Can the brake and clutch be pressed together when downshifting?

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McCorey
07/29/25 10:18pm
They can be pressed together. However, when pressing them, you need to pay attention: the clutch pedal can be pressed directly to the bottom, but the brake pedal should be pressed gradually. Never press the brake pedal directly to the bottom, as this will cause the vehicle to lock up, which can have a certain impact on the vehicle's usage. Here are some related explanations: 1. Definition of braking: The brake of a motor vehicle is also called the deceleration device. 2. Principle of braking: The principle of braking is to fix a wheel or disc on the high-speed shaft of the machine and install a corresponding belt or disc on the machine. Under external force, it generates braking torque. 3. Explanation of the clutch: The clutch of a motor vehicle is located inside the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is fixed to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the transmission.
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