The braking devices of the wind plant depends on the related engine systems (AC or DC series motors). For three-phase motors is designed as a belt or shoe brake, brake release weight by three-phase magnets, the most common. Instead of the brake release magnets is also sometimes used a cable (see illustration), which allows the brakes from the cab out to solve with a kick. Such brakes require special attention from the operation with regard to the risk of a crash the loaded hook.