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FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS IU3T I'f UT-. 11 iC - - E.210 ROUTE 4, PARAMUS, N.J.07652 FINITES OF MEETING of the BOARD -::- DIRECTORS Tuesday, June 27, 1972, at 9:00 A.M, at Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri J. Greenen, President F. Mosaic' sY. Simon F. C-'tke, Vice President R. Brigleb C. Weber DIRECTORS NOT PRESENT J. McGovern, Jr. Qff!^.PRS! A. Daly, Treasurer E. Drislane, Secretary ! . Stickles> Attorney COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN PRESENT J. Kelly (Institute Development) R. Moalli (Data Book) i-.. Nelson (Brake rerformance) OTHERS PRESENT (START OF MEETING! M. Jones R. Kettering Maremont Corporation Bendix Corporation Brassbestos Manufacturing Corp. Gatke Corporation S. K. Wellman Corporation World Bestos Company Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Scandura, Inc. Friction Materials Standards Institute,Inc. Stickles, Hayden, Kennedy, Hort & Van Steenburgh Bendix Corporation Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Abex Corporation Delco-Moraine Division, General Motors Delco-Moraine Division, General Motors Mr. J. Greenen, President, acting as Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held October 27, 1971 had been distributed. No reading was requested nor were any corrections made thereto. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the mating hexo October 27, 1971 be accepted as distributed. FMSI-0120 FMSI 00094 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of PirecWs >ur.a 27, 1972 PROGrtAi^O DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS Mr, M. F. ("Rad") Jones,of Delco-Moraina, was invited to the meeting to present background and merits of the fiow chart presentation for servicing brake systems. Mr. Ross Kettering assisted Mr. Jones in this presentation. A booklet was distributed to the Board Members showing the details of the Jiagnostic Instructions for various elements in the brake system. The program started with a slide showing a typical brake system and the components making up this system. Without reviewing the technical items in his presentation, Mr. Jones emphasized the need for good Diagnostic Instructions at the workers' work station so that there will not be a time penalty in having the brake mechanic search for the Instructions. Mr. Jones noted that the Diagnostic Instructions were not made for the novice but were geared towards those doing brake work who had a little background on brake v systems, dome basic tools were required for some of these diagnostics and these were covered in the Instructions. He emphasized that the diagnostics were written for all passenger-type vehicles and not for just General Motors vehicles. In essense, the Diagnostic Instructions present, in block form, the logic required to adequately diagnose a brake system and, while some mechanics could proceed through this 'ogic without formal instructions, the purpose is to attempt to get him to proceed in this fashion so that the proper diagnosis will be reached quickly. Mr. Jones indicated that these Diagnostic Instructions should encompass 90-95$ of service requirements of an automotive brake system. !n answer to some questions, Mr. Kettering discussed the economics of the Programmed Diagnostic Instructior.3. Apparently some people Had commented to the effect that these are well and good but to set them up on a, formal basis would cost money. It is essentially Mr. Kettering's feelings that the fact that the problem will be solved earlier will he economic justification for use of these Instructions. Mr. Kelly askeo whether Delco-Moraine was concerned on the commercial use of these diagnostic instructions. Mr, Kettering r^clied that Delco-Moraine encourages their use but they are not to be distributed for profit. They wculd be most interested in having the Friction Mn,eric's Standards Institute get this information into the field. After conclusion of Mr. Jones' report, it was decided that his presentation to the Board was sufficient and he would not be requested to address the Mei.ibei ship. The Institute Development Committee is directed to study thase P.D.I.'s with the idea of recommending the best means of getting them into the field where they will be used by *hose servicing brakes. The Brake Performance Study Committee is directed to review the technical content in these P.D.I.'s to see that they are nox ir conflict with replacement market oriented instructions. After review of these P.D.I.'s by both the institute Development Committee and Brake Performance Study Committee, they will be sent to Mr. Drislane for his assembly and then to Mr. L.D. Stickles for legal review. At this point, they will be sent to the Delco-Moraine Division of General Motors and we will request a letter giving us permission to use these P.D.I.'s. FMSI 00095 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors -3- June 27, 1972 PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mr. J. W. Greenen, President, opened the regular part of the meeting with a report on the Institute's progress and activities during 1971-72. See EXHIBIT 1 for text of this report. Briefly, the President covered the high spots of the 1971-72 fiscal year which included the formation of the Asbestos Study Committee, the move to New Jersey, reactivation of the Institute Development Committee, the retirement of Miss Duschek as of August 31, 1971, and other matters. In particular, Mr. Greenen paid tribute to Mr. C. Brown Whitley, of Scandura, Inc., who passed away during this past