Braking (slowing down) with gears
06-22-2005 | 12:53 PM
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Is anyone of the opinion that using the gears on a Steptronic E60 to brake (slow down) the car will cause any premature wear on the gearbox etc?
I have heard people saying that on manual cars it will cause premature clutch wear!!
I tend to do this a lot in town driving to reduce the brake dust on my rims
I have heard people saying that on manual cars it will cause premature clutch wear!!
I tend to do this a lot in town driving to reduce the brake dust on my rims
06-22-2005 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruf930' date='Jun 22 2005, 10:24 PM
Its actually recommended in the manual.? Although I don't? like to do it so much, but I do.
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I only found a reference to gearing down when going down steep inclines.
Was there another reference as well?
06-22-2005 | 05:08 PM
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Actually, now that I think about, that is right. I was ready it when I was learn the STEP. But, it should still work on level ground... Best to ask a mechanic. Sorry about that, its been a while since I read that.
06-22-2005 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Jun 22 2005, 01:53 PM
Is anyone of the opinion that using the gears on a Steptronic E60 to brake (slow down) the car will cause any premature wear on the gearbox etc?
I have heard people saying that on manual cars it will cause premature clutch wear!!
I tend to do this a lot in town driving to reduce the brake dust on my rims?
I have heard people saying that on manual cars it will cause premature clutch wear!!
I tend to do this a lot in town driving to reduce the brake dust on my rims
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Brake Dust is the price we pay for BMW's excellent BIG Brakes!!!
Regards, Michael
06-22-2005 | 06:17 PM
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I would do engine braking esp. ona steep downhill...because engine helps to slow the car down. Correct me if I am wrong.
06-23-2005 | 08:32 AM
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I agree, I do it on hills, but now that I've read you guys opinion, I don't think I'll be doing it in omal traffic anymore. I do agree that brakes cost less than a transmission. I have to discipline myself to use them!
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