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Originally Posted by Spaceywilly
Yeah engine braking on a RWD car with a 2 liter engine is not going to provide much stopping force at all.
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With 12.5:1 compression a 2L will provide similar engine braking to a 3L with 8.5:1 and be a lot lighter vehicle to stop too.
When you lose your brakes, engine braking is fantastic, almost as good as the hand brake if you don't lock it up and more stable.
I tend to use the engine to slow down and enjoy the gear changes, then use the brakes for coming to a stop only. That way you are less likely to get caught out when things go wrong.