fiscal year. A letter was read from Mr. J. L. McGovern, Jr. advising that ha was retiring from Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. and he would therefore be resigning as a Director and Delegate of the Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the Institute Development Committee would recommend appropriate means of honoring Mr. J. L. McGovern, Jr., to show the Members' appreciation for his years of service to the Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Upon completion of the President's Report, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the President's Report be accepted as read. TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Daly, Treasurer, advised that copies of the financial statements had been distributed to the Directors. Included in this distribution were EWIBIT 2.1 EXHIBIT 2.2 EWtIBIT 2,3 Balance Sheet May 31, 1972 Income Statement (Projected through June 30, 1972) Retirement Fund - H.G. Duschek For the Treasurer's Report, refer to EffllBIT 2. In summary, the financial statements showed s strong cash position with almost #85,000 in checking accounts, savings accountc and time deposits. The Operating Statement showed an excess ot income over oxpooses of approximately $3,000, with an additional $4,500 of interest income, indicating a total excess of income over expenses of approximately $7,500 for the year ending June 30, 1972. In addition, a separate statement was prepared to show the fund balance for the pension fund set up for Miss iXjschek'. Upon completion of the Treasurer's Report, upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the Treasurer's Report be accepted as read. SI 00096 minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors -4- June 27, 1972 ANNUAL MEETING CQfvtvIlTTEE REPORT ir. F. E. Messier, Chairman, gave his report concerning the Committee's activities. See EXHIBIT 3 for details of the report. In essence,' the Lodge at Vail, Vail, Colorado, was selected for 1974 and possibly for 1973 if the Membership did not wish to return to the Lodge of the Four Seasons. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: To accept the report of the Annual Meeting Committee. ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. I. H. Weaver, Chairman, prepared a report which was distributed to the Board Members. See EfflIBIT 4. In Mr. Weaver's absence, Mr. Drislane read the report to the Members. ^* This report reviewed the Committee's activities for the year. Among items covered were the Illinois Pollution Control Board activities, clinic on the membrane filter method for measuring airborne asbestos, proposed EPA emission standards, and the OSHA Asbestos Dust Regulations. Mr. weaver's report concluded with some recommendations for Committee activity during the coming year. Discussion centered on getting information to the members and it was recommended that a new bulletin be issued to advise the Membership on the costs of equipment and on laboratories who migfit perform work for asbests dust measurement in line with the new OSHA Standards. , Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: To accept the report of the Asbestos Study Committee. BRAKE PERFORMANCE STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. R. E. Nelson, Chairman, delivered the report on his Committee's activities. See EXrHIBIT 5. ' '* Amopg the items covered were our work on the Pennsylvania thickness inspection, our comments on Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety Docket MC-30, suggested revisions to Regulation V-3, the new Ohio brake lining law (using V-3), brake lining quality control, and certification through AAMVAi The most controversial item in the Chairman's Report was the requirement of certification of brake linings through AAMVA. This was a major item in the report the Chairman rendered and essentially it comes down to the following. North Carolina and Rhode Island now require certification through AAMVA. The fee for certification through AAMVA is $250 per lining. It is estimated that the cost of tests including the observance of these tests by.outside laboratories runs' about $400. Tests would have to be run within one year of the date that a certification or a recertification is required. All linings would have to be recertified every five years. FMSI00097 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directo i June 27, 1972 In meetings with the AaVIVA they mdlcotca that th.iy would give a "grandfather" certification to xhusn minings v< ttfiq<-4 in North Carolina or New York by July 1, 1972. This wo*iu involve a 50 fee fvr-^aoh lining and the test reports user! could 1'.a the original test reports used for certification in either New York o' North Carolina. hils there are seven states chat now require certification using the V-3 procedure and none of thase states have a separate fee as yat for brake lining, Members of the Board questioned whether the <S250 fee would be in addition to the state feesthat might be required. The Chairman indicated that he believed the state fees would still have to be paid in addition to the fee to AAMVA, The question came up as to whether all 50 states, if they had brake lining regulations, would be covered by the certification through AAMVA. It was indicated that some states, and Massachusetts is a good example, would not accept certification through AAMVA, It was suegssted that the Institute ask AAMVA whether their certification would be valid in all 50 states. After additional discussion on this subject, the Board suggested that AAMVA be contacted to get a written proposal as to