Abstract: A braking device for a video cassette recorder comprises braking members operatively connected to a supply reel table and a take-up reel table, the braking members pivot about its pivot pins disposed on the center thereof, a movable member including a first trapezoidal recess and a second trapezoidal recess disposed on the rear portion thereof, the first and second recesses being connected to the braking members, respectively, a connecting plate operatively disposed on the movable member, the connecting member including a first trapezoidal recess and a second trapezoidal recess which are disposed on the rear portion thereof, and corresponded to the first and second recesses of the movable member, a connecting portion extended from the front portion thereof and latching portions disposed on the front portion thereof, a ratchet having a triangular protrusion and a latching recess for corresponding to the latching portions of the connecting member, and a cam including a worm gear disposed on the circumferential