It looks like you’re asking about the “Disable Brakes” objective in the Reach Hyperion section of 007 First Light (not “ambush”—that’s likely an autocorrect slip). Here’s exactly how to complete it.

Quick answer: How to disable brakes in 007 First Light (Reach Hyperion)

During the “Reach Hyperion” mission, you’ll encounter a sequence where brakes are locking a lift or platform. To disable them:

  • Move to the left side of the area where the robot is breaking glass.
  • Open the hatch on that side.
  • Switch to your ESP gun (usually by pressing 3 on keyboard or the assigned weapon wheel slot).
  • Aim at the brake control panel and press the interact button (commonly Q on PC / Square on PlayStation / X on Xbox) to hack/disable it with the ESP.
  • Repeat on the right side : go to the opposite hatch, open it, and use the ESP gun on the second brake control.
  • Once both sides are disabled, the lift/platform will drop or unlock, allowing you to proceed.

Step-by-step walkthrough (with context)

This objective appears in Chapter 16 / “Reach Hyperion” segment, where Bond must sabotage emergency systems to progress through a core facility.

  1. Reach the brake area
    Follow the mission path until you see a large glass panel being broken by a security robot. The brake controls are on either side of this chamber.
  1. Left-side brake disable
    • Sneak or move to the left-hand side of the room.
    • Open the maintenance hatch.
    • Equip your ESP gun.
    • Target the brake control node and activate the ESP hack. You should see a short animation/effect confirming the system is overridden.
  1. Right-side brake disable
    • Cross to the right-hand side of the chamber.
    • Open the matching hatch.
    • Again, use the ESP gun on the second brake node.
  1. Proceed
    With both brake nodes disabled, the lift or platform will lower, and the “Disable Brakes” objective will complete. You can then continue toward “Destroy Android,” “Exit through Fan,” and “Enter Chamber.”

Tips if you get stuck

  • ESP gun not working? Ensure you’re actually aiming at the correct glowing panel/node—some players miss the exact interact point.
  • Can’t open hatch? Check for nearby enemies; sometimes you must clear the area first.
  • Objective not updating? Try moving a bit closer to the node before using the ESP; the interaction range can be finicky.

Trending context

As of mid-2026, multiple walkthroughs and short guides on YouTube specifically cover this “Disable Brakes” step, indicating it’s a common sticking point for players in the Reach Hyperion sequence.

TL;DR : Go left → open hatch → ESP the brake node; then go right → open hatch → ESP the second node. Both must be hacked to finish “Disable Brakes” in Reach Hyperion.

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