I think clutching first is a good habit if you are coming to a stop. Once you start braking you tend to forget about the clutch & once speed drops low enough of course you will stall. I've done it both ways & that works better for me. Of course you don't always forget, but by clutching first, it's never a problem. JMO but try both & see what you are comfortable with. Some will downshift all the way to 1 & then brake, but I like to skip gears.
One thing to remember is, if you clutch first and coast, some states consider this coasting and it is illegal.
It uses brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid (brake fluid) is fed by the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid reservoir is just beneath the brake fluid reservoir. So, add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir to fill the clutch fluid, also.
Brake, emergency brake and the clutch
You ONLY use the clutch brake when you're at a complete stop.
Yes, there is no such thing as clutch fluid. It's all brake fluid.
Brake Fluid Dot 3 Note: Brake and Clutch fluid are the same
i am trying to bleed the clutch of air, i need to find the brake adjustment hole cover and open it before releasing the bleeder valve, BUT I CANNOT FIND THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HOLE COVER ON THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, HELP?
The clutch does not use oil, it uses DOT3 brake fluid. The clutch cylinder gets its brake fluid from the brake cylinder and is directly below it. Add fluid to the master brake cyliinder reservoir.
The clutch uses DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid, and shares the reservoir with the brake system. The brake fluid reservoir is the same as the clutch fluid reservoir.
Dot 3 Brake fluid for Clutch master cylinder.ANSWERTurn the engine off before opening the hood.Find the clutch fluid reservoir. It's usually close to the back of the engine, near the brake fluid reservoir.Take off the cap.Check the fluid level. If it is not filled to the top, you will need to add brake fluid. (See "How to Add Brake Fluid to the Clutch Master Cylinder" under Related eHows.)Replace the cap tightly.
The clutch fluid is located in the same reservoir as the brake fluid. As a dot 4 brake fluid, used for the breaks and the clutch.
If your clutch is properly adjusted and your clutch brake doesn't engage, then your clutch brake is worn, and needs to be replaced. If you don't have 1.5 to 2 inches of free play in your clutch (this goes for both pull- and push-type), then you need to make that adjustment first and see if that rectifies the problem.
The fluid for the clutch comes from the brake fluid. After the brake master cylinder, there is a clutch master cylinder which takes fluid from the brakes. Fill up the Brake master cylinder.