Highly Dangerous

Class A (dust), B (pads)

Brake pads are known to contain asbestos. These can include brakes pads for lift motors, vehicles, clutch pads, hydraulic motors, and more. Manufacturers abroad still manufacture and export new brake pads that still contain asbestos today. Breathing in the dust from brake pads can cause dust diseases. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove brake dust. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove pads.