I set up my 1/12 (13.5) and WGT to not have drag brake. I keep adding steering until I can drive only lifting for the tightest corners and stay on power to some degree everywhere else. I only use brakes when lining up for the start of mains and at the end of races. I find that if any craziness happens in front of me its best not to lift and drive through it or around it. If you lift or hit the brakes you get parked more often than not.

I haven't run any HW speedos in my Sedan yet. I do use the brakes in my sedan even in 17.5.