Replacing brakes and brake parts
Follow these tips when replacing brakes and brake parts .
�� Don ’ t hose down brake pads , rotors or drums . Remember , brake pads contain copper , which can erode as the pads wear and contribute to stormwater pollution .
�� Use shop cloths to wipe as much brake dust as possible from rotors and drums before using brake cleaner fluid .
�� Recycle cleaner fluid by using a drip pan .
�� Never discharge cleaning solutions from cleaning into the storm sewer system .
Recycling
You can recycle many of the waste products that come from maintaining your vehicle at home , including :
�� Antifreeze
�� Batteries
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Brake Fluid Degreasers Gasoline Motor Oil Oil Filters Transmission Fluid
STORMWATER FACT : A single quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of drinking water . ( Source : Natural Resources Defense Council )
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Changing Your Oil or other Fluids
Follow these tips for changing your oil and other fluids .
�� Use funnels or pumps when handling liquid products or wastes to avoid spills .
�� Capture vehicle fluids in separate drip pans or containers .
�� Drain and recycle used oil filters . Poke holes in the filter and let it drain into your oil pan for several hours before you recycle them .
�� If spills occur , use kitty litter , sawdust , or oil absorbent to clean spills . Apply to the spill , sweep it up and dispose of the waste in the trash .
�� NEVER sweep or wash used oil products or other fluids into the storm sewer system .
�� Collect your used motor oil and other fluids in separate containers and transport to the Environmental Collection Center . Be sure to verify that your waste materials are accepted at the local collection center .
Hazardous Products Associated with Home Vehicle Maintenance or Repair
BOX 4
Product Antifreeze
Auto Batteries
Auto Paint & Primers
Brake and Transmission Fluid
Carburetor Cleaner
Engine Cleaner and Degreasers
Gasoline , Diesel , and Kerosene
Motor Oil
Used Motor Oil Filter ( s ) Windshield Washer Fluid
Hazardous Property
Toxic Flammable
Corrosive Toxic
Flammable Toxic
Flammable Toxic
Corrosive Toxic
Flammable Toxic
Flammable Toxic Highly Volatile
Toxic Flammable
Toxic Toxic