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From: cline@aero.ARPA (Ken Cline)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Break dust can be deadly
Message-ID: <524@aero.ARPA>
Date: Fri, 1-Nov-85 13:56:51 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov  1 13:56:51 1985
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Reply-To: cline@aero.UUCP (Ken Cline)
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I have not heard anyone mention this about asbestos brake dust,
so here goes:  Asbestos dust will kill you.  If it does, it will
probably be a long, painful struggle.  Exercise extreme caution
when working near brake linings which contain asbestos.  In
particular, avoid breathing the dust.  If you don't believe me,
then why has Johns Manville gone bankrupt?  Also, a recent
(Brittish?) car magazine had an article about its dangers.

I replace my brake pads with semi-metallic versions which contain
no asbestos (and have superior braking properties).  They squeak
a little more (on my car at least), but I feel better.

Ken (Cline@Aerospace.ARPA)