EFFECTIVEFederalNov 25, 2024✓ Human reviewed

EPA prohibited chrysotile asbestos in aftermarket automotive brakes and friction products

EPA’s 2024 chrysotile-asbestos final rule prohibited manufacture, processing, distribution and commercial use of chrysotile asbestos in aftermarket automotive brakes and linings, other vehicle friction products and certain gaskets beginning November 25, 2024, while allowing already-installed components to remain in use.

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What to check

Avoid sourcing or installing newly supplied chrysotile-asbestos brake, friction or covered gasket products and retain normal procurement/disposal records needed to demonstrate compliance.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 20, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Collision / body, Mobile repair, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
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