diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Default/four-axis-joystick.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Default/four-axis-joystick.xml
index e5c8cca8c..30cb841b9 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Default/four-axis-joystick.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Default/four-axis-joystick.xml
@@ -51,25 +51,13 @@ joystick, and that the first button is the trigger.
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Default/joystick.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Default/joystick.xml
index f23992b4a..af65b20a2 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Default/joystick.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Default/joystick.xml
@@ -44,25 +44,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/attack-3.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/attack-3.xml
index cd4a0d057..86397b721 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/attack-3.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/attack-3.xml
@@ -44,25 +44,13 @@
 	<button n="0">
 		<desc>Brakes</desc>
 		<binding>
-			<command>property-assign</command>
-			<property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-			<value type="double">1.0</value>
-		</binding>
-		<binding>
-			<command>property-assign</command>
-			<property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-			<value type="double">1.0</value>
+			<command>nasal</command>
+			<script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
 		</binding>
 		<mod-up>
 			<binding>
-				<command>property-assign</command>
-				<property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-				<value type="double">0.0</value>
-			</binding>
-			<binding>
-				<command>property-assign</command>
-				<property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-				<value type="double">0.0</value>
+				<command>nasal</command>
+				<script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
 			</binding>
 		</mod-up>
 	</button>
@@ -113,39 +101,35 @@
 			</binding>
 		</mod-up>
 	</button>
-	
-	<button n="8">
-		<desc>Right brake</desc>
-		<binding>
-			<command>property-assign</command>
-			<property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-			<value type="double">1.0</value>
-		</binding>
-		<mod-up>
-			<binding>
-				<command>property-assign</command>
-				<property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-				<value type="double">0.0</value>
-			</binding>
-		</mod-up>
-	</button>
-	
+
 	<button n="7">
 		<desc>Left brake</desc>
 		<binding>
-			<command>property-assign</command>
-			<property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-			<value type="double">1.0</value>
+			<command>nasal</command>
+			<script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
 		</binding>
 		<mod-up>
 			<binding>
-				<command>property-assign</command>
-				<property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-				<value type="double">0.0</value>
+				<command>nasal</command>
+				<script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
 			</binding>
 		</mod-up>
 	</button>
 
+	<button n="8">
+		<desc>Right brake</desc>
+		<binding>
+			<command>nasal</command>
+			<script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
+		</binding>
+		<mod-up>
+			<binding>
+				<command>nasal</command>
+				<script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
+			</binding>
+		</mod-up>
+	</button>
+	
 	<button n="10">
 		<desc>Gear up</desc>
 		<repeatable>false</repeatable>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/extreme-3d-pro.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/extreme-3d-pro.xml
index 885c7c93a..fbc071911 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/extreme-3d-pro.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/extreme-3d-pro.xml
@@ -126,25 +126,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -198,34 +186,30 @@ $Id$
   </mod-up>
  </button>
 
- <button n="11">
-  <desc>Right brake</desc>
+ <button n="10">
+  <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
 
- <button n="10">
-  <desc>Left brake</desc>
+ <button n="11">
+  <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/freedom2-4.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/freedom2-4.xml
index 221415865..574305e4c 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/freedom2-4.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/freedom2-4.xml
@@ -135,25 +135,13 @@
         <windows>0</windows>
       </number>
       <binding>
-        <command>property-assign</command>
-        <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-        <value type="double">1.0</value>
-      </binding>
-      <binding>
-        <command>property-assign</command>
-        <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-        <value type="double">1.0</value>
+        <command>nasal</command>
+        <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
       </binding>
       <mod-up>
         <binding>
-          <command>property-assign</command>
-          <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-          <value type="double">0.0</value>
-        </binding>
-        <binding>
-          <command>property-assign</command>
-          <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-          <value type="double">0.0</value>
+          <command>nasal</command>
+          <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
         </binding>
       </mod-up>
     </button>
@@ -242,26 +230,6 @@
       </mod-up>
     </button>
 
