Brake pad dust is a natural part of owning and driving a car. As you use your brakes, the pads will grind with the wheel rotors, and the friction wears down the pad and create dust. But just ...

The new research published in the Particle and Fibre Toxicology journal found that the dust particles emitted from brake pads could be more toxic to our lungs than exhaust fumes. "Airborne fine ...

These pads are more durable and have excellent heat ... With the added metal, there is more brake dust and they may be slightly noisier. Ceramic: These are composed of ceramic fibers, nonferrous ...

The research shows that a higher concentration of copper in some pads is associated with increased ... emissions in the UK and parts of Europe, with brake dust being the main contributor.