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Brake pads have not used asbestos in several decades.

• jessaustin 7y ago
  New pads on new passenger vehicles haven't, but it's still legal to use asbestos in aftermarket pads. https://parts.olathetoyota.com/what-are-brake-pads-made-of https://parts.olathetoyota.com/what-are-brake-pads-made-of
  • gambiting 7y ago
    Fitting or sale of automotive products containing asbestos has been banned in the EU since 2004 https://www.asbestosadvicehelpline.co.uk/is-asbestos-still-used-in-car-brake-pads/ https://www.asbestosadvicehelpline.co.uk/is-asbestos-still-u...
    • ta999999171 7y ago
      I live in the other 75% of the world, though.
• trav4225 7y ago
  Unfortunately, I do not believe that this is true. My understanding is that it's still quite common, and even more so in developing countries.