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This report was prepared by ASME's Expert Panel on Alternatives to Asbestos in Brakes. It represents the considered judgement of this Panel rather than an official position of ASME. ASME's Bylaws declare, "The Society shall not be responsible for statements or opinions advanced ... in its, publications." (7.1.3) The report was prepared under contract to an agency of the United States Government. None of its employees, contractors, subcontractors, or their employees make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for any third party's use of the results or such use of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed in this report, or represents that its use by such third party would not infringe on privately owned rights. Publication of the data in this doucment does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the joint or separate views and policies of each sponsoring agency. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. Copyright 1988 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All Right! Reserved Printed In U.S.A.