Translations:Brake Shoes/1/en

Brake shoes are metal parts positioned next to the wheels on rail vehicles . They are the main means of stopping, relied on by a few braking systems , such as the train brakes , independent brakes and handbrakes . Braking with brake shoes is achieved using friction to convert rotational energy of the wheels into heat. Brake shoes are pushed against the turning wheel surface, heating up in the process and slowing the vehicle down.