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07-19-13, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by auchencrow

Some bicycle brake pads are still being manufactured today with asbestos:

http://www.tmart.com/Black-Squeal-fr...t_p100748.html

http://www.dhgate.com/product/bicycl...138044171.html

Also, the use of asbestos in things like automotive brakes and clutches has not been entirely eliminated. Check out this admonition to auto service workers from OSHA:

https://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib072606.html

Cripes-a-mighty Auchen! I had no idea they were still allowing that stuff to be used in things like bike brake shoes. I suspected it may still be used in auto brakes but still.

Yeah, it's not like I can't wear my half mask respirator if I decided to sand these but you're probably right, Zandoval. I got these mostly to complete the Super 68's that came with Shimano pads on them so will probably just use the Campy brakes on there now, with Koolstop pads.

That said, even with precautions I don't think I want to go sanding on anything with asbestos in it. I mean, I've inhaled my fair share of s**t through the years too, but I'm becoming more cautious as I grow older.

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