Originally Posted by
angel1058
Thanks guys - again, a simple question elicits a lot of detail. Brakes aren't just brakes then - side pull, centre pull, cantilevers..... .
Right, along with V-brakes, disc brakes and a few other designs that aren't as common or are obsolete such as roller cams and U-brakes. There are several shoe and pad designs specific to the type and make of brake. If you give us more info as to the type of bike you have and the type and model of brake, you can get better advice.