Exposure to air pollution is associated with around seven million premature deaths per year across the world. When we think of urban air pollution, diesel exhaust emissions are often portrayed as a key culprit – rightly so, given previous research findings. However, our latest research shows that dust from brake pads could be more harmful to our lungs.
Haven’t finished reading the article yet, but just wanted to ask. Are there any alternatives to semi-metallic break pads for cold weather currently on the market? I understand that ceramic brake pads are not ideal for cold weather and also have copper fibers embedded for added performance. Also, I assume that the brake disk (rotor) also plays a role?