Thread: Auto vs Manaul utes

Ok so I’ve read most of this thread.
Most not all so apologise if it’s been covered but how’s the brakes auto vs manual? As in auto you use the brakes more...so they must wear out sooner.
So if your not towing a lot, which of the two is it.
I like driving manuals so my prejudice is for them. But I can see the pros for auto. Question is don’t tow, have traffic but concerned about fuel consumption and changing break discs pads every five minutes. On road off road 80/20.
Which would you chose.