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AKEBONO FMS112676 01/20/01 MON 14:21 FAX 847 841 3848 @001 760 Lake Cook Road Suit* 375 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Phone: 847-465-2877 Fax: 647-641-3348 E-mail: rsherman@akebono-usa.com 2DC To; 01 Laycock From; Ron Sherman Pax (203) 462-7951 Onto: 29 January 2001 Phono; (203)452-1877_______ ______________Pag--: 2 including cover Rat CC; Urgent x For Review Please Comment Please Reply Q Please Recycle Commewtai Gil, Could you please send us the line drawings for the attached list of FMSI numbers. Thank you. ` Ron Sherman \\ 4 FMS112677 I Subj: Date: From: To: cc: Akebono Delegate Thursday, February 10, 2000 1:33:27 PM kselinge@akebono-usa.com GNLFMSI@aol.com jwischhoff@akebono-usa.com 4*o h Hi Gil, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you regarding your request for the above info. .. <-> KdELKuGtl^ Please proceed to list me as the Akebono Delegate, and list Jim Wischhoff as the Akebono Alternate. Also, can you mail or fax me bulletin #1-9 have #'s 3 & 4 but are missing #'s 1 & 2 #2-991? (We already Thank you for your help. Please let me know if you need anything else. Best Regards, Ken Selinger Sr. Product Manager Akebono Corporation Yn`Y\ ^ ^j-\ | pp ( ` Hh` Lj 3. </XMP> ------------------------ Headers----------------------------------Return-Path: <kselinge@akebono-usa.com> Received: from rly-zd02.mx.aol.com (rly-zd02.mail.aol.com [172.31.33.226j) by airzd05.mail.aol.com (v67_b1.24) with ESMTP; Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:33:27 -0500 Received: from akebono-nt-pdl .akebono-usa.com (mail.akebono-usa.com [209.176.97.98]) by rly-zd02.mx.aol.com (v67_b1.24) with ESMTP; Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:33:23 -0500 Z/10/00 America Online : GNL FMSI Page 1 FMS112678 yy J 5YP FMSI 12679 TELEPHONE (203) 452-1877 FAX (203) 452-7951 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. 588 MONROE TURNPIKE MONROE, CT 06468 January 22, 1998 Mr. Jeff Mironcow Akebono America, Inc. 750 West Lake Cook Road Suite 375 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Dear Mr. Mironcow: Regarding our phone conversation of 1/21/98, I checked back in our records and found that the Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. Membership goes back to July 1967. The Membership is for a single category - clutch facings. It is listed as a Regional Membership. A Regional Membership is for a friction material manufacturer outside of the U.S. and Canada. The classification for a friction material manufacturer located in the U.S. or Canada is Active Member. Complete eligibility requirements for membership are spelled out in our constitution. For background, I am enclosing copies of the following: Constitution and By-Laws EXHIBIT A - Services to Members Application for Membership Form - Active Member (2) List of institute Membership ANNUAL FEE FORMULA The annual fee is based on five categories in which the Member participates: (1) Disc Brake linings; (2) Drum brake linings; (3) Brake Blocks; (4) Clutch Facings; (5) Disc Plates or Drum Shoes. The fee is calculated with a basic charge of $1,800, with an additional category charge of $220 for each of the first two categories in which a member participates, with an additional category charge of $500 for each of the next two categories. Essentially, this comes to: One Category: Two Categories: Three Categories Four Categories: Five Categories: $2,050/year 2.300 2,800 3.300 3,300 FMSI 12680 Mr. Mironcow January 22, 1998 Page 2 COPYRIGHTS/TRADEMARKS As noted in our EXHIBIT A write-up, the FMSI Numbers and Numbering Systems are protected by copyright, and FMS and FMSI are registered trademarks. Use of these part numbers and/or trademarks without benefit of Membership for friction material manufacturers or express written permission of the institute for customers of Members, is a violation of our copyrights and infringes on our trademarks, we believe a central gathering point for product information has been good for our industry and a common numbering system is a benefit to all. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP If you were to apply for Active Membership, you should complete the "Application for Membership" Form enclosed. As regards the question on "financial strength", copies of financial statements, or bank references, or trade references such as domestic customers/suppliers would suffice. The application should be signed by a principal of the applicant - Officer, Sales Manager, or someone in similar capacity. The application should be accompanied by a prepayment of the first year's annual fee. Assuming the application were accepted, this deposit would be applied to the fee for 12 months from date of acceptance. It normally takes about 6 to 8 weeks to process the application for Active Membership. If the application were not accepted, the prepayment would be returned. FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE GNL:Id Enclosures FMS112681 JL AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 750 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 375 BUFFALO GROVE. IL 60089 PHONE: (708) 541*4224 FAX (708) 541-3348 September 18, 1995 Mr. Gilbert N. Laycock Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. 588 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, CT 06468 Dear Mr. Laycock: After a five year stay in Chicago, now it is time for me to go back to Japan. I will be leaving Akebono America, Inc. on September 20, 1995 for a new assignment in OEM Sales Department of Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd. In Tokyo Head Office. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to you for all your support and generosity you have shown me over the years. I am pretty sure that Mr. Kenji ''Kevin" Suzuki, my successor as the Marketing Manager will also find these qualities invaluable. I wish the best of health, happiness and prosperity for you and now and in the future, and hope that our paths will cross again sometime in the near future. Sincerely, Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12682 AKEBOIMO AMERICA, ll\IC. 2040 S. CARBOY ROAD MT. PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056 PHONE: (708)364-2008 FAX (708) 364-1975 March 21, 1994 Mr. Gilbert N. Laycock Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, 588 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, CT 06468 Inc. Dear Mr. Laycock: With mixed feelings of both regret and excitement, I have to inform you that I am departing Chicago on March 26, 1994 for Tokyo to assume a new assignment at Akebono Japan. It has been an exciting five years for both my business life and family life here in Chicago. We have had many successes with very little failure, which could have never been achieved without your great support. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your kind support, courtesy and cooperation. Lives in this beautiful country will be clearly memorized forever. Upon my return to Japan, Mr. Hiroshi "Steve" Murakami will be my successor as Marketing Manager, assisted by Mr. Jim Wischhoff. I am sure that you will be extending the same support as you have given to me, so that our continuous friendship will be maintained for mutual prosperity in the future. Once again thank you very much and I sincerely hope that we will be in contact with each other sometime in the future. In the meantime, please accept my warmest and best wishes for your health and continued success. My new work address will be: Automotive Sales Division Akebono Brake Ind. Co. Ltd. 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-Cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 Tel (03) 3668-5181 Fax (03) 5695-7388 Sincerely yours, Takeshi (Ted) Saito FMS112683 Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 750 LAKE COOK ROAD, SUITE 375 BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089 PHONE: (708) 541-4224 FAX (708) 541-3348 March 31, 1995 FMSI Mr. Gilbert N. Laycock Executive Director 588 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, CT 06468 Dear Mr. Laycock: As of April 3, 1995, our current facility in Mt. Prospect, IL will be relocating as follows: Akebono Remanufacturing Center 1 Quality Street Munfordville, KY 42765 Tel (502) 524-4272 Fax (502) 524-3204 Akebono America, Inc. (Headquarters) 750 Lake Cook Road Suite 375 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Tel (708) 541-4224 Fax (708) 541-3348 The Marketing Department will move to the Headquarters office on April 3, 1995. We hope this move will not cause any short term delays, or inconveniences to any of our customers. The reason for this move is to prepare for our customers future caliper and friction material needs. If you have any questions please contact us at anytime. Thank you for your Cooperation Akebono America, Inc. FMS112684 Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 AKEBONO BRAKING SYSTEMS \ AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 19-5, Nihonbashi Koamicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, Japan Tel. (03) 3668-5174 Fax. (0313662-1894 Tel ex. (03) 252-3661 X AKEBONO EUROPE S. A. H. L. 144 AV.CHARLES DE GAULLE 92200 NEUILLY SUR SEINE FRANCE Tel 1-47-38-6850 Fax. 1-47 47-1801 Telex 611350F AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK IL 60062 USA Tel (312)498-1540 Fax 1312) 291-1536 Telex. 28-3518 w AKEBONO BRAKE SYSTEMS ^ ENGINEERING CENTER, INC. 26850 Haggerty Road Farmington Hills. Ml 48331. U S. A. Te (3131 489-1250 Fax. i 313) 489-1249 H AMBPAKE CORPORATION 300 Ring Road. Elizabethtown. KY 42701. USA Tel. (502 >737-4906 Fax. (502) 737-3044 FMS112685 AKEBONO PRODUCTS MEET HIGH SAFETY STANDARDS Akebono believes that brakes should virtually have the ability to think. We are constantly working to develop "intelligent" brake systems incorporating advanced electronics. Some of the important new electronic technologies aid ing our efforts and revolutionizing brake design include large-scale integrated circuits (LSI) and various types of new sensors. Akebono has long promoted the application of electronics in the field of brake systems, and has utilized a wide range of technologies in its effort to develop "intelligent" brake systems. These efforts are incorporated into the Anti Lock System (ALS), Akebono Slide Stopper (AKSS), and Brake Lock System (BLS). AKEBONO SLIDE STOPPER (AKSS) BRAKE LOCK SYSTEM (BLS) The AKSS is an electronic control system which prevents unintended movement when idling at stoplights and so on. For smooth acceleration and effortless idling, the brakes are held auto matically after stopping until the accelerator is depressed. ALS FOR PASSENGER CARS: FOURCHANNELS, FOUR-SENSORS & FOURWHEEL CONTROL SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT Electronic circuitry and a solenoid valve work in combination with the parking brake in order to provide stable 4 wheel braking for special use vehicles such as sanitation vehicles, concrete mixers and other service vehicles which per form utility duties while idling. FOUR WHEEL ABS FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES WITH AIR-OVER-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS BRAKE VALVE The anti-lock brake system is a computermodulated unit that prevents a vehicle's wheels from locking when braking on slippery surfaces such as wet roads or ice. Speed sensors inside the wheels detect the onset of brake-lock; in coordination with an electronic control unit and a brake modulator, the system regulates braking action to ensure smooth, controlled decelera tion. The anti-lock system applies not only to passen ger cars with hydraulic brake systems but also to trucks and buses with air-over-hydraulic or full-air brake systems. This system shown is an example of the "add-on" 4-wheel ABS system jointly developed by Bosch and Akebono. This system is used on trucks and buses with airover hydraulic brake systems FMS112686 FOUNDATION BRAKES AD Disc Brakes: Commonly used on small, lightweight and fuelefficient vehicles, AD brakes are an original Akebono Brake product. They provide efficient, and reliable operation in a lightweight, and compact de sign, are easy to maintain, and are popular interna tionally for their