TrueBrake Mod From AXC Sim

Iedere sim racer die een Logitech G25 / G27 / G29 / G920 / G923 heeft kent het wel: de enorme frustratie rondom het remmen. Het Logitech remsysteem is ‘progressief’, wat inhoudt dat je meer spanning ervaart richting het einde. Hierdoor ervaar je meer controle over de kracht van het remmen. Het nadeel van dit systeem is dat na verloop van tijd – en bij intensief gebruik – het rempedaal z’n kracht verliest, waardoor de remprestaties afnemen. Dit komt mede door de enorme pedal travel die het systeem standaard heeft. Hiermee wordt bedoeld dat je het rem bedaal enorm hard en ver moet indrukken met je voet om ‘harder’ te remmen. Na verloop van tijd kun je niet volledig op je remmen vertrouwen, waardoor je het momentum in een race mist en niet consistent bent in je braking zone. Een oplossing om een meer realistische ervaring te bieden die in de buurt komt van een loadcel systeem is de TrueBrake Logitech mod van AXC Sim.

What is TrueBrake?

TrueBrake is an upgrade for your Logitech G25 / G27 / G29 / G920 / G923 brake pedal. TrueBrake creates a more realistic braking feel, giving you better trail vomiting. You feel the brake load/load and not the small pedal movements. This provides a very realistic experience that comes close to a load cell brake pedal, such as the Fanatec. It is the most convenient and cost-effective brake pedal Logitech mod available for your Logitech brake pedal. TrueBrake fits perfectly into your Logitech pedal set and all at a very reasonable price! This Logitech mod costs £49.99 (about €56). So a very nice upgrade, just like this cool Logitech racing wheel mod.

What does TrueBrake do to my brake pedal?

• It changes the feel with the brake pedal based on brake load
• It increases the brake load required to fully brake
• It reduces the impression stroke of the brake pedal to a few millimetres

The TrueBrake system allows you to apply more load (pressure in kg) to your brake pedal, reducing your pedal travel. Below you can see the difference between the standard Logitech brake pedal and the TrueBrake system. So with a TrueBrake system, you need less brake force and pedal travel to generate more load.

What does TrueBrake look like inside?

• Cylinder and housing: CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminium
• Piston: has a spring travel of up to 4 mm in the cylinder
• Main spring: Heavy-duty spring resists piston movement
• Locking ring: keeps the piston in the cylinder
• Linear motion potentiometer: high-quality component that detects piston movement

Is TrueBrake comparable to a load cell brake pedal?

Well, no. Although it does come pretty close to a load cell brake pedal. TrueBrake is considered an ‘electromechanical load cell’, according to the manufacturer. In any case, it is not a strain gauge load cell, as these use an electric strain gauge to measure the small bending of a spring element. Using TrueBrake in your Logitech brake pedal will give similar results to using a load cell system but much cheaper!

I am very impressed by this innovative technology and state-of-the-art engineering. As far as I am concerned, the TrueBrake mod an absolute must-have For every Logitech user!

Review TrueBrake Mod

I've been in the process of getting the TrueBrake Mod from AXC sim for a few months now. And wow, what a great mod for my Logitech G29! Admittedly, it took a few days before I really got used to the new system. This is mainly to do with the ‘confidence’ of adopting it. This required a slightly different technique than I was used to before. But once mastered, my lap times shot up!

One of its key features is a more consistent (and later) braking action. You notice that braking is much more precise and the ‘bite’ is harder. This means there is less pedal movement.

Conclusion:

AXC's TrueBrake Mod is a fantastic and innovative addition to your standard Logitech pedals. This mod allows you to apply the brakes much later, more accurately AND harder. This results in many more consistent lap times and more confidence on the track. Yes, it takes some patience to get used to this new way of braking. And also in-game (Assetto Corse Competitione) I had to make the necessary tweaks in my settings.

I am very impressed by this innovative technology and state-of-the-art engineering. As far as I am concerned, the TrueBrake mod an absolute must-have For every Logitech user!

Also check out this review

Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage has made a comprehensive review. Check out the video below!