Should You Depress the Clutch During Emergency Braking?

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DeColeman
07/30/25 5:21am
Emergency braking requires depressing the clutch. Here are the relevant details: Emergency Braking: When a vehicle performs emergency braking without disengaging the clutch, the engine's rigid connection to the drivetrain causes a sharp drop in RPM. This results in significant inertial torque (potentially far exceeding the engine's maximum operating torque) being generated by all moving components, subjecting the drivetrain to loads beyond its capacity and risking mechanical damage. The clutch mitigates this hazard by allowing relative movement between its driving and driven sections. Thus, engaging the clutch limits maximum drivetrain torque, ensuring safety. Function: Depressing the clutch during braking prevents stalling, avoiding restart procedures that could cause additional vehicle damage. However, clutch disengagement effectively puts the transmission in neutral, increasing braking distance during neutral-gear braking and thereby elevating driving risks.
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