Correct, the drill does not have a break but the cable winch assembly does. When you release the trigger on the drill the cable winch assembly has a built in friction disk brake that stops the load wherever it is. This is the main reason we use this intrinsically safe configuration over an engine or electric motor with a pulley configuration. The load will never drop unexpectedly. This cable winch assembly is modified from RGC's Handi Hoist (www.gappower.com/custom/store/pdf?id=TVGL4KPQQ35V4SB1) paired with an HD 400 trolley and ladder (www.gappower.com/item/LIFSHI) -Jeremy
