Abstract: A jet ski braking system is provided including a jet ski having a bottom surface and a top control console including a steering mechanism, a seat and a pair of laterally spaced wells for placing feet of a rider. Also included is at least one pedal hingably coupled to the jet ski within one of the wells adjacent to the steering mechanism thereof. At least one brake flap is hingably mounted to the bottom surface of the jet ski. A connector assembly is included for lowering the brake flap upon the depression of the pedal.