-    <button>
-      <desc>Right brake</desc>
-      <number>
-        <unix>7</unix>
-        <windows>7</windows>
-      </number>
-      <binding>
-        <command>property-assign</command>
-        <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-        <value type="double">1.0</value>
-      </binding>
-      <mod-up>
-        <binding>
-          <command>property-assign</command>
-          <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-          <value type="double">0.0</value>
-        </binding>
-      </mod-up>
-    </button>
-
     <button>
       <desc>Left brake</desc>
       <number>
@@ -269,15 +237,31 @@
         <windows>6</windows>
       </number>
       <binding>
-        <command>property-assign</command>
-        <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-        <value type="double">1.0</value>
+        <command>nasal</command>
+        <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
       </binding>
       <mod-up>
         <binding>
-          <command>property-assign</command>
-          <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-          <value type="double">0.0</value>
+          <command>nasal</command>
+          <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
+        </binding>
+      </mod-up>
+    </button>
+
+    <button>
+      <desc>Right brake</desc>
+      <number>
+        <unix>7</unix>
+        <windows>7</windows>
+      </number>
+      <binding>
+        <command>nasal</command>
+        <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
+      </binding>
+      <mod-up>
+        <binding>
+          <command>nasal</command>
+          <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
         </binding>
       </mod-up>
     </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-extreme-digital-3d.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-extreme-digital-3d.xml
index 0628bf709..8f20746f8 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-extreme-digital-3d.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-extreme-digital-3d.xml
@@ -142,25 +142,13 @@ $Id$
    <windows>0</windows>
   </number>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -241,15 +229,13 @@ $Id$
    <windows>5</windows>
   </number>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -262,15 +248,13 @@ $Id$
    <windows>6</windows>
   </number>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force-3d.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force-3d.xml
index c65640e1e..f394e185c 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force-3d.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force-3d.xml
@@ -110,25 +110,13 @@
 	<button n="0">
 		<desc>Brakes</desc>
 		<binding>
-			<command>property-assign</command>
-			<property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-			<value type="double">1.0</value>
-		</binding>
-		<binding>
-			<command>property-assign</command>
-			<property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-			<value type="double">1.0</value>
+			<command>nasal</command>
+			<script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
 		</binding>
 		<mod-up>
 			<binding>
-				<command>property-assign</command>
-				<property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-				<value type="double">0.0</value>
-			</binding>
-			<binding>
-				<command>property-assign</command>
-				<property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-				<value type="double">0.0</value>
+				<command>nasal</command>
+				<script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
 			</binding>
 		</mod-up>
 	</button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force.xml
index 9b230aedd..c429f979c 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-force.xml
@@ -117,25 +117,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -187,31 +175,29 @@ $Id$
  </button>
 
  <button n="6">
+  <desc>Left brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
 
  <button n="7">
+  <desc>Right brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-rumblepad-usb.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-rumblepad-usb.xml
index 68eceff1b..183118416 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-rumblepad-usb.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Logitech/wingman-rumblepad-usb.xml
@@ -165,33 +165,29 @@ $Id$
  </button>
 
  <button n="6">
-  <repeatable>true</repeatable>
+  <desc>Left brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-adjust</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <step>0.1</step>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value>0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
 
