Will my Volvo 940 clutch contain asbestos?

[knuckledragger]

As per title, mines due a clutch soon and I believe it’s on it’s original. It’s an R-reg 1998 2.3 turbo. Will it contain asbestos? (I get anxiety and am paranoid about this stuff!!!)

[Familyman 90]

Probably not, although its theoretically possible. It's use in automotive components was banned in 1999 and most manufacturers had ceased using it by the early 90's in anticipation of the cut off date.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Familyman 90

Probably not, although its theoretically possible. It's use in automotive components was banned in 1999 and most manufacturers had ceased using it by the early 90's in anticipation of the cut off date.

As above ^^^^^ but proceed with caution as the dust from the new materials still isn't nice to breathe in!

I'd suggest plenty of brake/clutch cleaner is applied before disturbing the driven plate, nitrile or similar gloves and plenty of disposable rags to remove any "dirt" during dismantling.

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Familyman 90

Probably not, although its theoretically possible. It's use in automotive components was banned in 1999 and most manufacturers had ceased using it by the early 90's in anticipation of the cut off date.

The only way to guarantee anything is as it should be is make sure it’s made in China.

[XC90Mk1]

What an expansive question…

There are different grades of asbestos, brown asbestos used as heat insulation is extremly dangerous abs bed for health, yet is was ban some time ago (around the 1980s? I am not sure).

The other end of the spectrum we have white asbestos which is bonded to substrates and considered quite low risk. This, I believe was not ban until the year 2000.

My understanding is that any work on brake or clutch lining is a hazard that should be undertaken in a wel ventilated area with a face mask.

I am not sure that it is overly risky myself, don’t forget many mechanics undertake this work day in day out. Taking appropriate measures and using PPE would appear to be order of the day. Clearly no compressed air lines etc etc.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

What an expansive question…

There are different grades of asbestos, brown asbestos used as heat insulation is extremly dangerous abs bed for health, yet is was ban some time ago (around the 1980s? I am not sure).

The other end of the spectrum we have white asbestos which is bonded to substrates and considered quite low risk. This, I believe was not ban until the year 2000.

My understanding is that any work on brake or clutch lining is a hazard that should be undertaken in a wel ventilated area with a face mask.

I am not sure that it is overly risky myself, don’t forget many mechanics undertake this work day in day out. Taking appropriate measures and using PPE would appear to be order of the day. Clearly no compressed air lines etc etc.

I don't know the different types or when they were banned but my understanding of asbestos of any type can be easily summed up as :

Air with asbestos dust in it = BAD!

Nice, clean, fresh air = GOOD!

PS - i'm waiting for some bright spark to ask if you can catch Covid from asbestos now..........

[360beast]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

I don't know the different types or when they were banned but my understanding of asbestos of any type can be easily summed up as :

Air with asbestos dust in it = BAD!

Nice, clean, fresh air = GOOD!

PS - i'm waiting for some bright spark to ask if you can catch Covid from asbestos now..........

Can you catch covid from asbestos?

[volvo always]

Originally Posted by 360beast

Can you catch covid from asbestos?

Asbestos probably sticks well to the molecules!

James

[bgarston]

Originally Posted by 360beast

Can you catch covid from asbestos?

Only if the clutch containing asbestos was made in China....oh wait Covid originated in Wuhan