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over 5 years ago

What happens if I engage the brake while travelling downhill in a manual car?

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Khaliesah

Hi there! By engaging your brake while travelling downhill, it is actually damaging your car as it increases the wear and tear on your brake pads. Therefore, instead of relying on your brakes, you should switch to a lower gear and make use of engine braking.

To find out more on the habits that damage your car, you can check out this article: https://bit.ly/2F0XR4L

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over 5 years ago