(Of a vehicle) Fitted with air brakes.

(transport, automotive) A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking.

plural of rail brake

(rail transport) A type of brake, often magnetic or electromagnetic, which is pressed against the rail in railway track.

(rail transport, UK) A railway vehicle which provided extra braking on freight trains with unfitted wagons (without automatic brakes) hauled by diesel locomotives, which being generally lighter than steam locomotives had less braking power. With the phasing out of unfitted wagons the brake tenders became redundant.

plural of brake tender

(automotive, rail transport, mechanical engineering) Partial or total loss of braking force with prolonged continuous or repetitive application of a heavy vehicle's brakes, due to the effects on the brake system of the heat generated by heavy braking.

Alternative form of brakegear.

plural of brake light

(automotive) To deliberately brake in an unexpected place to hinder or startle the driver behind.