Originally Posted By: moribundman
For your brake you have to buy the pad holder (shoe) each time? Pad and holder are an inseparable unit? I can replace just the pad. The pad holder usually doesn't go bad.
Yes, for the rim brakes its one whole unit. The metal part is molded in together with the rubber pad. I don't know about the more expensive ones but the ones I buy is just one piece, I usually buy the least expensive stuff. Usually you just reuse the old washers and nut since they don't come with them. I find once you go past the wear line, braking capability is significantly reduced.