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These are cantilever brakes, V-Brakes are a wholly owned trademark of Shimano. Linear pull brakes are the kind of brakes that Shimano is producing under the V-Brake trademark.
I would take it to a shop but being it is a Raleigh M40 I wouldn't put much money towards it. It could probably use a lot of work and you might consider looking at newer options. If you are stuck on that bike and the brakes are worn out I would look at the BR-CT91s they are common cantilever brakes from Shimano. If things are not worn out new cables and housing and pads and shoes would be the way to go.