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Originally Posted by scrammer
Many drivers think it's full throttle then full brakes but "Trail braking" involves easing off the brake pedal so as not to let the car understeer, while still slowing it enough to make the corner.
"When approaching a corner, it's common practice to give full braking in a straight line. Trail braking begins when turning into the corner while at the same time easing off the brakes, but still applying enough pressure to make sure you don't fly off the course. With the right pressure applied, the car will balance out, and you'll make it through the turn. Add too much or too little, and the car will begin to push or understeer."
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I use the slang reference for this as "sponging off the brakes". It essentially allows the car to continue to take a set.