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I y \'\'f jy vL frippHar Hseting Results (continued) ~ Diiokoli A non-asbestoe organic lining is being developed. Supplier coo-. dilated tests on initial phase parts were aeeaptabls for HHug nciso and vn----s----r. --Tord co--ndu--ct-e-- d-- FM/SwS 10fJ-7 5Wtes ts,J ahaowwwve>vve*rf, --indicatewd thawt the maVOte* 1rial is too brittle ) the lining fractured due to the extrema taaporatures during this test* Die lining compound is being revised) timing has not been estab lished for revised parts and supporting test date* - Iheraoid: A non-asbestos is being developed on a second priority basis. Parts end supporting test date could be provided to Ford within six months if the program is accelerated. - Boybestost Programs have been Initiated to develop non-asbestos drum and . dlao brake materials, both semi-metallic and non-mstellio. liming for teat port availability to Ford with supporting test data is not established. Competitive-Position In 1977 GK used semi-metallic linings with an asbestos backing on the Vega, Manse, Corners, Nova and Chovelle station wagon in addition to Polios appli cations., In 1973 semi-metallic usage is extended to include all "A" shell Cara -{OldmoMlo Cutlass, Pontiac LsMans, fiuick Regal end Chavelle Malibu Classic). Dolco presented Ford tost data shoving that their new semi-metallic lining having no asbestos backing released for 1976 on soma of the "A" shell ears is such improvod for noise end cold veer over existing seal-metallic linings. A letter was sent to beloo bbroine requesting that they initiate testing of their proposed new material on a Ford vehicle to selected Ford test procedures and to provide estimated piece costs for various assumed volumes- Delco Moraine is expected to reepand shortly. However, Ford evaluation of this Dolco Moraine seal-metallls lining on an Oldaaobile was unacceptable (rated 5) for noise. In 1977 Chrysler, like Ford, used sami-metallic linings only for heavy duty Police applications. The 1978 semi-metallic usage is extended to include the now "1" ear (similar to YV Rabbit). Conclusions and Recommendations . Rased an past experience with OSHA, if the OSHA requirement is changed, os expected, sufficient time will be given to make an orderly transition to either on asbestos lining complying with the new requirement if detemined feasible, or an alternate non-asbestos lining. Funding to support S man years labor end $15M material and test should be provided to develop a non-asbestos lining far rale ass by I960 on selected car lines to gain production experience end on all cor lines by 1981 if determined advantageous or required* The work plan to accomplish this is os follows) Item Estimated Timing Review supplier preliminary test data 3-1-78 Hiaitor additional Ford requested supplier teats 6-1-76 Review supplier test data, select best proposals for 7-1 -79 Ford testing . Conduct Ford brake testa including Float Evaluations, 6-1-79 / FMY33 105-75, Durability, City Traffic, Mountain. . Reteat now submissions if requlrod 2-1-SO '( . Release on selected car lines to gain productionexperience Job pi, I960 . Release n oar lines if advantageous or required Job #1, 1981 Broke Envelopment June 291 1977 > 003125 PRODUCED BY FORD