A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.

Almost half of all copper in the air we breathe comes from brake and tyre wear. Various studies conducted by other research ...

Friction is a materials property. Basically, it is the force that resists the sliding motion of one surface against another. Contaminants, such as liquids, can change this value. The coefficient ...