their certification requirements. After discussion on the specifics of the AAMVA proposals, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That we request AAMVA to give us a written proposal of exactly what is expected for certification through AAMVA. The importance of a new Federal Brake Lining Staudai d that is now under study was discussed, While it may be 3 or 4 years away, the facts are that it will be a more severe requirement than the current state laws. Also, as the NWTSA now plans on a single end inertia dynamometer for this standard, such a requirement will effect many mofiA>ot a who uo rot nave access to such equipment. vVhile NHTSA indicaloa that compliance with FMV3S 105 (3S revised per Docket 7C-27) on vehicles will be the basis of a qualification, the tests may set requirements to equal the 0,E. lining that qualifies on FMVSS 105. The Secretary brought to the attention of the Board that there had been some critiriw the Institute for not getting ome information to the members. Whil'~ *t is fell that most of the infoiimtion that the Institute has concerning wgulaiions is distributed, It may be that it is not getting to the parties involved with the problems. Suggestions were made to put out a quarterly bulletin of a summary type to get information to the field. After discussion, it was recommended that the Institute Development Committee study this problem to see how the Institute can do a batter job of keeping the Membership informed. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the report of the Brake Performance Study Committee be accepted. FMSI00098 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors -6- June 27, 1972 BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Carl Weber, Chairman, presented his Committee's report. In summary, the budget projects $73,795 expenses, approximately a 5% increase over the #70,260 budgeted for 1971-72. For details of the Budget Report, see EXHIBIT 6. and for line items see the Proposed Budget, EXHIBIT 6.1. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the proposed budget of $73,795 for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1972 be accepted, and that its adoption be recommended to the Membership. DATA BOCK AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Ron Moalli, Chairman, reported on the 1971-72 activities of the Committee. The detailed report is EXHIBIT 7. Among items reported on were the clutch facing drilling illustrations (now a part of the Data Book), the Brake Block Identification Catalog (to be printed in August 1972), the EDP Numbering System (to be a part of the 1973 Data Book), the n..!.. Lining Hanselidation Program, and five resolutions on disc brake lining and shoe assignments. These five resolutions were made, seconded and passed by the Committee and are listed in the detailed report, EXHIBIT 7. The Chairman discussed assignments of foreign car brake shoes for the Brake Shoe Identification Catalog. At the current time, the only foreign shoes shown are for Volkswagen, but the Committee intends to expand this with some of the more popular foreign cars such as Datsun, Toyota, etc. It was recommended that the Institute Development Committee consider the needs for a heavy duty Brake Shoe Catalog. After all items in the report had been discussed, Mr. Greener brought up publication dates for the Data Book and for the Shoe Book. After discussion, it was suggested that the Institute office send copy to the printer at early enough dates so that the Automotive Data Book or its Supplement would be published in May of each year and that the Brake Shoe Identification Catalog, or its Supplement, would be published in July of each year. The Secretary advised that this would involve cutting off of some truck information but the Board felt that timeliness was more important than having all truck information included. On motion duly made, seconded and passed, it was RESOLVED: That the report of the Data Book and Technical Committee, including the five resolutions on disc brake lining and shoe assignments, be accepted. FMSI00099 r Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors -7- June 27, 1972 FEE FORMULA COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. R. C. Brigieb, Chairman, reported on the Committee's activities for the year. See detailed report EfflIBIT 8. In summary, the fee formula rules were clarified in October 1971, and the fees for 1972-73 will remain the same as for 1971-72. Active Members) Basic Fee 41,050 Each Category 650 Regional Members: Associations 2,200 Individuals 1,300 Licensees: 500 Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, it was RESOLVED: That for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1972 that the fees charged Active Members, Regional Members and Licensees remain at the same level as those for the year starting July 1, 1971. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, it was RESOLVED: To accept the report of the Fee Formula Committee. INSTITUTE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. J. H. Kelly, Chairman, reported on this Committee- See EXHIBIT 9. In summary, a lack of interest had been indicated in a hydraulic parts section within the Institute. As this subject of the possible hydraulic parts section was a separate item on the agenda, it was oevered in two sections* The report on the Institute Development Committee was held up until other Committee Reports had been read so that more time could be spent on hydraulic parts. At the outset, Mr. Kelly repeated his conclusions that due to. lack- of interest, the subject of an Hydraulic Brake Parts Section be dropped-- Mr. Moalli disagreed and suggested that no one had told the hydraulic parts people what services would be provided. Mr. Kelly read from his letter" to fha hydraulic parts people on March 24, 1972 which suggested, in summary form, the samwica*._ that would most 1ikely be offered. The Board was told that Echirn; wee still, interested in joining the Institute even if there were no hydraulic parts section. Counsel advised that this would require amendment to our Constitution and By-Laws. Because there was no clear-cut decision as regards an Hydraulic Brake Parts Section or consideration of Echlin (not a manufacturer of friction materials) it was suggested that these decisions could not beaded on until there were provisions made in the Constitution and By-Laws for them. Discussion indicated that the more exclusive "hydraulic brake parts" would be less restrictive if called "brake system parts." FMSI 00100 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors -8- June 27, 1972 It was decided to submit the Bo'rd's recommendation fur approval of an amendment to the Constitution and By-Lews to permit membership by brake system parts manufacturers. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, it was RESCCVED: Thst tho Board of Directors make the effort to determine how the Institute would accept membership by brake system parts manufacturers. The Board assigned the research assignment on the suggested amendments of the Constitution and By-Laws to the Institute Development Committee. The subject of compliance sampling requirements by automotive manufacturers was discussed. The Committee recommended that a Sub-Conn it tea bo formed as part of the Brake Performance Study Committee to promote the quality control aspects of these requirements. It was recommended that the Board (and Membership) recommend members to serve on a Quality Control Sub-Committee. On motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That, with the exception of the reconmendation of dropping the projected hydraulic brake parts section study, the report of the Institute Development Committee be accepted as reed. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT. Mr. Frank Gatke, Chairman, delivered this report. See EXHIBIT 10. In supnmary,.the report indicated the Foliowingi 1971-72 1972-73 Active Members Regional - Associations - Individuals Licensees 22 -2 7 8 25 'Bp ? 8 Prospective members were discussed. Allied Friction in Florida sells new drum shoea-and new dise brake shoes* National Friction (subsidiary of Kelsey-Hayes) is selling braise lining* in commercial quantities in the automotive market, but it is not known whether they are using FMSI numbers. M & D Brake, California, he* been using FMSI numbers on prioe lists, and had been contacted by the Institute. The Institute office solicits information on any manufacturer who is using the FMSI numbers without proper authorization. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it was RESOLVED: That the report of the Membership Committee be accepted. FMSI 00101 nsinotes of the Meeting of the Board of Director* hJEUC fifcLnl iONS COMMITTEE June 27.. <772 Mr. ,1. Simon, Chairman. 1 -'-d rv. Cnumiitaa'a epn't. fVar to EXHIBIT li. This controversial rac.-.i 1 -.**: despite the Secretary's object ions. *,;re ig s.tr- jrl rT all Bturd Members Jr'Oii .sotion duly irada, iv.cc-'dec nd .'n.-nimwoty passed, it wea RESG.'rED? That the report of the PubJic T^lutipns Committee be ?=ccepted. ' v turiaam-^5s The historical salea rgportir.r will continue as in the past. The Secretary was oireu'.ud to star; the rfM,.'iinp for the i ..c.-ths .nJae June 30, ll7^, AJKMKiVE INFORMATIOM COUNCIL (A 10) The Institute ..upperts the objectives of the .MO, It will continua tp cooperate with the Aiu, but v/ili not partie.pate in fund 1 .rising or other Lime consuming activities. fEfcSAJgt FUND - H. 6. CJ3CBEK There will be <* change In the .nstitute'c ojntri action* to this Funo. The actual author iaViofr" a qovered by +he Board's P.ut,:*l utisn approving the 1972-73 budget. 1 MV7STytiMT aDV . 7CRY CCMM1 TTEE Invest tRieaS" cA trj^t !tuta funus wT be studies bv a formal Committee. The Presidentth#t Mr. W. Simea replace Mr. . McGovern, Jr. on ha ` DU** '.at*ri|rAdv Vsory Cornu ii `ae. Upon nation.duly made, ejeoncie# and unanimously passed, it sat RESOLVED* Ti*at Mr. Simon would replace Mr. J. McGovern, J.-. on the Investment AJviaory Committee Fweapefo Cplpmbtie^ a Moional Murbe., *ttl-as to expert blocks into the >J.S., \vi:> FMSi rK4mbei^terioTnad +heron. 't is 'jit that other foreign houses n>ayv,b<f*<ks?o/'$^i^e \he U',3. *f*ng cepyr ig'vLctf FMSI number*. Upon motiem duty rd, seconded and unanimous]v pt-vssd, it was RESCLVED: That Regional tlumbers ncy export into the united States using tne FMSI copyright by payment of dues based on current fees for Active Members. i>t.gur it# will be based on number c." categori-s exported to thu United States. FMSI 00102 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors -lO- June 27, 1972 QO'FR BUS I NESS Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimousl/ passed, it was RESOLVED: That Mr. Drislane's salary, effective July be increased to ?2i,000 per year. 1972, It was racormiended that,Vr.,Drislane attend the First-International Conference on Automotive Safety to be*'held in San Francisco, July 17-19, 1972. No further business was brought to the attention of the meeting. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed, it was RESOL'/ED: To adjourn. Adjourned at 5:00 P.M, E. d. Drislane Secretary FMSI 00103