brake, in technology

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Shoe brake

brake, in technology, device to slow or stop the motion of a mechanism or vehicle.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Vacuum Brake System
• The Hydraulic Brake System
• The Air Brake System
• Braking Systems
• Electric Brakes
• Friction Brakes

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