ASBESTOS GUIDELINES
Work Practice Don'ts for Home Mechanics

Work practice Don'ts for home mechanics, who are concerned about the presence of asbestos, urge that you:

Do not use compressed air for cleaning. Compressed air blows dust into the air.

Do not clean brakes or clutches with a dry rag, brush (wet or dry), or garden hose.

Do not use an ordinary wet/dry vac without a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to vacuum dust. Invisible particles of brake or clutch dust can stay in the air and on your clothes long after a job is complete.

Avoid taking work clothing inside the home or tracking dust through the house after performing brake and clutch work to prevent exposing your family to dust particles that may contain asbestos.

Courtesy of The EPA