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Hydrodynamic braking, also known as retarding, is an alternative way of {{pll|Braking Overview|slowing down}} a | Hydrodynamic braking, also known as retarding, is an alternative way of {{pll|Braking Overview|slowing down}} a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|motorized rail vehicle}}, without {{pll|Wheels & Brakes Damage|wearing and overheating}} the {{pll|Brake Shoes|brake shoes}}. It is a type of {{pll|Dynamic Brake|dynamic braking}} on vehicles that have fluid couplings or torque converters as part of their transmission, namely those of {{pll|Mechanical Transmission|diesel-mechanical}} and {{pll|Hydraulic Transmission|diesel-hydraulic}} type. |
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Hydrodynamic braking, also known as retarding, is an alternative way of slowing down a motorized rail vehicle , without wearing and overheating the brake shoes . It is a type of dynamic braking on vehicles that have fluid couplings or torque converters as part of their transmission, namely those of diesel-mechanical and diesel-hydraulic type.