Although it's true that each part of a vehicle works together to make the car go, your brakes are some of the most critical pieces in the overall process. Imagine how terrifying it would be to be leisurely gliding down the street at a rapid pace, only to mash the brakes and find that they no longer work properly. This is the kind of situation that can turn out very ugly if you aren't able to get the brakes to kick into gear.
