Zboot- You should use your brakes to slow down the car, not the engine, transmission, and clutch. A clutch is much more expensive to replace than brake pads. All you are doing is putting extra wear and tear on your transmission and clutch. But you also said you always drive your car hard, so you may not be concerned about that.
I never downshift to slow the car down unless I'm on a track. Even then I only do it when I've gone a little to deep and I need to give the brakes a little extra help. |