"SoCalMike" > wrote
> Caroline wrote:
> > I have a manual transmission and almost always downshift, using the engine
to
> > brake, though, so brake problems will be less obvious unless I go looking
for
> > them.
>
> different strokes
>
> id rather replace 5 sets of front brake pads than 1 clutch.

If you have an authoritative web citation on how much the clutch parts wear due
to engine braking, I'd love to see it.

At 159k miles with the original clutch on my 91 Civic, and no signs of clutch
failure, I'm not inclined to change my braking style.

I did a quick Google and some folks say the wear on the clutch is insignificant.
Others say as you do.