One of the main features of the new Ford Mustang is called Electronic Drift Brake, or just EDB. The manufacturer never bothered to explain its working principle in detail, but The Drive attended the preview event and learned the most important bits.
The car uses servomotors to control the rear brakes, meaning that the handbrake is not physically connected to the brakes. In Drift Mode, the driver raises the lever and the servomotors press on the brakes for as long as the handbrake lever is raised (you cannot make it stay in this raised position). According to the company, the new brake system works much faster than the traditional designs do and applies between 4 and 5 times the effort.
Using the EDB is only possible in Track Mode and requires pushing a button on the touchscreen first. The feature supports two modes – Beginner and Expert. For those who would like a custom touch, different brake lever designs are available.