Brems (automobile)

In the context of automobiles, "Brems" (plural "Bremsen") is the German word for brakes. This encompasses the entire braking system of a vehicle, including the various components responsible for slowing down or stopping the vehicle. This could refer to drum brakes, disc brakes, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), brake pads, brake rotors/discs, brake calipers, brake lines, master cylinder, and other related parts. The term is used broadly in German-speaking countries to describe the braking mechanism of a car.