Does Raybestos have asbestos?

Raybestos was founded in 1925 as an asbestos brake manufacturer. The company went on to produce a number of asbestos-containing products such as clutches, valves, textiles and insulating materials.

When did Raybestos stop using asbestos?

The Federal Environmental Protection Agency reported: The Raymark facility operated at (the Stratford) location from 1919 until 1989, manufacturing asbestos brake linings and other automotive asbestos products. The facility operated as a hazardous waste generator and land disposal facility.

Do brake pads still contain asbestos?

Automotive and machinery repair shop workers were the highest risk group for asbestos exposure from worn brake pads. In fact, they still are. Asbestos brake pads may still be present on older vehicles still in service.

How can you tell if brake pads are asbestos?

Millions of brakes and clutches on cars, trucks, and on auto parts shelves still contain dangerous levels of the material, although it is not generally used in the production of new brakes or clutches. You cannot tell if a brake or clutch contains asbestos just by looking at it.

Are Raybestos parts any good?

Raybestos® Replacement Brake Parts Reviews These rotors are as good if not better than the original equipment. No squeal, no vibration and no installation issues. They look great. They are machined to extremely close tolerances and the most important thing.

How good are Raybestos rotors?

I’ve found no defects with these heavy rotors and they worked great with Monroe CX741 Ceramic Premium Brake Pad recommended by Amazon’s “often bought together” suggestion. It is very quiet and brakes well. I’ve not put it through performance driving as the car wasn’t intended for that.

What happens if you breathe in brake dust?

Continued exposure can increase the amount of fibers deposited in the lung. Fibers embedded in the lung tissue over time may result in lung diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, or mesothelioma. It can take from 10 to 40 years or more for symptoms of an asbestos-related condition to appear.

Who bought Raybestos?

Brake Parts Inc
Since becoming privately held, Brake Parts Inc has licensed the Raybestos brand. By purchasing the brand outright, the company, through its affiliate, now owns the brand rights across all categories globally, including its line of Raybestos premium quality brake products.

Do NAPA brake pads contain asbestos?

To make parts safer and keep them durable longer, asbestos was added to the linings. While clutches and brakes were the most likely auto parts to contain asbestos, there were others. Certain parts sold by NAPA over the years are known to have contained asbestos.

Are all brake pads asbestos free?

The majority of auto manufacturers haven’t installed asbestos-containing brake pads since the 1990’s due to health concerns for those that perform brake-related automotive repair or maintenance.