About this addon
🧑✈️ Soft Brake
Smooth your flight experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 by mapping elevator to brake pedal for gradual braking without keyboard hassle.
Soft Brake seamlessly integrates with MSFS, showing a live braking progress bar and enhancing your control. Your elevator input is now your brake pedal, allowing for smooth and precise braking. No more abrupt stops or keyboard fumbling.
⭐ No extra hardware needed
Use your existing joystick or yoke to control gradual braking in MSFS. Simply push it forward to brake, like a pedal.
⭐ Easy to use
Braking force bar will automatically appear in MSFS when you start braking.
⭐ No more keyboard spamming
Approaching a gate? Stop pressing the keyboard for that perfect smooth stop. Just use your elevator input.
⭐ Configurable
Adjust Soft Brake settings to your style. You can ignore braking when it's not needed - for example when aircraft is in the air.
⭐ Live Feedback
Compact design that fits seamlessly into your MSFS interface.
⭐ No Hassle
No extra software needed. Just put into your community folder, start MSFS and activate in the toolbar.
📝 Instruction
- Copy the "soft-brake" folder
- Paste it into your Microsoft Flight Simulator "Community" folder
- Open the SofBrake Settings in the toolbar (soft brake icon with small gear symbol)
- Enter your license code to activate the plugin
- Push your joystick forward, check if the "braking" bar appears on the screen, on the left side
Requirements
- MSFS2020 or MSFS2024
- Internet connection
- Plugin may not work in the carrer mode in MSFS2024!
Changelog
- Fixed braking issues when applying brakes quickly multiple times - Fixed brakes getting stuck when an ignore condition for braking occurs during braking
- Added "ground speed" to the braking bar - Fixed issue with locked calibration buttons
- Added scroll functionality to the Settings window
- Add confirmation message that Soft Brake engine is enabled - Added calibration settings - Fixed some bugs with braking when conditions were not met after braking started - Added an "Enable" button to ensure the Soft Brake engine can be switched on manually in case MSFS kills the process
User Reviews
Andav
VerifiedApr 11, 2026
its a excellent product, i have only a joystick and braking was harder and agrgesive, after using softbrake, now braking is very easy and smoothly.
nachos9
VerifiedApr 9, 2026
I already have two buttons on my throttle for differential wheel braking, but they're only on/off buttons. My braking was still a mess and I don't want to use my rudder pedals. I was skeptical at first, but SoftBrake is my new best friend. Braking action is progressive and smooth. Small bit of money well spent.
Amo
VerifiedMar 19, 2026
It's not bad, but there are still a few bugs. For example, it doesn't work properly after landing with the PMDG 772. Occasionally, you have to apply the brakes as hard as possible to release them. This helps, but it's clear that it's not fully native to MSFS 2024.
SKKawakaze
VerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Superb addon for player like me using controller and hate default key-pressing brakes since braking axis bug on controllers. Some minor issues need to be investigated from my point of view: 1. On PMDG 777s, elevator axis detection is a bit weird after landing, which shows approximate -0.22 when control surface is neutral, whether flaps is still extended or fully retracted, only after landing. This cause some inconvenient adjust when flying 777s and between other aircraft. 2. Brakes still getting stuck sometimes after braking. It needs a short full braking action to free the brakes, or it will stays on and stop the plane. Other than that, this is truly amazing tool. Keep it up!
PaulusP
VerifiedFeb 22, 2026
Today I purchased Soft Brake for MSFS2020. The standard braking in MSFS is simply on or off, so reducing the speed smoothly (from 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1,5-1- 0,5 KN) while approaching the gate is not possible. But with Soft brake I parked my aircraft smoothly (and realistically ! ) like never before. Highly recommendded!
aaben123
VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Basically just what I wanted, so glad I found this. It keeps resetting my calibration for every flight, but I'm still happy.
lukeid123
VerifiedJan 29, 2026
Simple application that allows for smoother braking application. Setup was easy, just put in the Addons folder, launch MSFS and enter the license. Only issue is sometimes the brakes do not release when releasing the elevator input stick when using A32NX
dave81
VerifiedJan 22, 2026
I use a a pretty simple setup and always used the trigger for brakes on my TCA sidestick. This is an incredibly valuable tool. I now have smooth braking with the Fenix airbus which was impossible before. I especially love being able to calibrate exactly how I want it. Thank you!
Geirr
VerifiedJan 17, 2026
After the latest update it finally works the way I expected it to work. Ill give it 5 stars now.
Hi, I've just added calibration option to the Soft Brake settings. Can you please try to use that to fix the 5% issue?
lila6776
VerifiedDec 28, 2025
Small program, big impact.
DedTreeJig
VerifiedDec 26, 2025
Much smoother then using the flight stick trigger button.
JacobHoeven1989
VerifiedDec 11, 2025
Love it! No more button press.
penerbangkoboi
VerifiedNov 1, 2025
This feature’s really cool, I found it super useful on the Fenix A320. Would be awesome if there was a custom analog input assignment option built into the app so it wouldn’t mess with the Y elevator axis anymore. For now, 3 stars until the next improvement.
dansch91
VerifiedJul 13, 2025
Nice Program. Sometimes it don´t works well on my Fenix A320. The brakes block and it´s difficult to unblock it. If that will be improved, i´d give more stars.
Hi, it was fixed some time ago. Can you please let me know if your problem still persists?
Nashcat
VerifiedJul 10, 2025
Too much stick travel is required to start the application of the brakes, then it comes on too fast and the plane screeches to a halt. Then they don't fully release when the stick is returned to neutral. C-172 and DC-6 so far.
Thank you. This will be fixed in the next update. Also, the manual calibration option will be added.
nicoz0
VerifiedJul 2, 2025
I only give two stars until the program is improved. If it is improved, I will give more. at the moment the program is unusable, the brake blocks and the plane stops, which forces the use of the brake from under the button. so crap....
Hi! Can you please let me know on which airplane your issue is occurring? I'll check it.
lmhariano
VerifiedJul 1, 2025
Interesting concept. However, after centering elevator axis, there's a residual brake application left, which makes taxi harder or even impossible. Will revise this when the issue is fixed.
Hi, the calibration option was added recently. Can you please verify if it's okay now? Thank you 🙏
HuntingShelf762
VerifiedJun 30, 2025
It's good, wish it didn't force you to push the brake button after use and wish it was more consistent between aircraft but it's still good.
Marcos2858
VerifiedJun 21, 2025
Really like it so far. But i would appreciate a setting to adjust the sensitivity. Then i would give 5 Stars.
icarrus
VerifiedJun 21, 2025
Installed and works flawless , brilliant addy mate thanks !
Soft Brake
Soft Brake is an add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 that enhances the braking experience by mapping aileron input to brake pedals for smoother stops. This mod eliminates the need for keyboard use during landing and taxiing, offering a live braking progress bar for improved control and feedback. It requires no additional hardware, as users can simply use their existing joystick or yoke, and features customizable options for seamless integration into the simulator.
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Details
- Category
- Utilities
- Release Date
- Jun 19, 2025
- Last Updated
- Dec 12, 2025
- Reviews
- 20
- Compatibility
- MSFS2020/24
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