These cars are designed for handbrakes. Ensure your handbrake engagement brings the rear around quickly. If it feels sluggish, check the rear toe-in or decrease rear damper stiffness.
To make the handbrake "better" for specific uses like rally or drifting, you should adjust these settings: automobilista 2 handbrake better
Use the in-game calibration wizard to define the 0% and 100% points of your lever. These cars are designed for handbrakes
A digital input only recognizes two states: 0% or 100%. This causes the rear tires to lock instantly, upset the chassis balance, and kill your momentum. An analog handbrake uses a potentiometer or a load cell to measure the exact distance you pull the lever. This allows you to modulate the braking force, trailing off the handbrake just like a real rally driver. Adjust the Mechanical Stiffness To make the handbrake "better" for specific uses
Never pull the handbrake while driving completely straight. You must initiate a turn first to throw the car's weight to the outside tires. Once the chassis is loaded, a quick tug of the handbrake will instantly step the rear end out. Clutch Kick Coordination