Anyone else wear gloves when changing brake pads?

Hey guys, just a friendly reminder: always wear nitrile gloves when working with brake dust and brake cleaner. I've seen too many guys skip it and end up with chemical burns or brake dust embedded in their skin. Save your hands!

Good point Gary. I'm guilty of skipping gloves when I'm in a hurry, but after getting brake cleaner on a cut once... never again. Now I keep a box in my tool chest. Also, safety glasses are a must when using a wire wheel on rusty parts.

I use those mechanic's gloves with the rubber grip. They're tough but still let me feel the torque on the ratchet. Nitrile is good for oily stuff but they tear too easy on sharp edges. Anyone tried those dipped gloves?

Yeah, the dipped ones are great for general work, but for brake jobs I still prefer nitrile under my mechanic gloves. Keeps the chemicals off completely. Just my 2 cents.

Whatever you use, just make sure it's snug. Loose gloves can get caught in a spinning brake lathe or drill. I've had a coworker lose a fingernail that way. Safety first, always.