diff --git a/common/params.cc b/common/params.cc
index f8ff09c..5de1b3f 100644
--- a/common/params.cc
+++ b/common/params.cc
@@ -365,6 +365,7 @@ std::unordered_map<std::string, uint32_t> keys = {
     {"ShowStorageLeft", PERSISTENT},
     {"ShowStorageUsed", PERSISTENT},
     {"Sidebar", PERSISTENT},
+    {"SmoothBraking", PERSISTENT},
     {"StandardFollow", PERSISTENT},
     {"StandardJerk", PERSISTENT},
     {"StandbyMode", PERSISTENT},
diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_mpc_lib/long_mpc.py b/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_mpc_lib/long_mpc.py
index 48ec7bb..0e1c1d3 100755
--- a/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_mpc_lib/long_mpc.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_mpc_lib/long_mpc.py
@@ -243,6 +243,7 @@ class LongitudinalMpc:
   def __init__(self, mode='acc'):
     # FrogPilot variables
     self.acceleration_offset = 1
+    self.braking_offset = 1
 
     self.mode = mode
     self.solver = AcadosOcpSolverCython(MODEL_NAME, ACADOS_SOLVER_TYPE, N)
@@ -296,7 +297,7 @@ class LongitudinalMpc:
 
   def set_weights(self, prev_accel_constraint=True, custom_personalities=False, aggressive_jerk=0.5, standard_jerk=1.0, relaxed_jerk=1.0, personality=log.LongitudinalPersonality.standard):
     jerk_factor = get_jerk_factor(custom_personalities, aggressive_jerk, standard_jerk, relaxed_jerk, personality)
-    jerk_factor /= np.mean(self.acceleration_offset)
+    jerk_factor /= np.mean(self.acceleration_offset + self.braking_offset)
 
     if self.mode == 'acc':
       a_change_cost = A_CHANGE_COST if prev_accel_constraint else 0
@@ -373,6 +374,14 @@ class LongitudinalMpc:
     else:
       self.acceleration_offset = 1
 
+    # Offset by FrogAi for FrogPilot for a more natural approach to a slower lead
+    if frogpilot_planner.smoother_braking:
+      distance_factor = np.maximum(1, lead_xv_0[:,0] - (lead_xv_0[:,1] * t_follow))
+      self.braking_offset = np.clip((v_ego - lead_xv_0[:,1]) - COMFORT_BRAKE, 1, distance_factor)
+      t_follow = t_follow / self.braking_offset
+    else:
+      self.braking_offset = 1
+
     # LongitudinalPlan variables for onroad driving insights
     if self.status:
       self.safe_obstacle_distance = int(np.mean(get_safe_obstacle_distance(v_ego, t_follow)))
diff --git a/selfdrive/frogpilot/functions/frogpilot_planner.py b/selfdrive/frogpilot/functions/frogpilot_planner.py
index e59e7d6..0d88eaa 100644
--- a/selfdrive/frogpilot/functions/frogpilot_planner.py
+++ b/selfdrive/frogpilot/functions/frogpilot_planner.py
@@ -164,6 +164,7 @@ class FrogPilotPlanner:
     self.deceleration_profile = params.get_int("DecelerationProfile") if longitudinal_tune else 0
     self.aggressive_acceleration = longitudinal_tune and params.get_bool("AggressiveAcceleration")
     self.increased_stopping_distance = params.get_int("StoppingDistance") * (1 if self.is_metric else CV.FOOT_TO_METER) if longitudinal_tune else 0
+    self.smoother_braking = longitudinal_tune and params.get_bool("SmoothBraking")
 
     self.map_turn_speed_controller = params.get_bool("MTSCEnabled")
     if self.map_turn_speed_controller:
diff --git a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc
index 5d7944c..1ee099d 100644
--- a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc
+++ b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ FrogPilotControlsPanel::FrogPilotControlsPanel(SettingsWindow *parent) : FrogPil
     {"DecelerationProfile", "Deceleration Profile", "Change the deceleration rate to be either sporty or eco-friendly.", ""},
     {"AggressiveAcceleration", "Aggressive Acceleration With Lead", "Increase acceleration aggressiveness when following a lead vehicle from a stop.", ""},
     {"StoppingDistance", "Increase Stop Distance Behind Lead", "Increase the stopping distance for a more comfortable stop from lead vehicles.", ""},
+    {"SmoothBraking", "Smoother Braking Behind Lead", "Smoothen out the braking behavior when approaching slower vehicles.", ""},
 
     {"Model", "Model Selector", "Choose your preferred openpilot model.", "../assets/offroad/icon_calibration.png"},
 
diff --git a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h
index 34ad074..0a9a9dd 100644
--- a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h
+++ b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ private:
   std::set<QString> fireTheBabysitterKeys = {"NoLogging", "MuteOverheated", "NoUploads", "OfflineMode"};
   std::set<QString> laneChangeKeys = {"LaneChangeTime", "LaneDetection", "LaneDetectionWidth", "OneLaneChange"};
   std::set<QString> lateralTuneKeys = {"ForceAutoTune", "NNFF"};
-  std::set<QString> longitudinalTuneKeys = {"AccelerationProfile", "DecelerationProfile", "AggressiveAcceleration", "StoppingDistance"};
+  std::set<QString> longitudinalTuneKeys = {"AccelerationProfile", "DecelerationProfile", "AggressiveAcceleration", "SmoothBraking", "StoppingDistance"};
   std::set<QString> mtscKeys = {"DisableMTSCSmoothing", "MTSCAggressiveness", "MTSCCurvatureCheck", "MTSCLimit"};
   std::set<QString> qolKeys = {"DisableOnroadUploads", "HigherBitrate", "NavChill", "PauseLateralOnSignal", "ReverseCruise", "SetSpeedOffset"};
   std::set<QString> speedLimitControllerKeys = {};