How to Do a Brake Stand
by William McCoy
A brake stand wastes gas, puts unnecessary wear on your tires and brakes and, in the long run, costs you money. But it can be a fun trick to do in your car, especially in front of friends. The rebellious kid in all of us loves a little noise and smoke for a few moments. However, only attempt a brake stand in an open area away from other vehicles and people.
Step 1
Turn off your car's traction control or stability control function if the vehicle is so equipped.
Step 2
Engage your car's sport transmission mode if the vehicle so so equipped. The majority of vehicles do not have different transmission settings, but some high-end vehicles do.
Step 3
Press the brake pedal to the floor of the car with your left foot and hold it there.
Step 4
Press the gas pedal to the floor with your right foot until the engine is revving between 4,000 and 5,000 revolutions per minute.
Step 5
Release the brake with your left foot. Your tires will spin and smoke before finally catching the pavement and propelling the car forward.
References
Tips
- To make your tires smoke more, drive through a puddle or spray them with water before attempting the brake stand.
Things You'll Need
- Rear-wheel drive car
Warnings
- Because your car's back end can quickly jump from side to side once you release the brake, never do a brake stand when people are standing near your vehicle.
- When revving your engine, be sure to keep the tachometer's needle under the red warning line.
Writer Bio
Toronto-based journalist William McCoy has been writing since 1997, specializing in topics such as sports, nutrition and health. He serves as the Studio's sports and recreation section expert. McCoy is a journalism graduate of Ryerson University.
