Compression Braking?

[PeTTey]

What is the general concensus on using your engine to slow down in conjunction with your brakes?

I know that you should ALWAYS do it when descending a steep grade to keep your brakes from overheating...but what about day-to-day stuff like coming up to a stop light at reasonable speeds?

Is it worth doing or are you sacrificing clutch wear (in the long run) over extended pad/rotor life?

[jefferson88]

I always gear down.... that was how I was taught to drive. As long as your not popping the clutch while in 2nd gear doing 100km I can't see it being overly abusive. Just my opinion though....

[Aman]

Rev match when downshifting, it'll negate any significant clutchwear. I downshift into all my stops.

Also, I think it *should* be better on gas to use the engine for slowing down instead of the brakes.

Aman

[white fish]

I do it most of the time

[RedRocket]

Originally posted by Aman
Rev match when downshifting, it'll negate any significant clutchwear. I downshift into all my stops.

Also, I think it *should* be better on gas to use the engine for slowing down instead of the brakes.

Aman

100% agree. Also, it does save gas because if you go in neutrel the engine will idle and burn gas. However if your coasting in gear the wheels keep the engine turning.

This is what I think about during traffic YAY!