Exhaust isn't the only impact of cars, they also emit tiny brake particles. Thru regen braking, EVs reduce that (but bikes are even better!) ...

A new study commissioned by EIT Urban Mobility, TfL and the Greater London Authority has found that brake wear releases more ...

Here in the US, with no such legislation to drive the use of low-emission brakes, Carminati thinks we might see Greentell ...

Akebono Brake announced a new line of Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads. This update includes new part numbers across the ProACT, EURO and Severe Duty product lines. Akebono brake pads now offer ...

What's being done about brake pad dust? The research suggests a clear way forward: reducing the use of copper in brake pads. When researchers removed copper from the most toxic pads, their harmful ...

That is beginning to change. One study published in February by researchers at the University of Southampton found that some brake-pad dust seems to be more damaging to human lung cells grown in a ...

That is changing. One study published in February by researchers at the University of Southampton found that some brake-pad dust seems to be more damaging to dish-grown human lung cells than ...

Normally OE brake pads deliver strong performance but in an effort to try to improve the set-up I spoke with Performance Parts who suggested the Galfer Sintered Road Sport pads. Priced at £35 per ...

BTW. Is this a modern vehicle thingy or does it vary from manufacturer to manufacturer or the brake pad supplier? Can only say from the brake dust accumalated on the alloy wheels. So depends on alloy ...

Particulates generated by brake dust can be more toxic to humans than diesel emissions – that’s the conclusion of a recent study by the University of Southampton which shines a light on the ...

Although diesel car emissions are well documented as harmful, a recent study has exposed an equally disturbing problem – the toxicity of brake pad dust. Brake pads are the unsung heroes of your car’s ...

Drivers have much to consider when it comes to their vehicles. Of course, there’s what fuel to use and picking quality auto mechanics, but everyone should know the best brake pads. These all-important ...