Am I hurting my VX transmission?

[iownvx]

The reason to use engine breaking is so that breaks do not overheat and stop working. It is really for safety.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

The reason to use engine breaking is so that breaks do not overheat and stop working. It is really for safety.

Maybe in a racing situation where the brakes get red hot, or could fade ; where the engine is made to handle the stresses of downshifting.

Regular driving and wheeling shouldn't overheat our brakes. Save the engine unless your driving on a grade.

The brakes are designed to be safe under normal conditions.