My friend and I were discussing this morning about the proper ways to downshift. He said that it depends on what speed you're going and various other things that I can't remember off the top of my head right now.

Anyhoo, what he usually does is if he's in 5th and has to stop suddenly, in order to use less of the brake, he'd throw it into 2 and gradually let off the clutch while keeping his foot on the brake and making sure not to over-rev or whatever.

What are your opinions, thoughts, etc.?