low drag characteristics. Both front and rear types may contain parking mechanisms. Single and twin piston types are also available. Non-Servo Brakes: Normally used on rear wheels in combination with disc brakes or two leading brakes, non-servo brakes feature an automatic adjustment mechanism for consistent clearance between drums and linings. Two Leading and Dual Two Leading Brakes: The cylinder operates on only one side of the two leading brake, and on both sides of the dual two leading brake. Two leading brakes are generally used in the front, and dual two leading brakes in the rear. Duo Servo Brakes: Provide smooth braking with minimal effort. Clearance is automatically adjusted in correlation with the wearing of the lining for consistent pedal travel. FRICTION MATERIALS Disc Pads Non-Asbestos Disc Pads: Composed mainly of metallic fi bers and organic fibers, non-asbestos pads have solved the problems of semimetallic types, such as heat and rust damage. Brake Linings Non-Asbestos Linings: Composed mainly of fiberglass, steel and heat-resistant organic fibers, non-asbestos linings feature superior stability and performance. These linings will soon replace asbes tos linings as Akebono's main friction material line. Clutch Facings Non-Asbestos Clutch Facings: Com posed mainly of fiberglass, organic and metallic fibers, non-asbestos clutch fac ings are noted for their superior stability, burst strength and anti-judder characteris tics. FMSI 12687 A DEDICATION TO SUPERIOR QUALITY To maintain the high levels of quality which Akebono's customers have come to expect, numerous tests are performed by our Test Center and newlyestablished Brake Noise Test Center before a new technology reaches the product stage. WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS : "c_TM Joint Ventures with Car Manufacturers Established January, 1929 Head Office Chuo-ku, Tokyo Plants in Japan Hanyu, Iwatsuki, Fukushima and Miharu Number of Employees 2,900 Chairman Yasusada Nobumoto President Hisataka Nobumoto Capital 7,505 million (as of March 1990) Annual Sales 92,178 million (1990 business year) MAIN PRODUCTS Disc Brake Assemblies Drum Brake Assemblies Brake Shoe Assemblies Brake Linings Clutch Facings Anti-Lock Systems Brake Lock Systems Akebono Slide Stoppers Pressure Control Valves Motorcycle Brakes Brakes for Industrial Machines and Rolling Stock FMS112688 Printed in Japan 90.8-2 Brake Systems Engineering Center FMSI 12689 President : T.Ohzora Recent advancements in transportation engineering have brought about profound developments in the world of automo tive brakes. To ensure safe and enjoyable driving, every indi vidual vehicle today requires brakes with special perform ance and reliability. Akebono BSEC (Akebono Brake Systems Engineering Center, Inc.) was established in October, 1989 as the American Re search and Development site for Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. The aim of Akebono BSEC is to meet the needs of North American customers by providing the latest advancements in automotive braking systems. For more than 60 years, Akebono Brake (Japan) has estab lished a solid reputation in the technological development of brake systems, including brake components, friction materials, and entire system control units for anti-lock brake systems. We look forward to making contributions to the technologically advanced and intellectually diverse American market. AM BRAKE Corporation in Kentucky (a joint venture between Akebono and General Motors), has already begun manufactur ing and supplying automotive brakes to the North American market. Akebono BSEC seeks to contribute to AMBRAKE's overall research and development capabilities. Acting in concert with Akebono Brake, we at BSEC believe that our advanced research and development skills will enable us to develop products which will surpass the expectations of vehicle manufacturers in North America. 1- Zso&'M L < A A =fc a A\ Ax>jfi|c-v -yf Lfc7t- 'J > 9" t><>Rah A tiX t'') to AKEBONO BSEC (Brake Systems Engineering Center)(i, --A (DitK lz t' It A R & D <7)$L`.`X t L T\ 1989^-10/1 iz-jgfri'fc Li LtZo AWi, K leK-M'-C. 11 -otz-rv-* X x f A.cv'ftaLZfflft&MZ) Z t lz& 9 t to 7'x-All JWgWAii L*' A, h t T\ Bf 7 x -- A AJLJ &f-\ L X tz~T x - A -> X T A J) (A >c; i j t 'wMfrtoh A Z t O i '/ A 50 file S UK14 KJOKS A A1.' k 5 A > A> t A A X- L i c tXtzKm:%mx>-Ti, - ADI^A AMBRAKE X^M L X iJ') i t t\ AKEBONO BSECO, Cf l A AMBRAKE t t MA AKEBONO JAPAN t<r>)mt`smultzW'jzm)/ t a c t c: 11 k |k] f] - X -1) <nWVf l- f wi:x A it A $ A u Xi t (if',, L T t *) i to E.V.P & General Manager: Y.lshigaki FMS112690 FUNCTION OF BSEC FMS112691 BSEC EXPANSION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN OCT. '89 '90 '91 '92 ANALYSIS & EVALUATION ANALYSIS & EVALUATION FOR FRICTION MATERIALS BENCH TEST FOR FOUNDATION BRAKES DYNAMOMETER TEST FRICTION MATERIALS DISC BRAKE PADS DRUM BRAKE LININGS FORMULATION DESIGN PROTOTYPE PRODUCTION FORMULATION DESIGN & PROTOTYPE PRODUCTION FOUNDATION BRAKES DISC BRAKES DRUM BRAKES ENGINEERING COORDINATION ASSEMBLY DESIGN PARTS DESIGN LOCAL PROTOTYPE MAKE ENGINEERING COORDINATION ASSEMBLY DESIGN BRAKE SYSTEM TOTAL NUMBER OF BSEC EMPLOYEES ENGINEERING COORDINATION 14 15 LOCAL DESIGN 17 BSEC ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT TAKASHI OHZORA (NON RESIDENT) GENERAL MANAGER YOSHIHIRO ISHIGAKI ADMINISTRATION ! FINANCE j ___ _j_ ... CLERK .| FRICTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING 1| FOUNDATION BRAKES TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN FMS112692 BSEC began devloping asbestos-free and steel-free friction materials made from raw supplies produced in the United States. Some of these friction materials are currently under production at the AMBRAKE Corpora tion in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Our principal activities center around the design formulation and prototype prepara tion of friction materials. To achieve these goals, Akebono BSEC makes use of the lat est technological advancements in analyzing and testing equipment. Using CAD systems, Akebono BSEC man ages all phases of product development, from the design of components and assembly sys tems for U.S. supplier materials, to entire prototype orders from factories. For electronic braking systems, our develop ment capabilities are progressing in coopera tion with Akebono's Research and Develop ment in Japan. In the near future, we plan to expand our facilities so that BSEC can soon develop entire braking systems from the con ceptual stage to the final product. 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O 5 CTOD O QJ oj X cu-s ' Dh g O CO oj-i o vh to Jc! .*^h TO TO 8i OJ X Oh CO I AMBRAKE SERVING THE WORLD TOS fis rf'X jjT' oj o - o3 2 22 ^o w2 c o co S ij C OJ CD CD * ^2 *53U T3 QJ 3H CasD -M Th QJ CD CD COD uTO CTOD s ^ | j--i $*^3 o^ ^ ii26 cj O H < X -CMD .23XO) .2^, CD 3- 2 "cO o co CTOD CD QJ 3cj CD <1 T3 OS' o'"5h S uTO CTOl, U QJ 3, <u T}-Ot X '2QJ < FMS112712 FMS112713 Tb L hPKO- <3G3 Fax ;?03 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. 588 MONROE TURNPIKE MONROE, CT 06"68 November 1, 1991 Mr. Ted Saito Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Gentlemen: Enclosed please find copies of invoices which are over 6 months old. Perhaps they have been overlooked. We would appreciate payment of these old invoices. Would you please check with your accounts Payable Department to see when payment will be made. Thank you. 6 Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE GNL:Id Enclosures FMSI 12714 Telephone (203)452-1877 FAX (203)452-7951 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. 588 MONROE TURNPIKE MONROE, CT 06468 December 17, 1990 Mr. Takeshi "Ted" Saito Akebono American Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Ted Saito: The Institute is asking for your help concerning Clutch Facing Information. This letter is being sent to all Members who deal with clutch facings. During my tenure with the Institute (slightly less than 2 years), the Institute has made over 100 disc brake lining and shoe assignments, over thirty drum brake lining and shoe assignments and one (1^ clutch facing assignment. In all instances the information which generated the assignments was submitted by Members. We have reviewed the specifications which we received from MVMA for Ford and Mercury passenger cars over the past three years and have partial information on some clutch facings but not enough information to make an assignment. 1989-90 Taurus SHO - Clutch manufacturer Valeo OE facing is steel backed made by Valeo Size: 235 X 155 X 3.35 16 holes 1991 Taurus SHO - Industry Articles say there is a new clutch for 1991 but have no information on it. 1989-91 Thunderbird Super Coupe - Clutch manufacture LUK OE facing is made by Valeo F202 material Size: 280 X 198 X 3.45 16 holes 1989 1990-91 Probe GT Probe LX & GT - Clutch manufacturer Daikin OE facing is Valeo - "semi-mold" Size: 240 x 160 x 3.5 32 holes FMSI 12715 Mr. Ted Saito December 17, 1990 Page 2 1991 1991 Escort LX (probably Mazda also) Tracer (all except LTS) - Clutch manufacturer Daikin OE facing is made by Nihon Valqua - molded material Size: 200 x 130 x 3.8 (pressure plate side)16 holes 200 x 130 x 3.5 (fly wheel side) 16 holes 1991 1991 Escort GT Tracer LTS - Clutch manufacturer Daikin OE facing is made by Nihon Valqua - molded material Size: 215 x 150 x 3.8 (pressure plate side)16 holes 215 x 150 x 3.5 (fly wheel side) 16 holes 1991 Capri 1.6L - Clutch manufacturer Daikin OE facing is made by Valqua - "semi-mold" material Size: 200 x 132 x 3.5 16 holes 1991 Capri 1.6L Turbo - Clutch manufacturer Daikin OE facing is made by Valqua - "semi-mold" material Size: 225 x 160 x 3.5 (pressure plate side)16 holes 225 x 160 x 4.1 (fly wheel side) 16 holes The information from MVMA listings above along with hole specifications and locations could be used to generate an FMSI assignment. We would prefer a drawing or sketch showing OD, ID, thickness, hole size and location. The above missing information is for Ford passenger cars only. We will be reviewing General Motors and Chrysler information when it is received. Another area that the Institute receives almost no information is Imports and these make up almost 30% of the U.S. vehicle sales. The Institute desperately needs your assistance to obtain information in this area. Many of you may be making and distributing certain applications using your own p/n designation. An FMSI assignment of a part number will give the part nation wide (in fact world wide) distribution. Again the Institute is asking for your participation, support and help with clutch facing information. Thank you. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE FMS112716 Telephone (203)452-1877 FAX (203)452-7951 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. 588 MONROE TURNPIKE MONROE, CT 06468 July 23, 1990 Mr. Takeshi Saito Akebono America 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Ted: Please refer to the enclosed copy of check which we received from you. Please note that it was sent to our old address in New Jersey. The office moved last November and we have sent several address change notices. Shortly the Post Office in New Jersey will stop forwarding the mail to us. Would you please see that the person in charge of your Accounts Payable changes our address on their computer files. Thank you. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE GNL:Id Enclosure FMSI 12717 CM! ao in CM CO <* O O O iO CM CD o ID CM CD 't o 2 UJ < O list a: UJ IzCD \c-r 53!| co < i82!> r- OI CD O iu-ac!^! a) r; cr 5 co ca o m a a ru CD r-B a Cl] o o o o ru 0 m O FMS112718 Telephone (203)452-1877 FAX (203) 452-7951 FRICTION MATERIALS "ST/ JN JtellK. WHTITUTE, INC. '0Z0 tWnroc n 'ttf.v.rj-, wt vo4lS> May 1, 1990 Mr. Ted Saito Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive North Brook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Saito: It was a pleasure meeting you at the APRA Brake Systems Meeting in Atlanta. As noted during the meeting the support of the Membership is essential for the Institute to do the best possible job. If there are parts which Akebono can supply to the U.S. Aftermarket and do not have FMSI part numbers, we will be happy to assign part numbers if you can provide a drawing and application information. This information would be of benefit to both Akebono and FMSI. