New research has revealed that dust from non-asbestos organic brake pads containing high concentrations of copper results in lung damage and inflammation

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

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

Of these, brake dust is often the main contributor, but it's not yet subject to regulation. There is much less known about the potential health effects of brake dust compared to diesel exhaust dust. We grew cells in the lab to mimic the lining of the lung,

Particulate matter (PM) from brake pads could be just as bad for your lungs as diesel emissions, CarExpert has cited a recent University of Southampton study as saying. Fine PM of less than 2.5 microns

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

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.

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.