What is braking in electric drive and types of braking? All Questions › Category: Electrical Industrial Drives › What is braking in electric drive and types of braking? 0 Vote Up Vote Down CS Electrical And Electronics Staff asked 4 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down CS Electrical And Electronics Staff answered 4 years ago During braking, the motor is made to run as a generator. The types of braking are a. Regenerative braking b. Dynamic braking c. Plugging.