I agree with all of you. I just do not understand where this instructor was coming from.

 

Absolutely downshift.

 

+1 down shift and brake been doing it for 45 years never knew I was wrong....

 

I downshift to stay in the right gear but keep the clutch pulled in unless I'm going to roll in that gear for a bit.&nbsp\\; My grandfather taught me that it's cheaper to replace the brakes than it is to replace the clutch.&nbsp\\; Old habits/lessons are hard to break and I haven't had any compelling reasons to change that habit.

 

When I took the Basic Rider Course developed by MSF we were taught to downshift when braking.&nbsp\\; What course were you taking that the instructor said otherwise?

 

I down shift and brake, But I do not down shift to save brake pads. I usually keep the clutch in and down shift .&nbsp\\; easier on the clutch, tires and I stay in thee&nbsp\\; right gear.&nbsp\\;

 

I downshift as I'm stopping.

 

I always downshift as I'm braking.

 

It's a no brainer! you downshift as you slow down you don't want to be in 5th gear when the light turns green&nbsp\\;trying to take off with an impatient 18 wheeler behind you.

 

Ditto. Kick him in the nuts for me too.