Engine braking or using Neutral and Brakes?

Originally Posted by Demon Z Brake pads are cheaper than clutches and synchros. .02 True, but not very relevant. Anything mechanical is going to wear faster the more you use

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Engine braking or using Neutral and Brakes?

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03-07-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon Z

Brake pads are cheaper than clutches and synchros. .02

True, but not very relevant. Anything mechanical is going to wear faster the more you use it, but the difference between changing the clutch at 40k miles and 130k miles is not going to be the difference between down shifting while slowing to a stop and coasting to a stop in neutral.

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