Brake Dust Is Worse for Your Health Than Diesel Exhaust

Brake pad dust can be worst than car exhaust
A new British study suggests that microscopic particles from brake pads could be more toxic than emissions from diesel engines. This finding raises concern
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Copper brake pad emissions can be worse than diesel exhaust
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Brake Pad Pollution More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust, Study Finds
A new study from the University of Southampton reveals that brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust, raising concerns over non-exhaust vehicle pollution. Learn how copper in brake pads affects air quality and health.
Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust
A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.
Brake Dust Is Worse for Your Health Than Diesel Exhaust: Study
While the study doesn't specify which diesel engines were used to draw this comparison, agencies report that copper-heavy brake pads aren't much better than the asbestos units they replaced.
Dust from car brakes is more damaging to your lungs than diesel exhaust. Here's what can be done
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