If I done shift it is with using brakes. When I'm doing it it is because a want to stop fast like a light turning red. Usely just for a few seconds in a couple of gears. Slow the roll!

 

Brake pads are cheaper than clutches.

 

I downshift to slow down and to be in a gear I can haul *** if I have to avoid a situation.

 

If you’re gentle with the clutch, about all you’re doing is placing a tiny bit of wear on the clutch.

I tend to use the brake because it turns on the brake light, letting people behind me know I’m slowing down. Sure, they should notice my speed change. But I like the addition of the brake light, to better get their attention.

 

Its how I learned to drive a manual so if time allows, yes I engine brake. Even if someone were to prove it caused wear, its how I work the machine. I have yet to replace anything in my lifetime because of it.

 

Engine braking all the time whatever vehicle, You ever wondered what the flaps were on hgv exhausts there not to keep water out there to increase engine breaking.

 

 

Brakes are better for stopping than the engine. You rubber belt is weaker than your brakes. I use my brakes usually for stopping. For slowing, it depends on how much and how quick.

How many other folks on this board have gotten 98,000 miles on a belt drive?

I stick to using brakes. Disk cool quick enough. But I don't know how many folks have ridden motorcycles with drum brakes, front and rear or even just rear.

 

My Prius has a "B" on the gear shifter for engine braking. I used to do it on my lighter bikes but don't fell confidant using on my Ultra limited.

 

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