How do I know whether the brake or clutch linings in my car contain asbestos? The car is a 1989 VW imported into the UK in 1990.
2007-06-09 01:45:03 · 3 answers · asked by jeremystcool 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Would the asbestos lining pose a risk to me if I wasn't working specifically on the clutch but was underneath the car or tinkering with the engine?
2007-06-09 01:59:05 · update #1
Also, I was wondering, as the clutch lining is being constantly 'disturbed' as it's brough to the bite, does asbestos in the clutch become airborne easily and pose a risk to the health of anyone near the car?
2007-06-09 02:04:43 · update #2
most things are asbestos free but the dust is still bad for you
asbestos is cheep and works verry well it lasts long etc they pulled it because of health problems when servicing brakes or clutches use a vacume or a liquid to wash off the dust never blow off with shop air allways assume it containes asbestos you never knoy if someone installd cheep pads that contained it and even if it didnt the dust is still bad for you
2007-06-09 02:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
almost all older models (80's and below) and even some newer models contain asbestos in the clutch, not as many put it in the brakes though. it wasnt feasiable to make the brake pads with asbestos b/c they wear out faster than the clutch. Asbestos pads were more expensive then semi-metallic.
2007-06-09 08:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by mudweiser_4x4_33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The small amount of asbestos present in the clutch and brakes is of no concern in it's present state.The asbestos in it's natural state is comprised of fibers that are barbed,making them difficult to expel from the lungs.In the brake and clutch,the particles are finely ground powder that is in an inert state.When inhaled in small amounts the body has no trouble in removing it like any other form of dust.
2007-06-09 09:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