i was cleaning my white itr 16's ( using dusty spoon pads ) when i suddenly realized that i could be slowly killing myself breathing in all this brake dust. do jdm brands ( endless, proj mu, spoon , etc) have asbestos in them? i'm thinking that japan doesnt have health standards that are as strict as the u.s., so it's quite possible that these pads have asbestos

 

I think germany is pretty much the only country that has straight up banned asbestos. but worldwide its getting real limited in its use. only the cheapest *** pads seem to use asbestos. i'm sure you'll live. think of all those jdm mechanics that change brake pads everyday, I really doubt they are using a full body suite, and respirator.

 

Asbestos isn't as harmful as you think. Even if your brake dust had asbestos in it, you won't be destroying your lungs by cleaning it.

 

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I have to say something about your comment above ... your apparent ignorance is astounding!

 

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lol so if I only eat a few lead paint chips I'll be #1 A-okay?

good thread... does n e one know for sure

 

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I have to say something about your comment above ... your apparent ignorance is astounding! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually, he's absolutely right, and you are wrong just repeating crap you've heard from tort lawyers on tv...blah blah blah. In fact, seeing as asbestos is a naturally occuring fiber, chances are that there might be some traces of it in your back yard, or the water you drink.
There are different types of 'Asbestos' - Chrysotile (white asbestos), Amosite: Brown or gray, and Crocidolite (blue). Chrysotile, is the type currently mined, the others are no longer mined because they are indeed dangerous (they have very long biopersistance - which is the length of time needed for the fibers to be broken down inside the body) Chysotile actually has a relatively short biopersistance (I don't remember off hand how long, but definitely less that the 30 days that is deemed dangerous)
In fact several studies are now showing that Kevlar (which is a synthetic imitation of asbestos) and fiberglass among other materials have a higher biopersistance than Chrysotile which would make the fibers more dangerous if inhaled.

Anyhow, enough with the schooling... Did you know that the pads used in many emergency vehicles (Fire, police, and ambulance) are still asbestos. The reason for this is that asbestos has excellent durability and resistance to heat which is very desirable in high stress environments.

If you can get asbestos pads for your honda R, let me know. I'll buy a set...

 

I dont know about the US but here in europe the cheapest of cheapest pads all have declarations on the boxes stating 'asbestos free' I regulary see advertisements for X Y & Z pads stating theyre asbestos free but i have yet to see or hear of a pad that actually has asbestos in it...sort of like advertising water and proclaiming 'Strychnine free'

 

Some Endless pads are non-abestos I believe.

 

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You...

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lol so if I only eat a few lead paint chips I'll be #1 A-okay?

good thread... does n e one know for sure </TD></TR></TABLE>

...and you...

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Actually, he's absolutely right, and you are wrong just repeating crap you've heard from tort lawyers on tv...blah blah blah. In fact, seeing as asbestos is a naturally occuring fiber, chances are that there might be some traces of it in your back yard, or the water you drink.
There are different types of 'Asbestos' - Chrysotile (white asbestos), Amosite: Brown or gray, and Crocidolite (blue). Chrysotile, is the type currently mined, the others are no longer mined because they are indeed dangerous (they have very long biopersistance - which is the length of time needed for the fibers to be broken down inside the body) Chysotile actually has a relatively short biopersistance (I don't remember off hand how long, but definitely less that the 30 days that is deemed dangerous)
In fact several studies are now showing that Kevlar (which is a synthetic imitation of asbestos) and fiberglass among other materials have a higher biopersistance than Chrysotile which would make the fibers more dangerous if inhaled.

Anyhow, enough with the schooling... Did you know that the pads used in many emergency vehicles (Fire, police, and ambulance) are still asbestos. The reason for this is that asbestos has excellent durability and resistance to heat which is very desirable in high stress environments.

If you can get asbestos pads for your honda R, let me know. I'll buy a set... </TD></TR></TABLE>

...read what I was too lazy to type earlier .

GPNY