How a pneumatic sim racing brake pedal feels
Quick answer: in an SRP® pneumatic brake pedal, pressing the pedal compresses the air in a cylinder, so the resistance builds progressively and the movement is naturally damped. You set how hard it feels on the lever, and the set is assembled by hand in Barcelona.
Watch it in 15 seconds
Key facts
- Model in the video: SRP® GT-R pneumatic pedal set.
- Brake principle: compressed air in a cylinder (pneumatic), not fluid.
- Made: assembled by hand in our workshop in Barcelona, with the parts you choose.
- Colour: you choose the pedal colour when you configure it.
- Warranty: 3 years in Spain, 2 years in the rest of countries. [DATO: confirmar]
- Support: by email at support@simracing-pro.com.
What you are feeling
- Progressive resistance. The air inside the cylinder compresses as you press, so the pedal gets firmer the further it goes.
- Natural damping. The motion is smoothed by the air, which helps with trail braking and repeatable pressure.
- Adjustable hardness. Moving the anchor along the curved slot of the lever makes the brake softer or firmer. [DATO: confirmar que aplica al GT-R actual]
Why air?
With air, the resistance rises as the cylinder compresses, so you modulate the brake with your foot instead of pushing against a fixed stop. That is why many sim racers look for a pneumatic brake for trail braking and consistent pressure. [DATO: David confirma el texto técnico]
See the five-slide breakdown
On Instagram: How a pneumatic brake pedal feels, in five slides.
On YouTube: the 15-second Short.
What to compare when choosing pedals
- How the resistance builds along the travel.
- Whether hardness and travel are adjustable without replacing parts.
- What you can choose: colour, number of pedals, extras.
- Where it is built, the warranty and how support works.
Which SRP® pedal is this?
The video shows the SRP® GT-R. You choose the parts and the colour when you configure it, and every set is assembled by hand in Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
Is a pneumatic brake pedal the same as a hydraulic one?
No. A pneumatic pedal uses compressed air in a cylinder; a hydraulic one uses fluid. In both, resistance grows as you press. The SRP® GT-R uses air.
Can I make it softer or harder?
Yes, on the lever. [DATO: pasos exactos y herramienta]
Where can I get help with my pedals?
For anything not covered in our guides, write to support@simracing-pro.com. [DATO: añadir URL de la FAQ por producto cuando se publique]
Other SRP® products
SRP® GT-S (entry into pneumatic braking), SRP® Formula-R (open-wheel) and the SRP® HB pneumatic handbrake. All are configured on the website.