Is It Normal for Brake Pads to Produce a Lot of Black Dust?

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JosephAnn
07/29/25 11:34pm
Generally speaking, it is normal for brake pads to produce black dust, as this is a sign of normal wear and tear on the brake pads. Here are detailed information about brake pads: 1. Materials of Brake Pads: There are six types of brake pads: asbestos, semi-metallic, low-metallic, ceramic, ceramic formula, and high-carbon formula. 2. Pros and Cons of Brake Pad Materials: Asbestos has good heat resistance but is classified as a hazardous material harmful to health and has now been replaced. Semi-metallic pads have good heat dissipation but produce more noise. Low-metallic pads reduce noise while improving vehicle stability. Ceramic materials provide smooth and comfortable braking, with good wear resistance and no dust.
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