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE GNL:Id FMS112719 Telephone (203)452-1877 FAX (203) 452-7951 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. 58B MONROE TURNPIKE MONROE, CT 06468 FAX - FAX - FAX To; Mr. T. Saito - Akebono America, Inc From: G*N. Laycock Date: 1/17/90 Number of pages :1 (Including cover) Message: Re: Your fax Item 1. Cannot find a match for any of the three facing sizes listed I am sending you a copy of 1985 Clutch Facing Catalog 851 along with an update for all facings assigned since the catalog was published. This should be helpful to you for the type of question above. Item 2. I will try to- get sales history 1980-1984 for you. G.N. Laycock FMS112720 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS C0062 PHONE498-1540 * TELEX: 28-3518 FAX SJKJt 29M 536 708 708 FATE TO January 17, 1990 :_____________ ____________ _____ Mr. G. N. Laycock " ; FMSI " FAX NO. FROM UEJECT : T. Saito Request for confirmation FMSI # D90A034 Doer- Mr. Laycock: 1. We would appreciate if you would inform us FMSI # which applies to each size clutch facing as follows: -1, 219 X 156 X 3.6 - 2. 17 0X110X3.5 -3. 200 X 135 X 2.5 2. We would appreciate it if you would send us the sales history of friction materials of 1980 - 1984. It would be good enough for us to get only the final issue of each year. We don't need the quarterly basis. If you have any questions, please ask us anytime. Best regards, ,- ft /' ""C- Ted Saito Sales Manager, Service Parte r . / n "j 1 FF ^ (c>. ! i V rx~- (V) \\ o SJ >5 o an O' ^ l.i'i'i >h FMS112721 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC April 18, 1995 FMSI 688 Monroe Tpke. Monroe, CT 06468 To whom it may concern: I would like to inform you that we have moved. Our new address is as follows: Akebono America, Inc. 750 Lake Cook Road Suite 375 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (708) 541-4224 Please note that all correspondence should be addressed to Mr. Kiyoshi Momoki. Mr. T. Kashiwagi was returned to Japan 3 years ago. Please update your records. FMS112722 Tointom <2011 848-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL. OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N. J 07992 INC. August 18, 1989 ^^...... A^rhewn America, Inc. Attn: Mr. Ted Saito 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Saito: Per your request attached please find a Cross Index from FMS Number to original equipment set, assembly or kit number for the following FMS shoe numbers; 560, 561, 574, 596 and 600 through S618. We hope that this is the information for which you were looking. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE G. N. Laycock Executive Director GNL/dr Enc. FMS112723 $>ttoe V^ttvssg.o. 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Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: We have examined lined shoe assemblies and loose drilled linings which are used on certain International Truck models. These trucks are manu factured by Nissan in Japan and use Akebono brake shoes and linings. We are particularly concerned about measurements for locating the rivet holes along the inside radius of the lining (the outside radius of the shoe table). The parts in question are: Tentative FMSI No. 1410 Nominal Size 320 x 110 Nissan Number Lining Shoe Assembly 41039-Z5071 41030-Z5060 International Application 88-87 400 Series f rts 1411 370 x 100 41039-Z5068 41030-Z5019 88-87 500 Series frts 1412 370 x 135 44066-Z5072 44060-Z5065 88-87 500 Series rears ? 400 x 154 ? 44060-90171 87-86 700 Series rears I have enclosed copies of our tentative drawings for these linings. Could you verify the correct inside radius for the linings (outside radius for shoe table) and the degrees spacing. We would most appreciate your help with these assignments. Would you please mark up our prints with the correct inside radius and degrees spacing for the rivet holes. Thank you. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director EWD/dr Enc. FMSI 12725 AKEBONO AMERICA, IIMC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 August 31, 1987 L-2547 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Material Standards Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Institute, Inc. Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings to us for the following two (2) numbers. FMSI No. 3BB, 22FD, 3EE, 23FD, 29FD 3FS, 9FS, 16FS, 11MB, 17MB. Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours. Takashi Kudo Senior Engineer AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. TK/aap Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112726 Telephone (201) 845-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. September 3, 1987 Mr. Takashi Kudo Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Kudo: This is in reply to your letter of August 31, 1987 where you asked for drawings for certain part numbers. Those..numbers are not FMSI Numbers. I believe they are European Numbers. We have FMSI drawings for what may be five (5) of the numbers. They are: European Number? FMSI Number 29 FD 9 FS 16 FS 11 MB 17 MB 778 8026A 788 8013 8031 We are not sure of our cross-over, but this_is the best we can do. If in the future you are requesting drawings, please understand that the only drawings we have on file are FMSI Numbered drawings. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12727 \ % AKEBOINIO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 November 20, 1986 L-2272 (} Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I. Inc. East 120 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: I received your copy of semi-metallic brake lining and asbestos phase-out plans of November 11, 1986. I am grateful to you for your kindness. We would appreciate it if you would send the following information. Could you please show us model in 1986 U.S. Medium & Heavy-Duty Trucks equipped with non-asbestos or semi-metallic brake block for Cam Air Brake and Wedge Brake? Items are as follows: (Medium & Heavy-Duty Trucks) 1. Front Cam Air Brake and Wedge Brake brake block. 2. Rear Cam Air Brake and Wedge Brake brake block. Please let us know the model and F.M.S.I. no. Also, could you please send drawing to us for the following (5) numbers. F.M.S.I. No. 794, 8021, 8023, 8024, 8036(sp) Thank you in advance for your help regarding this matter. Sincerely yours, AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. Takashi Kudo Senior Engineer TK/aap Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12728 o * W9 h r 3 si h p0 cn 2 2 uz 0 tn 1 ft 0 tt N if < 0 Q 2 <yj 0 u *1 h Q ffi r> > iZ it -J Z < sK 3 y h X < ft << ft 1 Z ft y 0h 3 lh o D ft tt OW* H kh < U 0 H 0 U! a a i w r . <N 0 p 0 Ji 0L ffl 1 0 1 8 C\ <oN mn I tM .l a -** 4- * 3 Is* 3 8 45 I *4 fe Qes FMSI 12729 TRIPLICATE COPY Telephone (20U 849-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. December 9, 1986 Mr. Takashi Kudo Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Kudo: This is in reply to your letter of November 20, 1986 (Reference L-2272). We have no information on the usage of non-asbestos or semi--metallic brake linings on heavy duty trucks. To the best of my knowledge, that informa tion is not available. I would estimate that non-asbestos brake blocks do not have more than 10% usage on heavy duty trucks as original equipment. I have no idea on the usage of semi-metallic blocks. However, certain aftermarket suppliers market non--asbestos blocks, and they may have more than 10% of the after market. We do not have the type information you requested. Under separate mailing, we sent the five clutch facing prints that you re quested on November 26, 1986. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E, W. Drislane Executive Director EWD/dr FMS112730 \ t AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 November 4, 1986 L-2255 /? Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards East 120 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Institute, Inc. Dear Mr. Drislane: We would appreciate it if you would send the following information. Could you please show us model in 1986 U.S. Automotives equipped with semi-metallic brake linings for disc and drum brakes? Items are as follows: 1. Front Disc brake lining. 2 . Rear Disc brake lining. 3. Front Drum brake lining. 4 . Rear Drum brake lining. If you have information on non-asbestos lining for disc brakes and drum brakes excluding semi-metallic linings, please let us know the model and FMSI no. Also, if you have the latest bulletin and information of ban and phase out asbestos uses, could you please send us that data? Thank you in advance for your help regarding this matter. Sincerely yours. AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. Takashi Kudo Senior Engineer TK/aap Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112731 Telephone (2011 8-45-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INC. November 10, 1986 Mr. Takashi Kudo Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Kudo: This is in response to your letter of November 4, 1986. Front/Rear Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Linings I have enclosed our BULLETIN NO. 846 which covers semi-metallic disc brake usage as sold on vehicles in the North American market for 1986. An identical mailing was made to your Mr. Naoya Saito on February 18, 1986. Front/Rear Semi-Metallic Drum Brake Linings We do not have sufficient information to be sure of drum brake semimetallic usage. We have seen semi-metallic drum brakes on: 1986.Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable rears (FMSI 1395-566) 1984 BMW 325e rears (FMSI 1382-548) 1986-85 Mercury Merkur rears (FMSI 1388-557) 1986-85 General Motors M Vans - Astro, Safari rears (FMSI 2117ATT-514) They may be used on certain Volkswagen passenger car drum rears. We know of no usage of semi-metallic drum fronts. Non-Asbestos (Excluding Semi-Metallic) Usage We do not have information in this area. We believe there are certain 1986 Ford Trucks with non-asbestos drum brake linings on the rears. There may also be some non-asbestos lining on front pads, but we do not have specific information. Most lining companies and vehicle manufacturers do not spell out whether the lining is asbestos-free or not. Asbestos Phase-Out Plans I am enclosing the following: EPA Notice of January 29, 1986 - Proposed Asbestos Prohibition One Page Summary of EPA Proposals FMSI Comments to EPA on the asbestos proposals FMS112732 Akebonoa America -2- November 10, 1986 The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) held hearings on their pro posed phaseout and prohibition recommendations starting in July 1986. These are still proposals. There is considerable opposition to certain proposals made by EPA. While it is unlikely that the proposals will be put in the form of final rulemaking until 1987, there will be con siderable pressure to replace asbestos in friction materials. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112733 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK. ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 February 14, 1986 L-2013 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI, INC. East 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 Re: 1986 Automotive Data Book Dear Mr. Drislane: This letter is being sent to you to request that you order thirty (30) copies of the above mentioned book. We appreciate your handling this order for us and we would like to thank you in advance. RM/ sk . 4* V Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12734 FMS112735 hem # NV-R75 'Wheeler Group Inc. * AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 February 5, 1986 L-2005 Mr. E. J. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I. Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: We would appreciate it if you would send the following information to us. I received a copy of "Bulletin No. 785" from you about a year ago. That Bulletin was an up-to-date listing of the vehicles sold in the North American market using semi-metallic disc brake linings. Could you please show us the latest bulletin for disc brakes and drum brakes. If you have information on non-asbestos linings for disc brakes and drum brakes excluding semi-metallic linings, please let us know the model and FMSI No. Very truly yours. Naoya Saito Senior Engineer NS/sk Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112736 Telephone <201 > 845-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER ' E. 210 ROUTE 4 , PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 12 February 1986 Mr. Naoya Salto Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Salto: This is to reply to your letter of February 5, 1986. We will shortly issue a Bulletin which will add up-dated listings of vehicles using semi-metallic disc brakes on vehicles sold in the North American market. This bulletin will be for disc brakes only. The drum brake usage on cars and light trucks sold in the North American cars is at this time minimal with semi-metallic brake linings. When I have information on this usage, I will send it to you. I do not expect that more than three or four vehicles will be involved. As regards non-asbestos linings other than semi-metallic, I have no information in-this area. a put-Lk ( [ ' c UC When the semi-metallic disc brake usage Bulletin is ready, a copy will/ be* sent to you. j J* , Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112737 Member g, j$'M MAILING LIST CHANGE Date This change affects the following lists: Board of Directors Delegates and Alternates Regional - US Dues () () (_35 Regional - Regular Licensees List A (Regulations) List B (Factory) List C (Catalogs) List D (Cross Reference) () () () () () () Historical Sales Brake Performance SC Data Book Committee HEA Committee Data Book Bulletin Shoe Bulletin Ledger Card Other () (Describe) ( V* ) () () () ( "'--) ( ^) ( *) Change List as Follows: Every place we have Mr. S. Ishige, replace him with Mr. T. Kashiwagi. Source of Change: T` Kashiwagi phone 11-19-85 Requested By: Change Made By: Name____________ EWD _______ Date 11-19-85 1 hyt 1 FMS112738 TklBPHONB (201) 845*0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INC. November 19, 1985 Mr. T. Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: Per our phone conversation, I've attached a list of Laboratories that do environmental consulting. Perhaps they can help with the Material Safety Data Sheet. Also, you might look in the yellow pages of your telephone for those listed under "Environmental Consultants." The address and phone number for the Asbestos Information Association is: Asbestos Information Association 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway Crystal Square 4, Suite 509 Arlington, VA 22202 ` (703) 979-1150 Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112739 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLEjjpSM^E NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 ?HOM6+^9f7T?S8-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 November 7, 1985 L-1936 Mr. E. J. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I. Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: We would appreciate it if you would send the following informa tion: Please inform us of the 1984 U.S. automotive models equipped with wear sencer for brake pads. Items are as follows: 1. mechanism (clip) 2. worked by electricity Very truly yours NS/sk Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112740 TCLKFHONS (201) 645-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL. OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INC. November 14, 1985 Mr. Naoya Saito Akebono America* Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Saito: This is to reply to your letter of November 7, 1985 as regarding the use of wear sensors. I cannot list it by models - I will list by FMSI Numbers and you can refer to the 1984 Automotive Data Book to determine which models. Also, I am not sure of this so I will not guarantee its ac curacy. I believe wear sensor usage is as follows: General Motors Cars All cars use a mechanical wear sensor. The following FMSI Numbers take the sensor: 728A-D52 7070C-D183 7135-D214 7130-D190 7070A-D138 7165-D261 7136-13215 7070A-D202 7166-D262 Ford Motor Company Cars I believe the following FMSI Numbers have mechanical wear sensors: 7072B-D237 7082B-D200 7124A-D204 Chrysler Corporation Cars I believe the only Chrysler Corp. passenger car which takes a wear sensor is an electrical probe. It is FMSI 7133B-D219. American Motors Cars The American Motors cars taking FMSI 7122A-D203 and 7131A-D218 take mechanical wear sensors. Sincerely, FRICTI ON MATER IALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112741 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 October 30, 1985 L-1929 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Institute, Inc. Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings to us for the following twenty-one (21) numbers. FMSI No. 764D, 750E, 796A, 896B, 8042, 8016B, 9036, 993A, 1033A, 1056B, 1057H, 1061, 1092A, 1095, 10009, 10010, 1142E, 1148F, 1270, 1236B and 1365. Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours, NS/sk Naoya Saito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co,, Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12742 MERICA, INC- (68 DOOUJJfeffTTRlVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHbwrftS?) 498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 September 25, 1985 L-1911 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drisland: Please send drawings to us for the following six (6) numbers. FMSI No. 736C, 909B, 8037A, 70]/f<9ii^>id 1057F Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours, NS/sk leyAs Naoya saito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112743 AKESONO AMERICA, IIUC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 July 3, 1985 L-1876 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings to us for the following eight (8) numbers. FMSI No. 791, 909C, 1005A, 1142J, 1236B, 1276, 1374 and 1388 Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours NS/sk fvcuflSOi Naoya %aito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12744 AKEBOINIO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 June 26, 1985 L-1869 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings to us for the following five (5) numbers. FMSI No. 2165T, 2164, 7130, 7136 and 7070C Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours NS/sk Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112745 F R IC T IO N M A T E R IA LS S T A N D A R D S IN S T IT U T E Item # NV-R75 ^j> Wheeler Group Inc. FMS112746 PHONE: (312)498-1540 ERICA, INC. NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 June 7, 1985 L-1853 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please show us the dimension A, B, C, D and E which is indicated in the enlarged section XY on FMSI drawing #743B. If possible, please show us the same dimensions also on drawing #750D, 773, 779, 785A, 796, 796A, 8046 and 10013. NS/sk Sincerely yours. Naoya Saito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112747 Telephone (201) 843-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. June 10, 1985 Mr. Naoya Saito Akebono America Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Saito: This is to reply to your letter of June 7, 1985 (L-1853). As I replied to you in my letter of April 24, 1985, where dimensions are not shown on our prints, it is because we do not know what the dimensions are. If I knew what the dimensions were, I would have them on the prints. The following dimensions are taken from prints: FMSI NO. A B C D E 750D 9 7777 773 27/64" 27/64" 13/64" 9 7 779 9 999? ^ 785A 8.7mm 8. 7mm 4.3mm 9 7 796 11mm 11mm 5.5mm 7 7 796A 8046 10013 8.7mm 10.5mm 9mm 8.7mm 10.5mm ? 4.2mm 5. 3mm 11/64" 7 ? 7 7 15 7 Again, if the dimension is not on the print. I do not know what dimension is. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E.W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112748 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRWE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 '>MN6H9T2)498-1B40 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 June 5, 1985 L-1845 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: We were pleased to receive the five (5) drawings that you sent to us on May 31st. We would now like to ask you to send the following five (5) brake shoe drawings to us again: FMSI Shoe No.: 242, 263, 363, 445 and 462 We would appreciate it if you could send them as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Best regards. fW\. /V\Aa Masahiro Miyamoto Sales Manager O.E.S. </ 'J 7\> MM/sk a Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112749 AMERICA, INC. 318T3C5uTTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 April 22, 1985 L-1808 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please show us the dimension C which is indicated in Fig. B on drawing #796, 750D, 773, 779, 785A, 796A & 10013. Thank you for your assistance. NS/sk Sincerely yours, Naoya Saito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112750 Telephone (201) 845-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INC. April 24, 1985 Mr. Naoya Saito Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Saito: This is to reply to your letter of April 22, 1985, copy attached. Where we do not show a dimension on a print, as the case was with FMSI 796, 750D, 773, 779, 785A, 796A, and 10013, it is because we do not know what the dimension is. Your guess is as good as mine. I would imagine the C dimension is about 1.5 mm (.060"), as that is what is used on many facings of the same general dimensions. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12751 %M Hf AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312) 498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 May 14, 1985 L-1832 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings to us for the following six (6) numbers. FMSI No. 794, 794A, 795, 797, 798 and 1277A Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours NS/sk Naoya Saito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12752 V AKEBOIVIO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standars Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings to us for the following five (5) numbers. Drw. No. 402, 445, 457, 460 and 469 Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours MMM/kk 1 ,,o Sales Manager Akebono America Inc. Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112753 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 April 10, 1985 L-1789 Mr. E. W. Drislane, Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210, Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send us drawings for the following twenty-three (23) clutch facings: FMSI No. 779 771A 750D 785 796 1142E 1142H 1166A 1169B 1236C 1312B 1367 1553 1553A 8013A 8018B 8038 8041 8043 8025A 9035 10013 10015 Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours. NS/rmk a* NaoyatSaitl o Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112754 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312)291-1536 March 12, 1985 L-1750 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Parmus, New Jersey 07652 ,> ** " Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send drawings for the following (8) numbers to us: FMSI 764, 792, 909, 990B, 9029, 1057BAo57Sy and 1142G T /*. Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. Sincerely yours. \ J,/" ' RM/sk Ryuji Miyazal(j) Sales Manager Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112755 AKEBOIMO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 March 1, 1985 L-1743 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send us drawings for the following thirty-eight (38) numbers and any information on the annual sales quantities for the top ten numbers or anything else of interest. FMSI No. D33, D55, D112, D151, D169, D227, D228, D241, D263, D265, D286J D329, D333, D472, D473, D474, D>?