Have you ever ridden a bike? You know how when you pedal really fast, it's hard to stop your bike even when you put your feet on the ground? Well, the brake is what helps you stop your bike.
Brakes work by squeezing a special part that is attached to the wheel. When you squeeze the brake, it slows down the wheel and makes you stop. It's like pressing a big "stop" button on your bike.
Cars, buses, and many other vehicles also have brakes. They work the same way - by pressing on a special part that slows down the wheels. This is really important, because if you can't stop your vehicle, you could get into an accident and hurt yourself or others.
So, brakes are like the stop button that helps you slow down and stop your bike or vehicle, so you can be safe and in control.