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  Copper is a core ingredient in brake pads but in high concentration can have a negative impact on the environment. In brake pads; copper increases the thermal conductivity and heat resistance of brakes by helping produce a film on the friction surfaces. Resulting in reduced brake fade, improved pedal feel, stopping distance and braking safety. Copper is an essential nutrient to aquatic life in low concentrations, however, can be toxic in high concentrations. International environmental studies have indicated that the brake pads are a significant source of copper in urban runoff polluting waterways. Brake dust, a by-product of braking, ends up on the road and being washed down stormwater drains. This contaminated stormwater can have a detrimental impact on fish, amphibians and aquatic plants in our streams, rivers and lakes. To protect this special ecosystem, like many vehicle manufacturers, Bendix has introduced a new copper free friction material on Bendix Original Euro. European pa