RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
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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