Are you on the latest version, v.0.21d?
Can you give more information, please?
- What platform are you on?
- What happened before the QTE you were you attempting, and which day was it?
- Are you experiencing any lag at all?
Also, for future reference, this type of issue with gameplay itself is typically best reserved for the latest update discussion or bug report thread. This thread is meant for players helping other players.
During the fight with Elise it doesn't matter how high my brawn is, the gauge doesn't increase. The highest (armor included) is at least 17.
With the clutchmates there is a bit of a difference, but it didn't change the outcome. By this point by including armor collected I had at least 30 brawn.
So I don't know if the stat is low for these points in the story or if the requirments for completing that particular QTE are just ridiculously high.