1. A brake system designed to bring a vehicle to a complete stop from any speed
The stopping brake was tested to ensure it could safely halt the train in emergency situations.
O freio de parada foi testado para garantir que pudesse parar com segurança o trem em situações de emergência.
2. In aviation, a brake mechanism used to stop an aircraft during landing or on the ground
The pilot engaged the stopping brake as the aircraft touched down on the runway.
O piloto acionou o freio de parada quando a aeronave tocou a pista.