Automotive brake shoes/linings – friction material
Description
Brake friction material used for linings for automotive (cars, trucks motorcycles and motor scooters) and construction plant.
Years of production/use
Australia – Prior to 1985
Current in certain other countries
Brands/products
- Hardie-Ferodo
- Hardibestos
- Bendix-Mintex
- Five Star
- Chekko
Varies. Some older models of Australian brake pads (eg from above listed) made up to 2001 may contain asbestos.
Residential uses
- Cars, trucks, motorcycles and scooters
Industrial uses
- Cars, trucks, motorcycles and scooters
- Construction plant – Dozers, excavators etc
Be aware
Used linings will emit dust into immediate environment. Wet wipe. Do NOT use compressed air for cleaning brakes/rims suspected of containing ACM.
Sourcing after-market brakes from suppliers in countries that allow asbestos use is a risk. Friction material advertised by foreign suppliers may have been sourced from manufacturer in country that allows asbestos use. Foreign low-level tolerances that allow labelling as non-asbestos do not apply in Australia.
Do not source original OEM brake friction material for older vehicles (classic cars). Ensure older brake shoe kits don’t include linings, whether in Australia or from overseas.
