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Asbestos used to be used widely for friction materials (clutch plate and brake pads/linings) and in silencers and gaskets.
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may contain asbestos (which must be replaced by one
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Care should be taken when removing an existing component that you suspect may contain asbestos (which must be replaced by one which is asbestos-free).
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use properly designed drum cleaning equipment which prevents dust escaping; or
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With Germany banning asbestos in 1993 I'm trying to establish if this means that a 1999 Porsche would not have used asbestos for a 996 built in that year which was exported to the UK and whether there is build information that would confirm this?
Use of asbestos in these components was prohibited
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The use of asbestos in these components was prohibited from 1999, with the exception that pre 1973 vehicles could continue to be fitted with asbestos containing brake shoes until 2004.
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Are you thinking of exporting a car to Australia ?
Asbestos - HSE
Cases of asbestos related cancer have been reported in garage workers, although the risk is relatively low.
www.hse.gov.uk
UK regulations for Asbestos in motor vehicles
In the past, asbestos was used in motor vehicles as the friction material in clutches, automatic transmission and brake linings, and in gaskets. The use of asbestos in these components was prohibited from 1999, with the exception that pre 1973 vehicles could continue to be fitted with asbestos containing brake shoes until 2004. Therefore, it is possible that some older and 'classic' vehicles could still contain these asbestos containing products. The supply, possession for supply and fitting of asbestos products to motor vehicle, trailers etc is now banned. Care should be taken when removing an existing component that you suspect may contain asbestos (which must be replaced by one which is asbestos-free).
Remember that all brake and clutch dust is potentially harmful, so it is prudent in all cases to
never blow dust out of brake drums or clutch housings with an airline
use properly designed drum cleaning equipment which prevents dust escaping; or
use clean, wet rags to clean drums or housings
With Germany banning asbestos in 1993 I'm trying to establish if this means that a 1999 Porsche would not have used asbestos for a 996 built in that year which was exported to the UK and whether there is build information that would confirm this?
Asbestos used to be used widely for friction materials (clutch plate and brake pads/linings) and in silencers and gaskets. Although it was banned in the1990s, in practice most manufacturers had stopped using it in the 70s and 80s.
that answers the question
"Since October 1993, the production and use of asbestos has been banned in Germany due to its proven carcinogenic effect."
which is from the 1993 Porsche 993 models, all the car that left the factory were free from asbestos
- noting any, Non-Germany and EU replacement parts and repro parts from other manufacturers might have contained asbestos till 2000
- after 2000, any non-EU non-OEM replacement parts parts from questionable manufacturers might have contained asbestos after 2000
Yes, since October 1993, the production and use of asbestos has been banned in Germany due to its proven carcinogenic effect. The 996 series 911 was made from 1997, therefore there is no asbestos. That is it, German law confirms this.
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