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To prevent wear and overheating of the {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}}, most {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|locomotives and railcars}} feature alternative ways of slowing down, such as {{pll|Rheostatic & Regenerative Brake|rheostatic}}, {{pll|Hydrodynamic Brake|hydrodynamic}} and {{pll|Engine & Compression Brake|engine brakes}}. These brakes use the {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrain}} of the vehicle as a means to slow down, instead of relying on the brake shoe friction.
It is featured by some {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|locomotives and railcars}}, made possible by their specific {{pll|Powertrains Overview|powertrains}}. Because dynamic brakes don't rely on {{pll|Train Brake|train brakes}}, they help reduce wear and friction on the {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}}.
