Asbestos has been used in a wide variety of auto parts, including brakes, clutches, hood liners, gaskets, heat shields and many other automotive products. Historically, drum and disc brakes were manufactured with 35% to 60% asbestos.
What is asbestos most commonly found in?
Asbestos can be found in vinyl flooring, patching compounds and textured paints, sprayed acoustic ceilings, acoustic ceiling tiles, stove insulation, furnace insulation, pipe insulation, wall and ceiling insulation, roofing shingles and siding, home appliances, fire- retardant clothing, vehicle brake pads, and cement ...
Do brake pads contain asbestos?
Because some, but not all, automotive brakes and clutches available or in use today may contain asbestos, professional automotive technicians and home mechanics who repair and replace brakes and clutches may be exposed to asbestos dust.
How do I know if its asbestos?
You cannot tell if a product contains asbestos just by looking at it. The only way to tell is to have it tested by a laboratory.