# Do Modern Car Brakes Have Asbestos In Them? Here's What You Need To Know

> It may seem ridiculous to consider that asbestos was used in brake pads throughout much of the 20th century, and on a fairly widespread basis until the 1980s, when automakers and parts manufacturers began phasing out…

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- **Published:** 2025-06-16
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #asbestos #brake #pads #modern #seem #until #actually #arguments
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