Originally Posted by
Tartan
Asbestos is only dangerous when it is disturbed because it is the air born particles that you breathe in. Since the foot pedal is manipulated I would consider that disturbed. I would replace it wearing gloves and mask if they are indeed asbestos.
i agree, gloves and mask. even if you're not specifically fiddling around with the controller, gloves and masks are good to use. that way you dont inhale dust and dried bugs, mice droppings and other unknown stuff while youre rehabbing a machine.