Asbestos Fiber Brake Linings - Service Precautions

NUMBER: 05-07-99

GROUP: Brakes

DATE: June 25, 1999

SUBJECT:
Use Of Asbestos Fiber Brake Linings

MODELS:

1995 - 1997 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
1997 - 1999 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
1995 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLES TO 3500 SERIES RAM VANS/WAGONS, 3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS, 1999 MODEL YEAR 1500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS, AND CIRRUS/STRATUS/BREEZE VEHICLES BUILT WITH SALES CODE BRK BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995 (MDH O1O1XX).

DISCUSSION:
The previously listed vehicle's braking systems are equipped with rear brake linings that contain asbestos fibers. Exercise care when servicing brake parts. The "OSHA Preferred Method" for dust control mandated by OS HA's final rule on asbestos (29 CFR 1910.1001, Appendix F) recommends to clean braking components with a wet type cleaner such as Pentastar Service Equipment CT-500, CT-200, or HE-1450.

CAUTION:
DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING.

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