1. A braking system or mechanism located at the end of a vehicle, typically referring to rear brakes or brakes at the terminal end of a rail line or conveyor system
The train's end brake was engaged to prevent it from rolling down the incline.
O travão de extremidade do comboio foi acionado para evitar que descesse pela inclinação.
2. In railway terminology, a brake system applied at the end of a train or tram
The end brake on the last carriage failed during the emergency stop.
O travão de extremidade no último vagão falhou durante a paragem de emergência.