Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Braking a Manual Transmission Car?

[McLandon]

Whether you need to press the clutch when braking a manual transmission car depends on the situation: if you are only slowing down without stopping, you do not need to press the clutch while braking; if you are slowing down to bring the car to a complete stop, you should press the clutch just before the car comes to a halt. The clutch is installed between the engine and the transmission and is the component in the car's drivetrain that directly connects to the engine. It is mounted together with the flywheel assembly of the engine crankshaft and serves to disconnect and transmit power between the engine and the car's drivetrain. Clutches can be categorized into two types based on their function: flat friction clutches and automatic centrifugal clutches. Flat friction clutches are reliable and have a long service life, while automatic centrifugal clutches are simple in structure, reliable in operation, and easy to control.