New 2014 DLX downshift issues

[Dakota_imp]

Dakota, I'm confused. What does engine braking have to do with knees?

and no one said every deceleration ...different circumstances require different reactions

you don't use the brakes before every curve do you?

Generalization referring to my other vehicles with manual transmissions and my bad knees becoming incompatible. Yes, I use the brakes to slow down.