Engine braking
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Is it rough on a clutch or transmission to downshift when coming to a slower spot in the rd or at a traffic light?
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Engine breaking put more strain on the transmission, there is no doubt about that. It just depends how high the RPM's spike...I would never shift down into 1st if I am going any faster than like 10mph...just puts unnecessary strain on the car.
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I was asking because my Mini has a 6 spd manual. Correct the 525 has an auto..good catch!
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The mini doesn't have a whole lot of torque so it puts even less strain on the car, as long as you rev-match its absolutely fine..just don't go all the down to 1st unless your going real slow...
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There's just no good reason to do it. I'd suggest just using the brakes.
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Of course but he asked clutch.
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On the track drivers use the brakes to slow down and downshift to be in the proper gear to accelerate after braking - not to supplement or replace braking to slow the car.