Asbestos Database A-Z

Brakes, brake pads, clutch linings

Product description
Brake pads are used as a friction material in all kind of older braking systems. They are very hard, attached to brake shoes in cars, lifts, cable drum stands, etc. Since a total asbestos ban they have not been used, but can still be found in older types of lift braking mechanisms and old vehicles.
Product type Friction Products
Sub-Product type
Trading name(s) Ferrobestos
Other name(s) Brake linings
Build element Automotive manufacturing; automotive repair
Product identification
They dark grey in colour and are surrounded by dust on adjacent parts. Reliable identification can only be achieved by laboratory analysis, but generally one can only expect asbestos containing brake pads or linings in older equipment.
Known uses Heat resistance/thermal insulation
Asbestos fibre type Chrysotile (white asbestos)
Friable or Non-Friable Non-Friable
Known Supplier(s)
Known place of manufacture
Date / period of manufacture Up to 2003
Building construction period 1931-1940,1941-1950,1951-1960,1961-1970,1970-1980,1981-1990,1991-2000
Location Automotive & Transport
    Marine
        Other Motor Vehicles

       

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