^, D487, D114, D127, D152, D154, D155, D242, D243, D244, D246, D248, D363, D447, D449, D462, D476, D500,D501 and D520. Thank you in advance for your help concerning this matter. If you have any questions, please contact us at anytime. Sincerely yours, Sl/sk Senior Vice President Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12756 Telephone (201 > 843-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. March 8, 1985 Mr. Sachiyuki Ishige Akebono America Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Ishige: Per your March 1, 1985 letter we are shipping you the prints listed on our Packing List enclosed. We are not shipping D329, D333, D363, D447, D449, D462, D476, D472, D473, D474, D476, D487, D500, D501, or D520. We have ho such IMSI Numbers. The D prefix indicates Disc shoes and our highest Number as of now is D297. If you wish the drum brake shoe drawings do not use a D prefix. We have no information on annual sales quantities for the top ten numbers. We do not even know what the top ten numbers are. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112757 i AKEBBO9 IMO AMERICA, INC. 3168 DOOLITTLE DRIVE NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 PHONE: (312)498-1540 TELEX: 28-3518 FAX (312) 291-1536 January 15, 1985 L 1702 Mr. E. J. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I., Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: We would appreciate your sending us the following information. Could you please let us know which models in the 1984 U.S. automotive industry are equipped with semi-metallic brake linings for disk brakes and drum brakes. Items are as follows: 1. Front, Disk Brake Lining 2. Rear, Disk Brake Lining 3. Front, Drum Brake Lining 4. Rear, Drum Brake Lining If you have information of non-asbestos linings for disk brakes and drum brakes excluding semi-metallic linings, please list the models the same as for the semi-metallie linings. Very truly yours. NS/sk Naoya Saito Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112758 Telephone (20!) 848-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. Mr. Naoya Saito Akebono America, Inc. 3168 Doolittle Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 January 21, 1985 % Dear Mr. Saito: This is to reply to your letter of January 15, 1985 on uses of semi-metallic brake linings. The 1984 usage of semi-metallic disc brake linings, front and rear, is shown on our attached BULLETIN NO. 785. We cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness, but this is the best information we have on semi-metallic disc brake lining usage. We do not bellieve there is any semi-metallic drum brake usage on fronts of U. S. Vehicles. There are semi-metallic drum brakes on rears of 1984 Ford Ranger, Bronco II, and on rears of 1984 Volkswagen Rabbits manufactured in the United States. There have been other limited usage of semi-metallic drum brake rears, but to the best of our knowledge the two listed above are the only ones that stayed with the semi-metallic drum rears. We have no information on non-asbestos brake linings other than the senvi-metallics. We believe that Ford Motor Company is using non-asbestos drum rears on certain light to medium trucks. However we do not have model numbers and are not certain. Sincerely, FRICTION MATER IALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E. W. Drislane Executive Director EWD/e FMS112759 f^JL* )M IV At'Z-Alfc'l FMS112760 January 31, 1984 LI 364 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Material Standard Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 / Re: The Requested Facing Drawing for the Pontiac 2000 Dear Mr. Drislane: As per your request of the clutch facing drawing for the Pontiac 2000, we regret to inform you that Akebono doesn't supply it for Pontiac. Asahi Asbestos Industry Company in Japan manufactures them and the material code is DR-8. Though we tried to get the drawing, we were not successful. We would recommend that you get in touch with Asahi Asbestos Industry Company. If you need any further assistance, please contact us anytime. SU/sk Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12761 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 January 25, 1984 L1357 Mr. E. J. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I., Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: As you know, our company "AKEBONO" is a friction material supplier. We are very interested in the current application of "NON-ASBESTOS" friction materials in the U.S. Please let us know those vehicle names which use 1. Semi-metallic pad (lining) for disc brakes 2. Non-asbestos lining for drum brakes 3. Non-asbestos clutch facing We would appreciate your kind help in our investi gation. Very truly yours. HH/sk Hiroshi Hirashita Senior Engineer Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12762 Telephone <20t> 845-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE A PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INC. January 30, 1984 Mr. Hiroshi Hirashita Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Hirashita: This is in response to your letter of January 25, 1984. While I have some information on the usage of non-asbestos friction materials, I do not have it all. I will give you what information I have, but I do not believe it is complete. Semi-Metallic pad (lining) for disc brakes I am enclosing a copy of our BULLETIN NO. 750 of February 17, 1983 which indicated semi-metallic disc brake lining usage on vehicles in North America. This shows most of the 1983 models, and all carry over into 1984. In addition, the new Pontiac Fiero has semi-metallic discs front and rear. Non-asbestos lining for drum brakes This usage is starting. 1983-84 Volkswagen Rabbit, rear drum brakes (U.S. Production) 1983-84 Ford Ranger, Bronco II light truck rears 1984 Ford Light Truck Models (E-, F-150, F-250) rears 1982-84, General Motors (Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac) Heavy Duty A, G Cars, rear drum brakes, heavy duty models for police, taxi Non-asbestos clutch facing In the passenger car/light truck area. Ford Motor is using non-asbestos clutch facings: 1984 Thunderbird, Mustang-Capri, Temp-Topaz, Escort-Lynx Non-asbestos clutch facings are also used on 1984 Ford Light Truck models E-,F-150,-250,-350 models. I do not know of other non-asbestos clutches. Other In addition, in the heavy duty area there are many large disc brakes for heavy trucks which are semi-metallic. Also, in the heavy truck area there is considerable usage of ceramic, ceramic-metallic, or metallic buttons on clutch discs. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/e E. W. Drislane FMS112763 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 Mr. Edward W. Drislane Executive Secretary Friction Material Standaed Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E-210 Route #4 Paramus, NJ 07652 August 3, 1983 L-1165 Dear Mr. Drislane: Thank you for your sending the clutch facingdrawings to Mr. Ishige. We would like to ask you again to send us the copies of the following facing drawings in order to identify our drawings with FMSI facing drawings. FMSI # 1056B 1056E 10000 Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely yours. Satoshi Utsugi Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112764 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 July 22, 1983 L-8322 Mr. Edward W. Drislane Executive Secretary Friction Material Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E-210 Route # 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: We would like to request you to send ys copies of the following clutch facing drawings: FMSI # 648C'/' 736GJ 780 ^ 789'/ 790 y, 8040 J Thank you very much for your fine cooperation Sincerely yours /* ) Sachiyuki Ishige Director of Marketing & Planning Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112765 / JL AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. y y 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 i Northfield, Illinois 60093 & Phone: (312) 446-3397 t Telex: 28-3518 19 8~S> 'Sa.bpWm-glH TW Mlp. "Ov^We- - UL)0 uiouli hk'tft tawe \5. copKA > ivi etAT^ \om ,, ^>[&ajiz <vftoC&~> OUf D^a-eV" LpU CHuDOi&t *3 fS~ T>.C-^pzS'td^nt' Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112766 FMS112767 Item # NV R75 'Wheeler Group Inc. AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone. (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 July 19, 1983 Mr. Edward W. Drislane Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E-210 Route #4 Paramus, N.J. 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Time flies like an arrow and I found it was not an exception for me. Recently I received a new assignment letter from the company to relocate my job to our head office in Tokyo, Japan. I will be leaving Chicago on July 26, 1983. I have been here in the Chicago area for more than 6 years. My family and I have enjoyed our stay in the U.S. and feel we have grown from the experience. Many thanks for your friendship and business relationship extended during our stay here. I can not find any appropriate words other than "Thank you very much" to express what I feel about you and this country now. I will miss all of you, but never forget the beautiful memories for the rest of my life. Please extend your warmest support to Mr. T. Sato and Mr. S. Ishige who are my successors. Please help them have fruitful lives while in the U.S. I wish you good health and success in your life to come along. "Good-bye", but I'm looking forward to seeing you again someday. Sincerely, TK/bc Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12768 RPR 26 1383 cM(x. ^Lfasu&ada. <zNo(jumoio ^uiuicnf ofczrffuJjono @to^ Onduskxy do., -dtd. coxdiafly invites you to attend a d^eeefition. in Honour of J\![x. Chuck cH. cdVohumoto ^President of c/fHeHono c/fmerica, One. on tHe occasion ofHu new assignment to station in i&e ^United <States <Mx. *Z7luyoiki D^askuvayi Executive Vice ^President of c/fHekono cOmsrica, One. ujHo U returning to ffapnn and. V\Ar. CJakeiki eSaio for Hu alignment as Executive `Vice Prxiident of cdfHekono c/fmcrica., One. on `Duesday evening, Qune 14, tgS3 at 6:00 fi.m. thru 8:00 fi.m. ClHe cNortH <SHors cdfiOton cdfotsH Q5Q9 JSHoHie SU., cSHoHie, OttinoU {(S/olfcRoaA and <SioHu SHud.) cR.. `V. -P. Card Endowed FMSI 12769 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 t Telex: 28-3518 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Material Standard Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Routs 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 January 25, 1983 L-963 Subject; Your inquiry about a facing for 1983 Pontiac J2000 (Re. your letter of 11/24/1982 to T.Kashiwagi) Dear Mr. Drislane: Regarding the subject, we have found that the facing for J2000 is not Akebono's production. _ The facing's material is called DR-8, manufactured by Asahi Asbestos Industry Co. in Japan, and equipped in Daikin's clutch assembly for J2000. We tried to get the print of the drilled facing. However, it was not successful. If you need further assistance please contact us anytime. We are very happy to be of help to you. Sincerely yours, Hiroaki SiJgi-taL-^/ Akebono America, Inc. cc: T. Kashiwagi Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 ) FMS112770 TCLIPHONC (201) 848-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. November 24, 1982 Mr. T. Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: I have input from General Motors Corporation on the original equipment clutch facings used on the 1983 Pontiac 2000 car, with the 1.8 Liter fuel injected engine. They list the following for the clutch facing: Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Thickness Drilling 215 mm 154 mm ? 16 holes per facing They note that the facing is for a Daikin Clutch, sourced in Japan. Would you have a drawing shewing the drilling for such a facing? If so, we'd most appreciate a drawing so that an FMSI release could be made. Thank you. Sincerely FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/e E. W. Drislane Executive Director u-tr-4 '-*7 FMS112771 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 t Telex: 28-3518 August 17, 1982 Friction Materials Standards Institute East 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ. 