Braking in MX-5 and entry cars
Entry cars like the MX-5 and GR86 have almost no downforce, so grip stays the same from the top of the straight to the apex. The ideal pedal is close to flat until the turn-in point.
They are light and soft, so weight transfer matters more than raw grip. A smooth release rotates the car; snapping off the pedal unloads the front and the car pushes.
Tips
- Brake later than feels natural: these cars lose little speed on the straight, but stop quickly.
- Practise trail braking here. The habits carry over to every faster car.
- Check whether your car has ABS before trusting the limit zone in the planner.