1) The paper describes a mechanical brake equipment for Russian railway cars.

2) The system of the mechanical brake is analyzed and the structural model of the mechanical brake system is built.

3) Based on the model of the mechanical brake system, the adaptive control to the mechanical brake system are analyzed in detail.

4) According to the study of electric transmission, the optimum control aims of a combination of electrical and mechanical brake are put forth.

5) Wire cable used to operate the brakes in some mechanical brake systems, still used for trailers and for the handbrake on most cars.

6) The hydraulic system provides hydraulic oil pressure for the blade pitch actuator and to release the mechanical brake.