  <button n="7">
-  <repeatable>true</repeatable>
+  <desc>Right brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-adjust</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <step>0.1</step>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value>0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Macally/istick-usb.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Macally/istick-usb.xml
index adc134172..b739fb089 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Macally/istick-usb.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Macally/istick-usb.xml
@@ -160,25 +160,13 @@ Layout:
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/MegaWorld/USB-Game-Controllers.xml b/Input/Joysticks/MegaWorld/USB-Game-Controllers.xml
index 9f8692800..5c2a81841 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/MegaWorld/USB-Game-Controllers.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/MegaWorld/USB-Game-Controllers.xml
@@ -81,18 +81,12 @@
     <desc>Brakes</desc>
     <binding>
       <command>nasal</command>
-      <script>
-           interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-left", 1, 0.075);
-           interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-right", 1, 0.075)
-   </script>
+      <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
     </binding>
     <mod-up>
       <binding>
         <command>nasal</command>
-        <script>
-            interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-left", 0, 0.075);
-            interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-right", 0, 0.075)
-    </script>
+        <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
       </binding>
     </mod-up>
   </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-3d-pro.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-3d-pro.xml
index b88dbed47..b29ffd535 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-3d-pro.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-3d-pro.xml
@@ -105,25 +105,13 @@
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -196,15 +184,13 @@
  <button n="6">
   <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -212,15 +198,13 @@
  <button n="7">
   <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed-pro.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed-pro.xml
index 1dca0f951..fe409ea59 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed-pro.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed-pro.xml
@@ -126,25 +126,13 @@ $Id:
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -202,15 +190,13 @@ $Id:
  <button n="4">
   <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -218,15 +204,13 @@ $Id:
  <button n="6">
   <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed.xml
index 396f7f50e..c295c49ea 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed.xml
@@ -105,25 +105,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="1">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -181,15 +169,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="4">
   <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -197,15 +183,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="6">
   <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed2.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed2.xml
index 8fb2479f4..c4707a068 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed2.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-force-feed2.xml
@@ -136,25 +136,13 @@
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -162,15 +150,13 @@
  <button n="2">
   <desc>Left Brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -178,15 +164,13 @@
  <button n="3">
   <desc>Right Brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-precision-pro.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-precision-pro.xml
index 1f1f6b82e..4ee916296 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-precision-pro.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder-precision-pro.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 ************************************************************************
 * Bindings for Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro joystick.
 *
-*                                            
+*
 * Axis 0:                         ailerons
 * Axis 1:                         elevator
 * Axis 2(Unix)/3(Win) (twist):    rudder
@@ -152,25 +152,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -237,31 +225,27 @@ $Id$
  <button n="6">
   <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
- 
-<button n="7">
+
+ <button n="7">
   <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -269,10 +253,10 @@ $Id$
  <button>
   <desc>Gear Toggle.</desc>
   <number>
-    <unix>8</unix>
-    <mac>8</mac>
-    <windows>9</windows>
-   </number>  
+   <unix>8</unix>
+   <mac>8</mac>
+   <windows>9</windows>
+  </number>
   <repeatable>false</repeatable>
   <binding>
    <command>nasal</command>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder.xml
index a421a532b..2fa9798cd 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Microsoft/sidewinder.xml
@@ -57,25 +57,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="1">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -84,15 +72,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="2">
   <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -100,15 +86,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="3">
   <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/Cyborg-3d-Rumble-Force.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/Cyborg-3d-Rumble-Force.xml
index 8b91fe9de..8025dca55 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/Cyborg-3d-Rumble-Force.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/Cyborg-3d-Rumble-Force.xml
@@ -116,25 +116,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -151,15 +139,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="2">
   <desc>Left Brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -167,15 +153,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="3">
   <desc>Right Brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/ST290-Pro.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/ST290-Pro.xml
index 0ec6adc45..438481113 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/ST290-Pro.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/ST290-Pro.xml
@@ -133,25 +133,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X45.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X45.xml
index d6fa69047..e49496d73 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X45.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X45.xml
@@ -197,25 +197,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X8-30.xml b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X8-30.xml
index 129772fce..4a723f685 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X8-30.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/Saitek/X8-30.xml
@@ -102,25 +102,13 @@ $Id$
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Attack-Throttle.xml b/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Attack-Throttle.xml
index 374977ad3..a879f660d 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Attack-Throttle.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Attack-Throttle.xml
@@ -47,52 +47,8 @@
  <axis n="2">
   <desc>Throttle</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[0]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[1]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[2]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[3]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[4]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[5]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[6]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-scale</command>
-   <property>/controls/engines/engine[7]/throttle</property>
-   <offset type="double">1.0</offset>
-   <factor type="double">0.5</factor>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.throttleAxis()</script>
   </binding>
  </axis>
 
@@ -148,25 +104,13 @@
  <button n="0">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -224,15 +168,13 @@
  <button n="4">
   <desc>Right brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, 1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, 1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
@@ -240,15 +182,13 @@
  <button n="5">
   <desc>Left brake</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1, -1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0, -1)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/FCS.xml b/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/FCS.xml
index ac4e1cf73..63fab585c 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/FCS.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/FCS.xml
@@ -93,18 +93,12 @@ Eric Hathaway <hathaway@uplink.net> : "Nasal-ized" the joystick configuration,
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
    <command>nasal</command>
-   <script>
-           interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-left", 1, 0.075);
-           interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-right", 1, 0.075)
-   </script>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
     <command>nasal</command>
-    <script>
-            interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-left", 0, 0.075);
-            interpolate("/controls/gear/brake-right", 0, 0.075)
-    </script>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Top-Gun-Fox2-Pro-USB.xml b/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Top-Gun-Fox2-Pro-USB.xml
index cb7d517d0..8c199cddd 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Top-Gun-Fox2-Pro-USB.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/ThrustMaster/Top-Gun-Fox2-Pro-USB.xml
@@ -102,25 +102,13 @@
  <button n="1">
   <desc>Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
-  </binding>
-  <binding>
-   <command>property-assign</command>
-   <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-   <value type="double">1.0</value>
+   <command>nasal</command>
+   <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
   </binding>
   <mod-up>
    <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-left</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
-   </binding>
-   <binding>
-    <command>property-assign</command>
-    <property>/controls/gear/brake-right</property>
-    <value type="double">0.0</value>
+    <command>nasal</command>
+    <script>controls.applyBrakes(0)</script>
    </binding>
   </mod-up>
  </button>