Brake changing is already toxic.. Asbestos in the pads will give you cancer in a heartbeat. That's why one needs to take the proper precautions, wear a dust mask, and use brake cleaner spray before working on the brake system. I would assume, then, that Cadmium dust particulates would accumulate just as asbestos dust from the pads. Hopefully brake cleaner will provide a vehicle for the harmful particles to escape without becoming airborne and being inhaled..

 

If you where some sort of mask over your mouth while working on cadium coated brakes will that keep you from injesting the nasties?

 

Name one.. (besides gasoline) that I'm likely to inhale or swallow.

 

I guess you already answered that one Sinful. Thanks.

 

I would assume that any military grade gas mask would do the job - ever actually seen an asbestos removal team?? They're in full Biosuits.

 

Jebus, I'm just missing you here!!

 

Not just inhalants and oral injestants. For instance hydraulic fluid(ie clutch fluid and trany fluid) and oil. Both of these are toxic and don't come with warning labels.

 

Hey Ijust don't want to be that old guy you see walking around with the oxygen tank and mask. You know the type with the real bad cough that sounds like they have a small child stuck in thier throught.

 

Actually I believe most brake pads are now made without asbestos. That's not to say whatever carbon/metal/kevlar compound they use isn't be harmful, it very well may be. Probably not as bad as asbestos though.

 

I used to be the TEAM LEADER of the Asbestos Ripout Team on the Submarine. I have also done Steam Generator Entries(Radioactive Contamination), Lithium Bromide Maintenance. Just take the proper precautions. A proper fitting respirator is a must!!!