07652 Attention Mr. Ed. W. Drislane, Executive Secretary Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send us 8 copies of 1982 Automotive Data Book, 3 copies of which we received today with no charge. Thank you always. Sincerely yours. V-" 4 | Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112772 F R IC T IO N M A T E R IA LS S TA N D A R D S IN S TITU TE Item # NV-R75 O W heeler Group Inc. FMSI 12773 ,l Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. Office of the President 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 August 3 1978 Mr. E.W. Drislane Executive Director FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus. N.J. 07652 U.S.A. Dear Mr. Drislane We are in receipt of your letter dated July 10, 1978 concerning regional member fee. As indicated in the letter, We will commence clutch facing business in the States using FMSI numbers and agree to pay $1,700. Sincerely, (A v Y. (jtfobumoto ^ FMS112774 QjkJsr**' July 10, 1978 Akebono Brake Industry Co,, Ltd. 19-5 Hihonbashi Koami-cho Chuo-ku Tokyo, Japan 103 Attention: Mr. Y, Nobumoto Gentlemen: On June 27, 1978 the Board of Directors of the Friction Materials Standards Institute met in Scottsdale, Arizona. Among the items reviewed by the Board was the fee structure for Regional Members. My letter of April 10, 1978 (copy attached) to Akebono was discussed as regards the possibility that Akebono may be participating in the clutch facing category by marketing these products in the United States. I indicated that I had not received a reply to this letter and the Board suggested that 1 contact you again to see if you would be participating in the clutch facing catagory. As I explained in the earlier letter, if you were marketing clutch facings in the United States using the FMSI numbering systems, the Annual Fee would be increased from $1,300 which you have been paying, to $1,700. If you will not be participating in the dutch facing category for marketing your products in the United States, I would appreciate a letter to that effect so that I could make my billing accordingly. In other words, if you are not participating in the dutch feeing category (ie, marketing clutch facings in the United States using FMSI numbers) your annual fee billing would be the $1,300 as it has been in the past. lour help in straightening out the fee schedule for Akebono would be most appreciated. EWD/lmc Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12775 April 10, 1978 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 EA8AM.US, H. L 02652 6L0uV^ Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. 19-5 Nihonhashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku Tokyo, Japan 103 Attention: Mr. Y, Nobumoto Gentlemen: I have had recent contact with your Office at 200 E Randolph Drive in Chicago, Illinois. In general, most activities with your Office have dealt with clutch facings. You may be aware that the Friction Materials Standards Institute has maintained a constant dues level for Regional Members over the last 8 years. This annual fee had been U.S. $1,300, and has been billed in quarterly installments of $325. Also, this fee is less than that Active Members (U.S, resident members) of the Institute pay. Some years ago a few Regional Members were interested in marketing their products in the Unitdd States* A policy was established that those members would pay a dues level equivalent to that of a U.S. manufacturer. As I believe that Akebono is now marketing clutch facings in the United States using the 1MSI numbering system I believe that Akebono should be paying the same fee that the Active Member (U.S. resident member) is paying. If Akebono is participating in the clutch facing category only (that is marketing clutch facings in the United States using the RMSI numbering system) your annual daes would be computed as follows: Annual basic fee: $1,050 Additional one category--clutch facings--fee: 0 M0 Total Annual fast $1,700 I would appreciate it if you would complete the enclosed category filing declaration for Regional Members. This filing Is only for the product category that a Regional Member is marketing in the United States. I believe that this would only be clutch facings as far as Akebono is concerned. FMS112776 Mr. Y. Nobumoto Akebono Brake Industry Co,, Ltd, -2- Aprll 10, 1978 Any fee change weald not: take effect until the 1978-79 fical year which ataree July 1, 1978* I am sure that you understand that it is oily fair that Regional Members marketing products in the United States pay the same dues level that American manufacturers pay for marketing their products in the Uhlted States, Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. EWD/lme Enc. E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112777 w AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 t Telex: 28-3518 Mr. Edward W. Drislane Executive Secretary Friction Material Standard Bergen Mall Office Center E-210 Route #4 Paramus, NJ. 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Institute, Inc. July 30, L-854 1982 i We would like to request you to send us copies of the following clutch facing drawings; FMSI # 1517 1372B 1233D 1373 1628A Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely yours. Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-tho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112778 Telephone (20 0 845-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 FARAMUS. N J. 07652 INC. April 30, 1982 Mr. Tsuyoshi Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: A Few weeks back you called about the Lining Materials and Friction Codes for semi-metallic materials used on passenger cars in the United States. I referred you to the MVMA who prepare specifications Forms which some of the automobile manufacturers use. I have copies the brake sheets from all specification forms which I have for the 1982 cars. If a vehicle is not shown, it is because I do not have the data. Some show material number. Some show the friction codes. Some show only material type. Whatever is on the form is all I have. Perhaps this will help you with the information you seek. I have bundled the forms by company: AMC, Ford Motor, Chrysler and General Motors. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/e E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12779 Telephone (201) 645-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 FARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INC. April 14, 1982 Mr. T. Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: As I indicated to you, I do not have a list of the suppliers and Friction Codes for semi-metallic disc brake linings. I am not provided that information. I am not sure, but it might be shown in some specifications put out by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (MVMA). These are not available directly from MVMA, but may be available from the names on the list enclosed. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/e E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12780 TEUr.^MONk <2Ct I G * 3 FRICTION MATERIA ILK STANDARMS BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS. N. J. 07652 INST lTTJ Ti-iVT) SV'./' March 8, 1982 Mr. Tsuyoshi Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr, Kashiwagi: Recently you called concerning FMSI 11,004 clutch facing. You indicated that this facing was to have its outside diameter reduced from 11-7/8 to 11-3/4. For reference, FMSI 11,004 is: 11-7/8 O.D. x 6-3/4 I.D. I have checked around on this but have not been able to verify this. The suppliers I checked with market this in the aftermarket at 11.875. Some order this at 11.85. But there is nothing for this size that is at 11.75. We will be keeping the 11,004 at 11-7/8 outside diameter. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/e E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112781 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., E-210 ROUTE 4, PARj^RJE! s , teaser BULLETIN* ,J. 07652 NO. 7 3 1 ?|A^9.AKEB0N0 AMERICA, INC. February 19, 19 550 Frontage Rd. Suite 188 Northfieid, Illinois 60093 TEL. (312) 446-3397 TELEX 28 - 3518 ORDERS FOR THE 1982 AUTOMOTIVE DATA BOOK T P^luMSf [ The contract for the printing of the *'1982 Automotive Data Book" has been awarded to: Corley Printing Company 9804 Page Boulevard St. Louis, !10 63132 t. /a lilt* This book Is a completely new catalog which will combine th< Information formerly In the Red Book with the brake shoe ldentlf _ formation formerly In the Blue Book. For this reason, it will be larger than before--probably to include about 160 pages plus cover. Also, because of the new format, this book will be available to Licensees, as well as Active Members and Regional Members. On an estimate of the total order quantity being 60,000 copies with 160 pages, the preliminary price is $719.00 per Thousand-Basic Catalog 15.00 per Thousand-5 hole punch If there is a change in the price per thousand due to a change in number of pages or to changes in order quantities, or for author's alterations, you will be notified. Please forward all orders to the Institute Office. Do not send them to the printer. (British Council and FMSI Canada members send to your respective associations). This is our only means of checking the total quantities ordered and the price charged', as well as whether only members are ordering. The orders should be made out to Corley Printing Company, and should state punching and shipping instructions. If you have special instructions such as "no cover" please indicate if you wish "no stitch" and "no trim." If applicable, please adviBe any special conditions for shipping through your customs. Please forward your orders so that they reach the Institute Office by April 1, 1982. EHD/erc Distribution: Active Members-Llst D Regional Members Licensees E. VT. Drlslane Executive Director FMS112782 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfieid, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 J Telex: 28-3518 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, N.J. 07652 December 15, 1981 L-695 0^ Dear Mr. Drislane: As per your request by letter of 10/16/1981, enclosed herewith please find a copy of drawing of Rear Disc Brake Pad for 1979 - 80 Plymouth Arrow manufactured by Mitsubihsi. Should you have any questions on this drawing please call us any time. Thank you very much for waiting for long time. Then, have nice Christmas and New Year Holidays. Best Regards, end : Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112783 October 16, 1981 Mr. Tsuyoshi Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: I'm asking your help for information on rear disc brake pads used on the 1979-80 Plymouth Arrow with the 2600cc engine. This car was manufactured by Mitsubishi for the 1979--80 model years. The specification sheet that we received showed Akebono as the source for rear disc brake pad. This is not the same rear pad as used on the larger Dodge Colt Challenger/Plymouth Sapporo models. I am enclosing a copy of the specification sheet for these 1979--80 Plymouth Arrows (Mitsubishi). If you could provide me with a drawing of the disc brake pad for these Arrow rears, it would be most appreciated. We would intend to make an FMSI assignment for the pad. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EX/ere Enc: 3. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112784 O oi a h co to Q ai a a u u > 2 CO H 00 - CO CN CO 0) *&H u 42 CO 3 <d a cn co ^ T2 0) * 0) too > O *H iH o do m co <r Po rH *H 9 vO < *0* . rH 42 cO co d eg iH $2 DO *H ~ UU og C<O CO 4J . <r d H < H 00 H CTn r\ CL< "1 nos co M-t * i-i O CO CO <t rH #< CO rs m rH CN CO \0 <f +, a o CO CM DO f2 QJ CO H C 4-> add a "} *H *H J-i '42 Mh fX CO o . <0 -u <y> co w< rs. m r-J CM CO \ ' sy S3- d <J* o - aS>' CvOa 44-31 <V V c ov #> 0< CO SsJ Os _| rH in co in co *h a> HO> CU > -H oi c a) MM O 0) *d" CO H s #s <1 PQ u r*s rH rH i-i m m u3 CO O iH o Hd CO OJ ro m m H *3 nD Sf *sf -C d to H 3 42 CO H CO *H 42 40 1 1 -W d H a r*s rH co <r <D C rH O 4> cO T3 rH gCO co 4-> 0) o 43 d O co 4J c0 S 03 co 42 4aJ H <-W r^ (x rH CO TJ sf a UO cO H a4J 4J O H cO d P-4 *H PHOd Pd E-t > -3 o- ^2. J FMSi 12785 I AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 t Telex: 28-3518 <P-> July 10, 1981 L-575 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I. Bergen Mall Office Center E 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Refering your letter of June 22, 1981, we would like to inform you of our current situation in Brake Block business in the United States. We have started to study the possibility of marketing Brake Blocks from this spring, but at this point of time this program has not been actually achieved yet. We would be very much pleased to inform you of starting to market Brake Blocks when we made a dicision in the future. We will be getting in touch with you. Very truly yours. cc: Mr. S. Furuya, Direcotr of Akebono Int'l Ltd. Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112786 (LkUf'ty--h-- JUN 22 1981 Mr. Tsuyoshi Kashlwagl Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road Suite 399 Northfiled, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashlwagl: In a recent letter, you advised that Akebono was now interested in the brake block business in the United States. In response to that letter, we sent several block prints to your office. As I believe you are aware, since Akebono-America pays the fee for marketing clutch facings in the United States, the Institute's annual membership fee is based on categories in which a Member is engaged. To explain this, I have attached a copy of "Regional Members - Category Filing." Essentially this means that if Akebono is engaged in two categories (clutch facings and brake blocks) that the fee would be increased from the one category (clutch facings) now in effect. Based on our basic fee of $1,150 and $700 for each category, the fee would be increased from $1,850 to $2,550 annually. If you will now be marketing brake blocks in the United States, would you kindly complete the category filing report attached and return it to the Institute. Any change in fee would be reflected in billing after July 1, 1981* If there are any questions on this, please let me know. Sincerely FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EM)/erc Enc: E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12787 \ AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 Mr. Edward W. Drislane Friction Material Standards Institute Bergen Mall Office Center E-210 Route #4 Paramus, NJ 07652 June 8, 1981 L-555 We are pleased to tell you that Akebono is now interested in studying Brake Block business in the United States. We would appreciate it if you would send us a copy of prints for each item attached hereto. (50 items). Thank you very much for your cooperation. Sincerely yours. attchd; Subsidiary ofAkebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12788 June 8, 1981 L-555 Brake Block item number list requested by Akebono 4195BD 4227AD 4227GD 4228AD 4311D 4311BD 4311CD 4311GD 4316D 4317CD 4317GD 4328D 4376BD 4396D 4398BD 4468D 447 ID 4514D 45 HAD 4514GD 4515D 4515AD 4515BD 4515ED 4515FD 4524D 4541BD 4544D 4549D 4549CD 4551D 4552D 4567AD 4570D 4591D 4592AD 4594D 4595D 4602D 4602AD 4605D 4607D 4610D 4615D 4621D 4623CD 4625D 4626D 4627D 4654D FMS112789 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 t Telex: 28-3518 May 22, 1981 L-548 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Replying to your letter of March 10, 1981 in which you are asking us to check your drawings of Clutch Facing for Mitsubishi models, we enclose the latest drawings that have some different dimensions from yours. We hope that those prints would be helpful for you. By the way, please let us make a brief explanation on our situation as Clutch Facing 0E Supplier for Japanese vehicles in Japan. One different point from U.S.A. market is that all Clutch Facing manufacturers are supplying Clutch Assembly makers with undrilled Friction Materials, and Clutch Assembly makers are drilling those clutch facings by themselves for their own use. So, any original drawings of drilled facing don't come out from us. Because of this reason it took us long time to make the requested prints available for you. Also due to the same reason we can say that you might be able to get blue-prints from clutch assembly makers. We, however, are willing to help you and to make strong cooperation in future as ever, so please make contacts with us any time without any hesitation. Very truly yours. Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112790 May 27, 1981 Mr. Hloaki Suglta Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 288 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Sugita: This is to acknowledge your letter of May 22, 1981 along with the three facing prints. Because there are drilling differences between these prints and the assignments we had made earlier for the Mitsubishi models, we are making new assignments as follows: DIMENSIONS FKSI 200 x 130 x 184.2 X 127 x 3.5 3.2 750g 7640 We appreciate your help on these assignments, and have the identical problem on D. 8. clutch facings where the facing manufacturer ships undrilled facings. Thank you. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/erc E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112791 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I. E 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ. 07652 May 26, 1981 L-549 Dear Mr. Drislane: Please send me 5 copies of 1981 Automotive Data Book. If I need to be charged, please send me a bill for it. Thank you. Sincerely yours. Tsuyoshi Kashiwagi Vice President Subsidiary ofAkebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112792 (ZJWiW^ March 10, 1981 Mr. Tsuyoshi Kashlwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road Suite 399 Morthfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashlwagi: I enjoyed meeting with you again In Nashville. I indicated I might ask for some help with some clutch facing assignments. I've enclosed copies of some pages from Chrysler Corporation data sheets on their Mitsubishi models. The clutch facing sizes are as listed, and what I assume to be the FMSI assignments are shown opposite. Outside Dia, Inside Dia. Thickness FMSI No 184 200 225 127 3.2 764C 130 3.5 750C 150 3.5 8037 Could you look over these assignments and prints which I have enclosed. If the actual drawings for these clutch facings are different, would you please send me a copy of the correct drawing? If the assignments are correct, please advise me to that effect. Your help with these assignments is most appreciated. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE Elffi/erc Knc: E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112793 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 Feb. 3, 1981 L - 476 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director F. M..S. I. E-210 Route 4 Paramus, N.J. 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: According with our information, the 1980 annual conference of Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission (VESC) was held on Louisville in Kentucky and two rules were revised at this time and also two new rules were registered. Unfortunately we do not have any close informations and any copies about this matter. Please inform us about the new rules and the revised rules of VESC. Your cooperation would be very much appreciated if you send any informations to us. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions, please contact with us any times. Sincerely yours, s. Kiyoshi Momoki Senior Engineer Akebono America, Inc P.S. Especially we would like to know about Rule-3 of VESC. Rule-3 is for the vehicle brake linings of After Market. cc: Mr. Moriya, Manager, Akebono Brake Ind., Co., Ltd. Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112794 February 6 1981 7r. Kiyo3ai -.lotaoki Akebouo 'aierxca, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 J-r-thfiald, IL 60393 i)ear ir. Iloiaoki: The Vehicle iiquipnunt Safety Couaiission (V3SC) Regulation which concerns friction natarialn suppliers is Regulation V-3. I have enclosed one copy of the V-3 Regulation as originally approved in Osptember irfco. .RLsa enclosed are tv,o copies of V-3 Regulation, as recently revised. There are ,-nsall technical changes in Methods of sample preparation, drum cleaning, reference definitions, and there are taore cliarts and forms illustrated. T'^e essential parts of the test procedure are, however, generally the savie as that in the original v-3 Procedure. I suggest you look over tun original and the revised 7-3 Regulario I iiad seat tiri3 inforioatioa to the ileasbership bach in October 1330 but perhaps we failed to send copies to Akeboao. i trust the eacioseu. misters any questions you reay nave. blaceeely. u-LV V- X.* i X d X EWii/erc Enc: E, W. Drislane Executive director FMSI AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312)446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 Mr. E. J. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I., Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ. 07652 November 11, 1980 L-436 Dear Mr. Drislane: We would appreciate it if you would send us a copy of following clutch facing drawing; FMSI # 1325C 1372 1365 1248 1056B Thank you always. Sincerely yours. Vice President P.S. We will be sending a copy of clutch facing drawing that you have requested us by your letter of Oct. 20, 1980. 4 0^ Subsidiary ofAkebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMS112796 October 20, 1980 ) Mr, T. Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: We have recently received specifications for the new Chrysler Corporation K cars--the Dodge Aries and the Plymouth Reliant. When they listed the clutch facing for the 2.2 liter engine, they indicated that Akebono is the supplier under their number 31560-99838. This is a clutch facing 215 mm 0D x 140 mm ID with 16 rivets. A copy of the specification form from Chrysler Corporation is enclosed. As you may be aware, we get our information on brake linings and clutch facings from the friction material manufacturer who supplies the part. All of our assignments are made in this fashion. As Akebono is providing this part, we're asking for a clutch facing print showing basic dimensions and drilling. We do not need proprietary information as such. We will need this information for nuking an IMSI clutch facing assignment for this car. Your help in providing this print will be most appreciated. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/lrac Enc. E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12797 MVjyi A Specifications Form Passenger Car (METRIC (U.S. Customary) Car Une DODGE ARIES Model Year 1981 _____ Issued 6--10--80 Revised () Engine Descriptlon/Carb. Engine Code 2.2 L (135 in.3) 2 bbl. Drive Units -- Clutch (Manual Transmission) Make & type Type pressure plate springs Total spring load -- N (lb.) No. ot clutch driven discs Material Manufacturer Part Number Clutch facing Rivets/Plate Rivet size Outside & inside dia. Total eft. area-cm 3 (in.2) Thickness Engagement Cushion method Release bearing Torsional damping Type & method of lubrication Method: springs, friction material . AISIN SEIKI, DRY DISC AUTO PRODUCTS. DRY DISC BELLEVILLE 3880-5250 (872-1180) AKEBONO 31560-99838 . 215 x 140 (8.46 x 5.51) 418.2(64.8) BaLEVILLE 4400-6300 (989-1416) ONE WOVBV ASBESTOS FffiODO 57755 16 7.54(0.297) 215X 152 5(8.46 X 6.00) 360.8(55.9) -- WAVE SPRING SEGMENTS ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARING LUBED WITH GREASE COIL SPRINGS AND FIBER FRICTION WASHERS Drive Units -- Transmissions Manual 3-speed (std., opt. N.A.) Manual 4-speed (std., opt., N.A.) Manual 5-speed (std., opt., N.A.) Manual overdrive (std., opt., N.A.) Automatic (std., opt., N.A.) Automatic overdrive (std., opt., N.A.) Drive Units -- Manual Transmission Number of forward speeds In first in second Transmis sion ratios In third in fourth (Overdrive) In fifth In overdrive In reverse Synchronous meshing, specify gear-, ' ' N.A. STANDARD N.A. N.A. OPTIONAL N.A. 4 329 1.89 1.21 0.88 N.A. N.A. 3.14 ALL FORWARD GEARS Shift lever location FLOOR Lubricant Capacity --L (pt.) Type recommended Summer cosily number Winter Extreme cold 1.77 (3.75) MOPAR DEXRON II AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . -- . -- -- ' , MVMAG<81 Page IS FMS112798 OUkaJrn- November 19, 1980 Mr. T, Kashiwagl Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagl: This Is to acknowledge receipt of your print for the clutch facing for the 1981 Chrysler Corporation K cars (215 0D x 140 ID x 3.4 thick). For your information, FMSI 8041 has been assigned to this clutch facing. Thank you for the print. