Asbestos is no longer used in brake pads. There may be some kind of exception to this but I'm not aware of one. I wish I could buy asbestos shingles. They last forever and I doubt if I would inhale one.
OT: asbestos in vermiculite attic insulation
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/insulation.html
Just in case anyone missed this (and I'm not sure it's as widely known as it should be) the EPA has released a warning regarding vermiculite attic insulation containing a particularly nasty form of asbestos. The stuff was sold from the early 1960s through late 1980s.
I post this because we have had little bits of "stuff" falling out of our forced air vents each october when we start the system up (hurrah for California weather) and when I first read the article I nearly fell over. We have a 2 year old daughter. I checked out attic last night and it's actually cellulose fiber insulation ... phew.
Anyway, if you're unsure, and you're about to go into your attic to do some wiring, or remodelling or other audio-related installation just beware. If you have this stuff in the attic or in wall cavities you may want to reconsider.
Safe listening all !
Just in case anyone missed this (and I'm not sure it's as widely known as it should be) the EPA has released a warning regarding vermiculite attic insulation containing a particularly nasty form of asbestos. The stuff was sold from the early 1960s through late 1980s.
I post this because we have had little bits of "stuff" falling out of our forced air vents each october when we start the system up (hurrah for California weather) and when I first read the article I nearly fell over. We have a 2 year old daughter. I checked out attic last night and it's actually cellulose fiber insulation ... phew.
Anyway, if you're unsure, and you're about to go into your attic to do some wiring, or remodelling or other audio-related installation just beware. If you have this stuff in the attic or in wall cavities you may want to reconsider.
Safe listening all !