It was with dismay that I read the other day of a 'listmember' servicing a rear
brake, which included vacuuming the dust.
We should never do anything which could allow any brake dust to get into the
air.
Brake dust may contain asbestos, asbestos is a carcinogen and any exposure is
dangerous.
If one is going to do any brake service, the first step is to wet the brake
dust down with LOW pressure water (a hose on minimum flow) and capture the
dirty, contaminated water as a hazardous waste.
I would add the dirty water to my waste oil container. Even brake clean on it's
own is a danger as it has high pressure which could also make dust fly into the
air. I only spray brake clean into a rag and wipe parts clean.
We shouldn't do anything that could cause brake dust to go into the air; I wear
a mask and gloves, do not eat or smoke while doing brake service, use NOT
petroleum greases so as not to contaminate any rubber parts(use
silicone/synthetic brake lubricants)
Work safe
Just my thoughts, this is what I teach my students in my Automotive program at
Community College
Enjoy the ride
Damian Hall
69 SRL solex
88 300ZX
87 XJ6
Pictou NS Canada
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