It could be telling you that the ABS system has failed or that the brake pads are worn out. It could also be indicating that the brake fluid level is low.

What causes a brake imbalance? A brake imbalance can be caused by several different problems in your braking system. These include uneven brake pad / shoe wear, worn discs / drums, a damaged piston or damage to the brake caliper.

Brake imbalance is caused because one side of the braking pair (front or back axle) is not applying as much power as the other side. What’s wrong with my brakes? There are too many answers for this forum. It could be any number of things like a sticking caliper, or a worn pad, or air in the lines.

1. Leave your car in gear at a red light. Admit it – if you’re stopped at traffic lights, do you wait with the clutch down, first gear engaged and your foot on the brake? When you put your car in neutral, the clutch is spared unnecessary wear and tear.

Technically its better to downshift into a lower gear as you approach a stop and are slowing down. This will decrease the pressure on your brakes and extend their life. Yes always advised to enhance clutch and clutch hydraulic mechamism. Also shift to neutral if any stop is in excess of 5–10 secs.

As you prepare to stop, apply both brakes and as you slow down, pull in your clutch and downshift all the way to first gear. When you come to a stop, ideally, you wish to be in first gear when you’ve stopped.

Like the others have said, you can safely put the car into neutral at any time. However, if you’re slowing down, you can just lift off of the throttle which will cause your car to slow down due to engine braking. Even better, you could clutch in, rev up a little bit, and then downshift to a lower gear.

#5 Don’t Rest Your Foot On the Clutch When Driving Why It’s Bad: It will wear out your clutch. You’ve heard the term before. It’s called “riding the clutch.”