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by jessaustin 2300 days ago
New pads on new passenger vehicles haven't, but it's still legal to use asbestos in aftermarket pads.

https://parts.olathetoyota.com/what-are-brake-pads-made-of

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Fitting or sale of automotive products containing asbestos has been banned in the EU since 2004

https://www.asbestosadvicehelpline.co.uk/is-asbestos-still-u...

I live in the other 75% of the world, though.