08-18-2013, 04:33 PM
DRR wrote: As for downshifting instead of braking, just know that that puts additional stress on the motor, the transmission, and increases fuel economy, versus braking.
It's a matter of technique, i.e. matching engine speed to gear rather than using the clutch to 'drag' the engine revs up on downshift. In other words, there's no need to wear the clutch at all during downshift (or upshift for that matter on anything but starting from a standstill).