do you slow down with your clutch or brakes

**Too Fast** · 10-26-2007, 03:12 AM

It all depends on the situation! I use both, depending.

**Spaz** · 11-08-2007, 12:36 PM

i use my feet...

**Mr. Luos** · 11-08-2007, 12:39 PM

Slow down???

**JwMonE99** · 11-09-2007, 05:37 PM

Yea I dont feel like going back to read everything but I just put it in neutral and roll applying brakes gently.

**M-Ten** · 11-30-2007, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by JwMonE99

Yea I dont feel like going back to read everything but I just put it in neutral and roll applying brakes gently.

that's what i do too.

**LT1 > LS1** · 01-20-2008, 10:07 PM

what are these "brakes" you speak of?

**5.0THIS** · 01-20-2008, 10:46 PM

brakes 99.9% of the time, because replacing clutches is alot harder and more expensive than replacing brake pads

**Musclefan21** · 01-20-2008, 11:28 PM

i just throw from 6th to 1st and the car slows down very quickly.

j/k nobody ever do that.

the best is to use your brakes. SAVE GAS and SAVE CLUTCH!

**one_entity** · 01-21-2008, 01:11 AM

I use a combination. If I have to stop quickly, of course, I just use the brakes. If I see a red light ahead I will press the brakes lightly and downshift to the next lowest gear (so when it shifts into the next gear so its around 2600-3000 rpm. I keep pressing the brakes as I go from 5-4-3, then by this time, I am going slow enough, I just coast and just use the brake, keeping the car in neutral.

I always wondered is it harmful to the transmission if I just pull the car out of gear without pressing the clutch. Some gears like 4th, it pops right out, but 3rd and 5th, you really need to force it out.

**ss~zoso~ss** · 01-21-2008, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by 5.0THIS

brakes 99.9% of the time, because replacing clutches is alot harder and more expensive than replacing brake pads

thats my theory

**chuckie669** · 01-21-2008, 03:49 PM

I voted brakes, but tend to use both (Usually downshift on Highway). My biggest reason for brakes over engine is rolling up on lights I would never get it to slow down fast enough and have no ability to heel/toe brake since my fat feet get in the way.

**SiggyZ** · 03-09-2008, 05:45 PM

Brakes in both my Honda and Camaro (obviously).

**2MuchFun** · 03-09-2008, 08:07 PM

need a both option in the poll...............

**Spaz** · 03-10-2008, 05:27 AM

i use my teeth... i bite the road and it stop me...

**splitfinger09** · 03-10-2008, 09:13 AM

isn't it always best to put it in neutral and and use the brakes?

**fluke** · 03-18-2008, 08:35 AM

I use my brakes while in neutral for coming to a stop. I will only use the gears to help me slow down more if it REALLY need to to be able to stop in time for whatever reason, and it happens sometimes.

**Ryans99LS1** · 03-18-2008, 09:12 AM

Back when i had a stick, I usually just popped it in neautral and coasted to a stop. But when i was feelin aggressive, i heel/toed it.

**LS2Tuner** · 03-18-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by splitfinger09

isn't it always best to put it in neutral and and use the brakes?

Not really. It is harder on the brakes that way. It will aid if you at least leave it in gear so it helps slow the car down. You don't have to down shift to 2 @ 50 but letting the motor help slow your roll will help aid brake life.

**ss~zoso~ss** · 03-24-2008, 12:23 PM

the way i look at it is that brakes are a lot cheaper than a clutch, and when u use your clutch to slow down you are actually using your engine, rear end, tranny, etc... so you're actually putting more stress on all these components rather than just your brakes