I know, you’re thinking that there hasn’t been asbestos brake pads since they were banned back in the 70’s. While that is true, for those of us that like to work on older vehicles, we may still come across cars that have the older pads.

Just a reminder, if you are working on a classic or vintage car or even one that has sat for a long time, you might have an issue with asbestos in the brake dust. For more information about if this should be something for you to check into before you tear into those brakes we’ve published an article from the Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center on Automotive Enthusiasts Should be Aware of Asbestos Risk