Here's one of countless examples of vintage asbestos linings offered on ebay right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grey-Rock-brake-lining-set-2-axles-Ford-1935-38-BB642D-war-time-made-note-inside-/370678343806?hash=item564e26a87e:m:mTrOb-jShUtbTlJnN14kvCg&vxp=mtr

Here's a video showing the operation of an arc grinding machine of the type I operated in the parts store as a kid and it sounds like this one is for sale as well:



There are several of them on ebay right now including this one that seems to be just like the one in the video:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ammco-Brake-Shoe-Grinder-Machine/202063657730?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D47507%26meid%3D635ba560ce174468aa7dfddbf20e9785%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D311945789921&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

So restorers and street rod builders do have these options and there is absolutely nothing illegal about any of this.

Ray