So this is my first turbo car and I've always wondered how to brake boost, I tried looking it up on YouTube but couldn't really find anything. I am aware it wears your brakes down but a few times won't hurt if anyone knows and would like to tell me that would be great thanks

 

For purely informational reasons, not to be used for it's 'general use' reasons:

While cruising (like 3rd gear):
Left foot brake, while right foot on the throttle.
Watch boost gauge show pressure
Release brake.

Also FYI:
If you have an 11+ Evo, it likely won't work. There are thread discussions on this, and most of the threads got to ugly before a decisive answer was decided.

 

just keep it in a right gear

 

I have an 08 so it doesn't matter what gear you're in or what?

 

The one thing I'm not too sure on lol

 

You can do it in any gear.

 

Depends on what speed your cruising at, but don't load up your engine in a high gear at low RPMs, that's bad on the engine.

 

I don't think it's a good idea on our cars. Same goes with ebrake sliding. Don't do it!

 

The higher the rpms the better. For example: 40mph, 2nd gear is around 5k or so. Apply brake and gas to start building boost. It takes practice to get up to desired boost level without actually accelerating or slowing down. Once you get the feel of it you will know what to do.

I don't recommend or see any reason to do it in 4th or 5th gear.

 

I can't respond without breaking forum rules. But I'm sure saying that gives an idea of my response.

But I will say, I have never brake boosted. I have an 11 and can't do it.

 

My PM inbox is available if you care to elaborate more. Not quite sure what you mean.

 

Edit: Glad, that helped

 

What is your purpose in brake boosting?

I'm sure with proper driving technique you won't need to do this just for general all purpose driving around.

Good mods with a supporting tune will go a long way toward reducing spool and off boost response if that's what you're worried about.

 

Oh ok lol

 

It's a technique used in roll-on highway street racing. So, in terms of this forum, there is no need for it.