Asbestos brake pads were a major part of early automobile history, and this video looks at how they were marketed in the 1920s. Attorney Justinian Lane explores a 1927 Johns-Manville sales book and explains why asbestos was used in early car brakes, how brake technology was improving, and how salesmen pitched these products to garages and auto shops. He also shares surprising statistics about how widespread car ownership had become in America during the late 1920s, helping put the artifact in historical context. This is a concise look at asbestos history, vintage automotive materials, and the surprising story behind early brake linings.
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