eli5 Why do trucks and busses do the “tsshhh” thing when they stop?

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eli5 Why do trucks and busses do the “tsshhh” thing when they stop?

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They use a different type of brakes than normal cars do. Busses and big trucks will either use hydraulic or air brakes, which both will make a “tsh” noise, since they need to let air out of their systems when they brake.

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