H&S Historical Evidence Library
Friction Materials
Start with what you remember, then test the history against period-specific records. This page organizes a historical research path; it does not establish what was present at a particular workplace.
Memory clue: Brake, clutch or fleet-maintenance work
Work activities worth reconstructing
- Brake servicing
- Clutch replacement
- Component cleaning
- Fleet/garage maintenance
Equipment and systems that may help identify the history
Automotive and transportation brake/clutch systems
Time changes the answer
EPA identifies historical asbestos use in friction products. Product, manufacturer and date still require specific evidence.
Historical sources used for this research path
These sources support the generic historical relationship described here. They do not establish a manufacturer, product or material at a particular New York workplace.
Continue from your memory
Tell us what you remember → Historical Evidence Library → New York Workplace Finder →