Cop Out: Golden State limits copper in brakes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Amid fears that copper from brake dust is washed into water systems, California has passed legislation aimed at reducing the amount of cooper in brake pads.
Regulators say the copper comes off of brake linings and is washed into the water system, which can harm aquatic life.
The bill requires that brake friction materials sold in California cannot contain more than 5 percent copper after Jan. 1, 2021, and no more than 0.5 percent as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Manufacturers are also asked to begin considering alternatives to using 0.5 percent copper.
The bill also calls for the establishment of a timeline that would allow manufacturers to deplete their non-compliant inventory.
Earlier this year, Washington State became the first state to restrict the amount of copper in brake lining.
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