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Ive always been taught to put it into 3rd and release the clutch to use engine braking, then do the same second and first and then before it stalls, dip the clutch. This seems to be the way everyone is being taught (by driving instructors anyway) but since passing my test, i always just dip the clutch, put it into neutral and brake normally.

The method above with the changing down gears and using the engine braking is said to be good for the engine but it just sounds like unessential wear & tear on the gearbox and clutch, sounds unhealthy and the car jerks like mad.