake pedal is pressed.
I am ok with heel and toe, no probs there. I just dont get left foot braking, is it as applicable to circuit driving as it is to rally driving ?
Does ‘Mr Walsh’ allow you to use their cars to learn in or is the instruction done in your own vehicle ? Do you have a link so I can have a browse ?
Left foot braking is best suited to FWD cars…
It is an alternative to jabbing the handbrake during a corner whilst still on the power to flick the back round (to swap from understeer to oversteer) …
As pointed out tho most modern ECU’s will not allow power and foorbrake at the same time…
Heel and toe is for RWD cars to avoid lock up whike heavy breaking and downshifting… Only really needed if you disable the ABS (take bloomin fuse out !)
All in my humble opinion only !
Ps in a Four wheel drive car different rules apply …Video above…
Thanks.
I think H&T applies to all cars, doesnt it? I thought it was about stopping the tyres locking up and smoothing the gear change to keep the car flat and neutral before turning into a corner. Also, what impact does ABS have ? Just interested.
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Best to learn it on a wide empty track if you want to try it - hitting the brake hard instead of the clutch can give nasty surprises …chuckles at bad memories, lol
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Been there, done that…AndyD may recall it
I recommend spending some time with Mr Walsh at North Weald if you want to get your head around it. Left foot braking and heel/toe is when you really need some background in tap-dancing [/quote]
I recall a sharp blow to the head yes - So reminder whilst you dont have to wear seat belts on a Walshy Day its recommended when testing left foot braking
I only use it going through hall bends at cadwell as the corners are that quick after one another I find it helps to shift about the weight to help with turn in. Only problem is that I can’t do it the normal way now or I end up on the grass on the left before the hairpin :crazy:
It’s more used in FWD cars with diffs as some diffs only operate whilst the accelerator is being pressed. <LINK_TEXT text=“YouTube … ature=user”>YouTube</LINK_TEXT>
found this which is interesting …
Left foot braking - by Autocar.co.uk - YouTube
sorry, but wouldn’t take too much from that informercial - it’s rubbish. Left foot braking has been around a long time before ‘clever diffs’ lol; and as for either accelerating or braking only, welcome to jerking.
It’s for getting every tenth out of a drive, race or rally regardless. It may make you a little safer in normal driving due to being able to do it if required, but it has little relevance for day to day driving. You will have a lot of fun and satisfaction learning it I am sure.
I used to use left foot braking as normal when I had an automatic. Until they put all these stupid interlocks on modern cars, I often used it in slippery conditions to stop the driven wheels from spinning up and breaking traction under acceleration and to keep some drive in the wheels to prevent lock up when braking. I’ve not found a need to use it in the Exige on track but I always heel and toe down the box.
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sorry, but wouldn’t take too much from that informercial - it’s rubbish. Left foot braking has been around a long time before ‘clever diffs’ lol; and as for either accelerating or braking only, welcome to jerking.
It’s for getting every tenth out of a drive, race or rally regardless. It may make you a little safer in normal driving due to being able to do it if required, but it has little relevance for day to day driving. You will have a lot of fun and satisfaction learning it I am sure. [/quote]
He can drive a bit that Chris Harris though, are you sure its rubbish ?
Certainly he can drive; doesn’t change the facts tho
I just use LFB to put some grip on the front or as a confidence inspirer 
My E90 Beemer doesnt cut the fuel when on both, thankfully. I think all VAG’s do and Fords.