Is it time to get your brake pads changed? Before you choose just any set of brake pads, it'd be best to get familiar with all the different brake types available. You could save some money or ...

Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply replaced the old pad or shoe with the same type. Aftermarket suppliers rarely ...

Of course, the differences between brake pad types and materials also extends to how much brake pad dust is being created. Metallic brake pads produce the most dust due to the material used ...

A study by the University of Southampton (UK) has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.