Mesothelioma Lawyer for Auto Mechanics + Brake Mechanics
Auto mechanics handled asbestos brake linings, clutch facings, and gaskets through the 1990s. Compressed-air brake-cleaning was standard practice and released massive asbestos fiber clouds into the breathing zone of mechanics performing the work.
How Auto Mechanics Were Exposed to Asbestos
Brake linings, clutch facings, and many gaskets contained chrysotile asbestos as a friction material from the 1900s through the 1990s. Auto mechanics performing brake jobs typically used compressed air to blow brake dust out of brake drums — a single brake job released billions of asbestos fibers into the breathing zone. EPA documented dangerous fiber concentrations from this practice in the 1980s but the practice continued for years.
Common Employers — Auto / Brake Mechanic Asbestos Exposure
- Independent service shops
- Dealerships (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, etc.)
- Fleet maintenance operations
- Trucking maintenance (railroad + commercial)
- Sears Auto Centers
- Pep Boys
- Goodyear Service Centers
- Firestone Auto Care
Common Asbestos-Containing Products Encountered
- Bendix asbestos brake linings
- Raymark/Raybestos asbestos brake linings
- EIS asbestos clutch facings
- Borg-Warner clutch facings
- Asbestos transmission gaskets
- Asbestos exhaust gaskets
Top States for Auto / Brake Mechanic Mesothelioma Claims
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- New York
- Pennsylvania
Asbestos Trust Funds Available to Auto / Brake Mechanic Claimants
The following asbestos trust funds typically pay claims to auto / brake mechanics with documented work history and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most claimants qualify for 8–15 trust funds simultaneously.
- Bendix Trust
- Raymark/Raybestos Trust
- EIS Trust
- Borg-Warner Trust
- General Motors / Ford / Chrysler product liability
VA Disability Eligibility
Military mechanics (motor pool, vehicle maintenance) qualify for VA service-connection if exposed during service.
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps Auto / Brake Mechanics
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents auto / brake mechanics nationwide who developed mesothelioma from documented occupational asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $2 billion for clients. We pursue all available compensation tracks: trust fund claims, lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, and (where applicable) FELA claims for railroad workers or VA disability for veterans.
Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Frequently Asked Questions — Auto / Brake Mechanic Mesothelioma Claims
I was a brake mechanic at an independent shop in the 1980s. Can I file?
Yes. Brake mechanics from the 1960s-1990s have well-documented asbestos exposure from brake linings, clutch facings, and compressed-air cleaning. Trust fund claims (Bendix, Raymark, EIS, Borg-Warner) plus product liability lawsuits available.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 or submit a free case evaluation.