Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Engine braking or using Neutral and Brakes?

cotizi · 03-06-2010, 01:14 PM

With syncro rev its not much stress on tranny to downshift and engine brake. Because its effectively matching road speed to motor speed, the clutch wear should be minimal. This will also save the brake pads considerably. I had to get my rotors turned not too long ago, and the pads looked basically new after almost a year of driving.

edit: in the end, pads are cheaper than a clutch, but this is just my $0.02

03-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 217	With syncro rev its not much stress on tranny to downshift and engine brake. Because its effectively matching road speed to motor speed, the clutch wear should be minimal. This will also save the brake pads considerably. I had to get my rotors turned not too long ago, and the pads looked basically new after almost a year of driving. edit: in the end, pads are cheaper than a clutch, but this is just my $0.02 __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed