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Mitchell Minh Le (Yelcab1)
Junior Member
Username: Yelcab1
Post Number: 107
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 8:40 pm: | |
Thanks for all the comments.
1. I got myself a really good mask, the kind you use for painting obnoxious materials. This was used for both painting and for when I was near the asbestos (I think it is asbestos, I never tested it).
2. I used caution not to stir up the fiber when it is exposed.
3. I very quickly covered up the stuff with new panels, forgo the welding, and just pop-rivet the new panels in place.
4. Then rust treat, sealed seams, and undercoated the whole thing.
The stuff, whatever it is, is now permanently sealed in the firewall never to come back out again.
I still use the mask while I paint my wheels. That Wurth wheel paint fumes made my nose bleed when I was not using the mask, so I know that was toxic. |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
New member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 22
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 9:27 am: | |
I agree with Magoo. I've read the entries on the other posted thread. I was amazed at some of the misconceptions and cavalier attitudes expressed. Without launching into a discourse on pathogenesis, I'll just say that appropriate precautions should be exercised when working with potentially hazardous materials such as asbestos. |
magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2265
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 8:31 am: | |
Heath, With all the health publications and warnings over the years and OSHA saying not to blow the brake dust because of asbestos particles floating in the air, buildings that are decontaminated by guys dressed in special suits and special breathing apparatus, are just some of the things that prove it is not good to be around especially when airborne. I hope you understand when I say "You take your chances and I'll take my precautions." BRGDS, |
HEATH VAUGHN (Heath)
Junior Member
Username: Heath
Post Number: 137
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 7:59 am: | |
Asbestos in brake pads is in a nonfryable condition. It may be in a powder form but if viewed under a microscope it is incapsulated in resins and binders. raw Asbestos (Real Bad) processed (Just Dirty as Hell)and not near as Dangerous as Fiber Glass (Very Fryable).But realy it is a mute point I use semi-metalic GG Friction
as called for in my Owners Manuel. I do have several rolls of woven Asbestos in my Garage I use from time to time for such things as carb. heat shielding on MGB's or to reduce heat by wraping exhust pipes. If you are restoring sometimes you have to use Asbestos. Don't stick it up your nose But don't spend a lot of worry time on it either. |
Steve (Steve)
Junior Member
Username: Steve
Post Number: 132
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 7:18 am: | |
I agree that everyone should use caution here but lets not over react.Granted this stuff causes cancer but for the week end mechanic the amount you would get is insignificent. This falls into the catagory of global warming , gas fumes ,second hand smoke,high tension power lines, don't eat expired food , etc.If you work in a ship yard and are spraying this stuff every day then protect for it. Use common sense here and spray the brakes with brake clean before working on them and you'll be OK. Got to go now and get the cigars for the golf game today. |
magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2263
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 05, 2002 - 11:11 pm: | |
Seriously guys the reason I started a new post on this was because I don't think a lot of you are aware of the danger. With asbestos still being used in brake pads and clutch discs all precautions should be taken and this stuff should be dealt with as lethal when you are changing brake pads or doing clutch work. There have been some comments under the post in this section of "Is it Asbestos". There has also been comments on what precautions to take. This "sh-t " is serious business. Take the precautions. Just a reminder. |