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Worn parts of brakes (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shoes

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This might be a double definition.

'worn parts' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'brakes' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for shoes that I've seen before include "Song made famous by Simon and Garfunkel" , "Items of footwear" , "Brogues, pumps, etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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