How to identify asbestos? (Brake shoes) - SV650.org

Adam Ef · 10-01-17, 10:48 PM

Just wondering if anyone knows how you'd identify if parts contain asbestos? I'm working on my 250, cleaning out the drum brake on rear wheel, checking pads and bearings etc and it occured to me that the pads might contain asbestos? It's a 1983 CB250rsd model. It has 40,000 miles on it so I'm guessing they;re not the orignal shoes it came with, especially as they have a fair amount of life left in them.

I've looked up the model number that's written on the shoes but can't find any info.

It's for peace of mind really as I'd already started working on it before I thought about it. I'd also triple bag and dispose of them if they did contain asbestos rather than just put it back together.

Cheers for any help.

DarrenSV650S · 10-01-17, 11:21 PM

You can't tell just by looking at it, no matter how experienced you are. It needs to be tested professionally.

Adam Ef · 10-01-17, 11:28 PM

I've found the ones I have fitted ( ASK A7GG ) for sale... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEUINE-HON...wAAOSwKOJYJz4T

andrewsmith · 11-01-17, 07:36 AM

Only way you can tell is by getting a sample tested.
Anything manufactured after 2000 shouldn't have it in*

* If manufactured in Europe

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10-01-17, 10:48 PM	#1
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	How to identify asbestos? (Brake shoes) Just wondering if anyone knows how you'd identify if parts contain asbestos? I'm working on my 250, cleaning out the drum brake on rear wheel, checking pads and bearings etc and it occured to me that the pads might contain asbestos? It's a 1983 CB250rsd model. It has 40,000 miles on it so I'm guessing they;re not the orignal shoes it came with, especially as they have a fair amount of life left in them. I've looked up the model number that's written on the shoes but can't find any info. It's for peace of mind really as I'd already started working on it before I thought about it. I'd also triple bag and dispose of them if they did contain asbestos rather than just put it back together. Cheers for any help.

10-01-17, 11:21 PM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: How to identify asbestos? (Brake shoes) You can't tell just by looking at it, no matter how experienced you are. It needs to be tested professionally.

10-01-17, 11:28 PM	#3
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: How to identify asbestos? (Brake shoes) I've found the ones I have fitted ( ASK A7GG ) for sale... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEUINE-HON...wAAOSwKOJYJz4T Last edited by Adam Ef; 10-01-17 at 11:33 PM.

11-01-17, 07:36 AM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: How to identify asbestos? (Brake shoes) Only way you can tell is by getting a sample tested. Anything manufactured after 2000 shouldn't have it in* * If manufactured in Europe Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi