diff --git a/motor-control/firmware/stepper_motor/motor_hardware.cpp b/motor-control/firmware/stepper_motor/motor_hardware.cpp
index e6b657ebd..f45a09144 100644
--- a/motor-control/firmware/stepper_motor/motor_hardware.cpp
+++ b/motor-control/firmware/stepper_motor/motor_hardware.cpp
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ void MotorHardware::activate_motor() {
         // brake
         motor_hardware_delay(20);
         gpio::reset(pins.ebrake.value());
+        motor_hardware_delay(20);
     }
 }
 void MotorHardware::deactivate_motor() {