When were asbestos brake shoes outlawed?

Asbestos brake shoes were largely phased out in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s due to health concerns associated with asbestos exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most uses of asbestos through regulations, and the use of asbestos in automotive brakes was significantly restricted. By 1991, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encouraged the use of non-asbestos materials in brake components. However, some products may still contain asbestos in certain countries where regulations are less strict.