Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Braking in a Manual Transmission Car?
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Whether you need to press the clutch when braking in a manual transmission car depends on whether the braking is for deceleration or stopping. If it's for deceleration, gently press the brake to achieve the desired slowing down. If you intend to stop the car without stalling the engine, you should first press the clutch and then firmly press the brake. This temporarily stops the vehicle, which is suitable for use in traffic jams or at red lights. The clutch is located within the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the transmission. While driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate or gradually engage the engine and the transmission, thereby cutting off or transferring the engine's power to the transmission.