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 ...

According to a recently published research paper, the particulates from the wheelhouse are worse than those from the tailpipe.

Results showed that of the four types of brake pads, non-asbestos organic pads were the most potent in terms of inducing inflammation and other markers of toxicity, and more toxic to human lung ...

Sometimes, manufacturers will call some of these pad types something else, such as non-asbestos organic or NAO brake pads. Naming schemes aside, when you're looking at brake pads, you're looking ...

Brake pads previously contained asbestos fibers to deal with overheating. However, asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999 because of links to lung disease. This resulted in the motor industry ...

Results showed that of the four types of brake pads, non-asbestos organic pads were the most potent in terms of inducing inflammation and other markers of toxicity, and more toxic to human lung ...

Brake pads previously contained asbestos fibres to deal with overheating. However, asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999 because of links to lung disease. This resulted in the motor industry ...