Researchers found that brake-wear particulate matter has a greater detrimental effect on lung cells than diesel exhaust particles.

A new British study suggests that microscopic particles from brake pads could be more toxic than emissions from diesel engines. This finding raises concern

In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.

A new study from the University of Southampton reveals that brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust, raising concerns over non-exhaust vehicle pollution. Learn how copper in brake pads affects air quality and health.

The debate around vehicle-generated non-exhaust emissions took turn this week when research undertaken by the University of Southampton found that particulate matter from copper-enriched brake pads is more hazardous to health than that from a diesel engine.

A study from the University of Southampton found that microscopic brake dust particles, especially from copper-rich brake pads, may be more toxic than diesel exhaust. The research highlights non-exhaust emissions as a growing health concern.

A recent study by the University of Southampton has revealed that microscopic particles from brake pads may be more toxic than diesel exhaust emissions.

These emissions are virtually unregulated by current legislation, but the study showed that «non-exhaust» sources of pollution are currently the mai

While the study doesn't specify which diesel engines were used to draw this comparison, agencies report that copper-heavy brake pads aren't much better than the asbestos units they replaced.

While there's pointed focus on vehicle tailpipe emissions, a new study has found particulate matter from brake pads could be as dangerous.