diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index bdf92feac8..615316539d 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 - Fix: [#21794] Lay-down coaster cars reverse on first frames of downwards corkscrew.
 - Fix: [#23368] Incorrect refund amount when deleting track pieces at or above 96m.
 - Fix: [#23508] Simultaneous virtual floors shown for ride and footpath.
+- Fix: [#23512] Holding brakes are skipped if they’re too close together.
 - Fix: [#23581] [Plugin] Food/drink items given to guests have no consumption duration set.
 - Fix: [#23591] “Install new track” button in Track Designs Manager is misaligned.
 - Fix: [#23618] Can no longer build diagonal brakes & block brakes on Steeplechase, Inverted Lay-down, & Inverted Multi-Dim roller coasters.
diff --git a/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp b/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp
index f7ef26be86..7de365c43f 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ using namespace OpenRCT2;
 // It is used for making sure only compatible builds get connected, even within
 // single OpenRCT2 version.
 
-constexpr uint8_t kNetworkStreamVersion = 2;
+constexpr uint8_t kNetworkStreamVersion = 3;
 
 const std::string kNetworkStreamID = std::string(OPENRCT2_VERSION) + "-" + std::to_string(kNetworkStreamVersion);
 
diff --git a/src/openrct2/ride/Vehicle.cpp b/src/openrct2/ride/Vehicle.cpp
index ad7518d355..be6de68fec 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/ride/Vehicle.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/ride/Vehicle.cpp
@@ -5564,15 +5564,11 @@ void Vehicle::UpdateVelocity()
     }
     if (HasFlag(VehicleFlags::StoppedOnHoldingBrake))
     {
-        vertical_drop_countdown--;
-        if (vertical_drop_countdown == -70)
-        {
-            ClearFlag(VehicleFlags::StoppedOnHoldingBrake);
-        }
-        if (vertical_drop_countdown >= 0)
+        if (vertical_drop_countdown > 0)
         {
             nextVelocity = 0;
             acceleration = 0;
+            vertical_drop_countdown--;
         }
     }
     velocity = nextVelocity;
@@ -7060,6 +7056,10 @@ bool Vehicle::UpdateTrackMotionForwardsGetNewTrack(
     SetTrackDirection(location.direction);
     SetTrackType(trackType);
     PopulateBrakeSpeed(TrackLocation, *tileElement->AsTrack());
+    if (HasFlag(VehicleFlags::StoppedOnHoldingBrake) && vertical_drop_countdown <= 0)
+    {
+        ClearFlag(VehicleFlags::StoppedOnHoldingBrake);
+    }
     if (trackType == TrackElemType::OnRidePhoto)
     {
         trigger_on_ride_photo(TrackLocation, tileElement);
@@ -7470,7 +7470,10 @@ bool Vehicle::UpdateTrackMotionBackwardsGetNewTrack(TrackElemType trackType, con
     SetTrackType(trackType);
     SetTrackDirection(direction);
     PopulateBrakeSpeed(TrackLocation, *tileElement->AsTrack());
-
+    if (HasFlag(VehicleFlags::StoppedOnHoldingBrake) && vertical_drop_countdown <= 0)
+    {
+        ClearFlag(VehicleFlags::StoppedOnHoldingBrake);
+    }
     // There are two bytes before the move info list
     uint16_t trackTotalProgress = GetTrackProgress();
     *progress = trackTotalProgress - 1;