Braking in an ESC; applies to electric?

[Brian]

I have only run electric. The idea of braking in an ESC for nitro makes sense to me; they have actual brakes, right? But how does braking apply to running electric, if it does?

[malici]

If you are asking about how the brakes work in an ESC I think it runs an alternating current (AC) through the motor to stop it but I can't be sure maybe some else knows.

Malici

[MJ]

The ESC internally switches the connections on your motor, which turns your motor into a generator. Since generators take torque to generate electricity, it causes drag which slows down your wheels.

[Brian]

Thanks for the help!