Will the Engine Stall When Braking in First Gear?

[DeMaggie]

Braking directly can cause the engine to stall, but pressing the clutch before braking will prevent stalling. Here are the key points: 1. Key Point: The main purpose of pressing the clutch when braking is to maintain the engine's idle rotation. If the engine speed remains at or above idle from braking to release, the clutch may not need to be pressed. If it drops below, the clutch must be pressed to avoid shaking or stalling. 2. Relationship: When the engine is being dragged, lower gears result in higher engine speeds, which is not directly related to vehicle speed but closely tied to wheel speed and gear selection. For example: During emergency braking to the point of anti-lock activation, the vehicle speed might still be 70 while the wheels are nearly stationary—this situation requires pressing the clutch to prevent stalling.