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All You Stick Drivers Out There!; Question I've been meaning to ask
Topic Started: Jan 23 2012, 08:09 PM (1,380 Views)
BillHoo
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Coche Blanco
Jan 24 2012, 01:13 AM
The best way to slow down, is to time it so you don't have to. ;)
Oy!

And if you're driving for increased MPGs, then the question is moot.

Unless you have to suddenly slow down, just let her run down before you need to apply brakes.

Of course, if you're going down a steep hill and your brakes are out, by all means do what you need to slow down. (ie., parking brake, lower gear, drive into the divider, etc.)
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HelterSkelter
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#1 Pizza Driver

since i learned to drive on an automatic and my first gear synchro has been out since i bought the geo i always shift into neutral and brake and then keep my foot on the clutch til i shift again.

from what i hear using the engine to brake is stressful to the engine. i remember reading somewhere in an article about fuel economy savings with automatic engine that braking quickly makes the engine do some of the braking (may be remembering this wrong) it also would decrease fuel economy.

and like they said it's easier and cheaper to replace pads and with a 1600 pound car you won't ever really need any more braking power/speed than the brakes supply.
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vr4


i guess i should answer i always downshift all the way to 2nd (no first until im at a complete stop) and use the brakes lightly.

my old s10 made it to 120k on the original front pads.
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mjspiess
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I always down shift too through 2nd gear. I rarely ever use my brakes.
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Woodie
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HelterSkelter
Jan 24 2012, 12:49 PM
with a 1600 pound car you won't ever really need any more braking power/speed than the brakes supply.
I certainly wouldn't say that. It may be a 1600 pound car, but the brakes are only adequate for a 1400 pound car. The brakes on any Metro with 12" tires are frightening, it just that the 12" tires are so frightening, you don't realize how weak the brakes are.
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Murf 59
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A synchro is two pieces of metal that rub together in a cone shape and it's job is to get the input shaft to the right speed before connecting the shaft to the gears. There is oil in there but it still wears out over time. :'(
This is wrong. For our cars, a syncro is a small round piece of brass. One single piece. Yes it is taperd on the inside and has three slots. But it is only one piece. There is a hub, and slider combo. That has three dogs and springs. They apply force to the slots in the brass when you shift, forcing it onto the cone on the gear.
Coasting is good. There are times to down shift. But it is hard on the syncros. In some of the truck uints, the syncros are aluminum or steel with a special lining on them.
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