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How to Change Brake Balance in Iracing

Learn how to change brake balance in iRacing fast. Step-by-step in-sim instructions for iRacing drivers plus quick tips to fix brake bias and stop instability.

If you need to know how to change brake balance in iRacing, the short answer: open the Garage setup and move the Brake Bias slider, or map the Brake Bias Increase/Decrease controls for on-the-fly changes (if the car supports it). You’re in the right place to fix this quickly.

Quick Answer: how to change brake balance in iracing

Open the Garage (ESC → Garage) → Setup, find the Brake Bias slider (front %), change in small steps and Save/Apply. For live adjustments map “Brake Bias Increase” and “Brake Bias Decrease” to a wheel or keyboard—some cars let changes take effect immediately; others require a pit stop.

What’s really going on

Brake balance (also called brake bias) sets how much braking force goes to the front vs the rear wheels. More front bias = less rear lockup but more understeer; more rear bias = more rotation but higher risk of spinning. iRacing exposes this as a setup slider for most cars. Some vehicles also let you change bias from the dash or while driving if you map the in-sim controls.

If you can’t change it, either you’re in a session state that requires a pit stop for setup changes (races), the car doesn’t support live bias changes, or the control isn’t mapped.

Step-by-step fix

Pause and open the Garage: press ESC → Garage while in practice, qualifying, or at pit lane.
Go to Setup: select the Setup tab; look for “Brake Bias” or “Brake Balance” — usually shown as a front % (e.g., 57%).
Adjust in small steps: change 1–2% at a time, apply and test a lap. Big jumps can cause instability.
Save or Apply: click Save or Apply so the change is stored for the session; in races this will apply when you pit.
Map live controls (recommended): Options → Controls → select your wheel/keyboard → search “Brake Bias Increase” and “Brake Bias Decrease” and assign buttons. This lets you adjust on track if the car supports it.
Test and fine-tune: do a few laps to see understeer/oversteer changes; undo if the car feels unstable.

Extra tips / checklist

Change bias in 1% or 2% increments—small moves are safer.
If the rear locks on braking, add front bias (+1–2%); if you can’t turn into corners, add rear bias.
Map both increase and decrease to buttons you can reach without taking hands off the wheel.
Some cars have a dash control; learn its display so you know the current % while driving.
Remember: brake bias changes won’t fix bad brake pressure or tire issues—check pad temp and tire temps too.

FAQs

Q: Can I change brake bias during a race?
A: Only if the car allows live adjustments or you pit and change the setup. Mapping the increase/decrease controls lets you change on track for cars that support it.

Q: What’s a safe amount to move brake bias?
A: Start with 1–2% changes. Test and re-evaluate after a lap or two.

Q: I don’t see a Brake Bias slider—what now?
A: Some series/cars hide settings or lock setups. Check the car’s setup page and the series rules; map the live control as a fallback.

Q: Will changing bias affect tire wear?
A: Yes—changing bias can change braking load distribution and affect tire temperatures. Monitor temps when you adjust.

Short wrap-up

To fix brake balance fast: open Garage → Setup → Brake Bias, change in small steps, and save. For on-the-fly control, map Brake Bias Increase/Decrease to wheel buttons and test in practice before racing.