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Old 02-27-2006, 05:15 PM   #8
Frizzle Fry
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Re: WHOA....those are brakes

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Originally Posted by shelby987
I use my transmission to slow me down more than anything else.....always prefered downshifting to braking.....much more controlled.....but I can see how these things could hold in heat......the front's aren't even finned!
I used to do that too until a mechanic told me "you're better off replacing brake pads than a clutch." Makes sense to me. Why wear out the clutch faster than needed? Now I only own autos, but I thought I'd pass it on.
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