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. El /ere E. W, Drislane Executive Director FMS112799 Telephone (20 0 848-0440 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS N J 07652 INSTITUTE, INC. October 20, 1980 T~~^} P ("'S' Mr. T. Kashiwagi Akebono America, Inc. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: We have recently received specifications for the new Chrysler Corporation K cars--the Dodge Aries and the Plymouth Reliant. When they listed the clutch facing for the 2.2 liter engine, they indicated that Akebono is the supplier under their number 31560-99838. This is a clutch facing 215 mm OD x 140 mm ID with 16 rivets. A copy of the specification form from Chrysler Corporation is enclosed. As you may be aware, we get our information on brake linings and clutch facings from the friction material manufacturer who supplies the part. All of our assignments are made in this fashion. As Akebono is providing this part, we're asking for a clutch facing print showing basic dimensions and drilling. We do not need proprietary information as such. We will need this information for making an FMSI clutch facing assignment for this car. Your help in providing this print will be most appreciated. EWD/lmc Enc, Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE ___ E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112800 specifications Form .nger Car AiC (U.S. Customary) Car Line DODGE ARIES Model Year 1981Issued 6--10--80 Revised () Engine Descripllon/Carb. Engine Code Drive Units -- Clutch (Manual Transmission) Make & type Type pressure plate springs Total spring load -- N (lb.) No. of clutch driven discs Material Manufacturer Part Number Rivets/Plate Clutch lacing Rivet size Outside & inside dia. Total elf area-cm^ (in.2) Thickness Engagement Cushion . method Release bearing Torsional damping Type & metnod of lubrication Method: springs, friction material '- AISIN SEIKI. DRY DISC AUTO PRODUCTS. DRY DISC BB.LEVILLE BBJ.EVILLE 3880-5250 <872-1180J___________ 4400-6300 (989-1416) ONE WOVEN ASBESTOS AKEBONO FERODO 31560-99838 57755 16 . . 7.54 10.297) 215 x 140(8.46 x 5.511 215 x 152.5 (8.46 X 6.00) 418.2(64.81 360.8(55.9) -- WAVE SPRING SEGMENTS ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARING LUBED WITH GREASE COIL SPRINGS AND FIBER FRICTION WASHERS Drive Units -- Transmissions Manual 3-speed (std., opt., N.A.) Manual 4-speed (std.. opt., N.A.) Manual 5-speed (std., opt.. N.A.) Manual overdrive (std , opt . N.A.) Automatic (std , opt.. N.A ) Automatic overdrive (std.. opt.. N.A.) Drive Units -- Manual Transmission Number ot forward speeds . In first tn second Transmission ratios in third m tourth i tn fifth (Overdrive) In overdrive In reverse Synchronous meshing, specify gears N.A. STANDARD N.A. N.A. OPTIONAL N.A. 4 3.?q 1.89 1.21 0.88 N.A. N.A. 3.14 ALL FORWARD GEARS Shift lever location FLOOR Lubricant Capacity -- L (pt) Type recommended Summer costly number Winter Extreme cold 1.77 ( 3.75) MOPAR DEXRON II AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID -- . -- ' -- , , -- ' MVMA-C-81 Page IS FMSI 12801 AKEBONO AMERICA, INC. 550 Frontage Road, Suite 399 Northfield, Illinois 60093 Phone: (312) 446-3397 Telex: 28-3518 September 2, 1980 L-394 Mr. Edward W. Drislane Secretary F.M.S.I. Bergen Mall Office Center E210 Route 4 Paramas, NJ. 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: We would appreciate it if you would send us a copy of drawing (blue print) for each FMSI No. as follows; FMSI 4515 FMSI 4311 FMSI 4602 These are all Brake Block. Thank you for your help. Sincerely yours, fcjj itf Subsidiary of Akebono Brake Ind. Co., Ltd., 19-5 Nihonbashi, Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 FMSI 12802 October 8, 1980 British Friction Materials Council Baker, Rooke & Amsdons 99, Aldwych London, WC2B 4JY England Gentlemen: I am writing concerning the Automotive Data Book published by the British Friction Materials Council. The last full British Council Data Book that I have is the 19TO edition. Mr. Briggs indicated that the 1979 Supplement was not printed last year because of some unexpected difficulties that developed at the Council. If you have published a 1980 Data Book, I'd most appreciate it if you could send me two copies. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/lmc E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112803 December 31, 1979 Mr. T. Kashiwagi Akebono International Ltd. 550 Frontage Road Suite 399 Horthfield, IL 60093 Dear Mr. Kashiwagi: We have had a request for information on Licensee membership from a Japanese applicant. They are Kashiyama Press Industry Company, Limited. They have indicated in their application that they manufacture the brake shoes used for disc brake pads. They apparently also manufacture rotors and other brake parts. On their letterhead they also indicate that they make "disc brake pads." Do you know whether they actually manufacture disc brake lining friction material itself, or do they purchase disc brake linings and line them to their steel for assembly? Assuming they are a brake shoe manufacturer they would be eligible for Licensee Membership in the Institute. However, if they also manufacture brake linings from the basic materials, they should be applying for Regional Membership. I'd very much appreciate if you could give me some background on Kashiyama Press Industry Company. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. EWD/lmc E. W. Dris lane Executive Director FMSI 12804 VV akebono international limited Head office: No. 19-5, Nihonbashi, Koami-cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 Tel: (03) 668-5171 Telex: 252-3661 July 1, 1979 L-95 Liason office: 200 E. Randolph Dr., Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Tel: (312) 861-0241 Telex: 28-3518 Mr. E. J. Drislane Executive Director F.M.S.I., Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: Me would like to ask you to provide us with a couple of Clutch Facing Drawing as follows; FMSI No. 1142J 1005A 1056E Please send us a copy of these 3 drawings together with a bill so that we will promptly send you a check for it. Thank you always, Very truly yours, T.Kashiwagi M Manager, Chicago Office Akebono International Ltd. FMS112805 AKEBONO INTERNATIONAL LTD. CHICAGO OFFICE WE HAVE MOVED OUR CHICAGO OFFICE TO 550 FRONTAGE ROAD SUITE 399 NORTHFIELD, ILLINOIS 60093 (312) 446-3397 TELEX 28-3518 EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 1979. FMSI 12806 AMember MAILING LIST CHANGE & Date This change effects the following lists: General Bulletins - Active (___ ) Foreign Shoe Bulletins General Bulletins - Regional ( ) Delegates & Alternates General Bulletins - Licensees ( ) Annual Fee Billing Data Book Bulletins Shoe Bulletins CD Regular Billing CD (_____ ) CD (ZD CD Change List As Follows: Source of Change: ___________________,, Requested by: Rolodex Files (Both) Changed: Addressograph Plate Changed: Address/Telephone Directory Changed: Name Date FMSI 12807 FMSl 12808 -- *. Products! -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Tokyo February 2, "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO Telex: 252 - 3 6 6 1 252 - 3 6 6 2 Phone: (03)668-5171 1979 Ref. No. 79-11 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07b52 U.S.A. Institute, Inc. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDK/120-800319, amount of US$425.00, covering your Invoices as foilwd; Invoice No. 2614 Description Annual Fee 2nd Quarter (10/1/78-12/51/78) Amount $425.00 Very truly yours. K. Sato (Mrs. ) Secretary Incls. Our Cheque No. DDM120--600519 Copy of your Invoice No. 2814 FMSt 12809 Member MAILING LIST CHANGE Date'^_2ln_L This change effects the following lists: General Bulletins - Active ) Foreign Shoe Bulletins General Bulletins - Regional CSD Delegates & Alternates General Bulletins - Licensees ( __) Annual Fee Billing Data Book Bulletins C20 Rsgular Billing Shoe Bulletins ( \> ) () () cki) C2D __ Chanpe L i st As Fe>11n*. tX^LsL. -4. > jjf , '-* in c~ -- ^L_)vAa^ &&'&&/ r t 7\ *~^ysL. Msi, Source of Change: Requested by: Rolodex Files (Both) Changed: Addressograph Plate Changed: Address/Telephono Directory Changed: Name ^e<_ Date /2 r ?- *7<=r 'hfhi Jkhlhi SM. I i<r(~, FMS112810 October 6, 1978 Qj^eJrTv-tr" FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. BERGEN MALL OFFICE CENTER E. 210 ROUTE 4 EARAMUS. N, J. QZ652 Mr. T. Kashlwagl Akebono International Ltd. 200 E. Randolph Dr., Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Dear Mr. Kashlwagl: I had recent correspondence with your Mr. Y. Nobumoto, In Tokyo, In that correspondence I indicated that if Akebono was interested in marketing their clutch facings in the United States using the FMSI numbering system that they would be billed the same amount that a United States manufacturer (an Active Member) would be billed. I received a reply from Mr. Nobumoto indicating that Akebono would pay this higher fee level. One of the benefits of the higher fee schedule Is eligibility to participate in the Institute's Historical Sales Program. This reporting program is on a quarterly basis And indicates the quantities of brake linings, brake blocks, and clutch facings sold in the United States market. I am sending you a copy of this report as of December 31, 1977. This may be of interest to you. If you would like to participate in this program and receive the quarterly reports on a regular basis it Is necessary that you provide statistics on your sales to our public accountants. For that reason we are enclosing a bulletin that is sent to our members who participate in the historical sales reporting program. If you wish to participate in this program we ask that you send your sales statistics for clutch facings sold by Akebono in the United States market for the first 9 months of 1978 into our accountants by November 15, 1978. If you send in your data you will then automatically receive a copy of the sales statistics for that 9 month period. Participation in this program is entirely optional on your part. EWD/lmc CC: Y, Nobumoto, Japan Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC E. W. Drlslane Executive Director FMSI 12811 -- : Products! -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO 19-5 NiMnbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-3 6 6 1 252-3 6 62 Phone: (03)668-5171 Tokyo September 19, 1978 Ref. No. 78-86 Mr. E. V. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U.S.A. Institute, Inc. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM/120-800173, amount of US$750.00. covering your Invoices as follws: Invoice No. 2661 Description Amount Annual Fee 4th Quarter (4/1/78-6/30/78) $325.00 2785 Annual Fee 1st Quarter (7/1/78-9/31/78) $325.00 2796 Annual Fee 1st Quarter (7/1/78-9/30/78) $100.00 Total $750.00 Very truly yours. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary Incls. Our Cheque No. DDM120-800173 Copy of your Invoice No. 2661,2785 & 2796 FMSI 12812 April 10, 1978 -A *- i' i s>: V Akebono Brake Industry Co*, Ltd* 19-5 Nihonbashi Koard-cho, Chuo-ku Tokyo, Japan 103 Attentions Mr, Y* Mobumoto Gentlemen: I have had recent contact with your Office at 200 E Randolph Drive in Chicago, Illinois* In general, most activities with your Office have dealt with clutch facings. Tou may be aware that the Friction Materials Standards Institute has maintained a constant dues level for Regional Members over the last 8 years. This annual fee had been V.S* $1,300, and has been billed in quarterly installments of $325* Also, this fee Is less than that ' Active Members (U.S. resident members) of the Institute pay* Some years ago a few Regional Members were interested in marketing their products In the Unitdd States. A policy was established that those members would pay a dues level equivalent to that of a U.S. manufacturer* As I believe that Akebono is now marketing clutch facings in the United States using the FMSI numbering system I believe that Akebono should be paying the same fee that the Active Member (U.S. resident member) Is paying* If Akebono is participating in the clutch facing category only (that Is marketing clutch facings in the United, - States using the FMSI numbering system) your annual dees would be " , > computed as followst . '. Annual basic fee: flS0O Annual basic feet $1,050 Additional one category--clutch facings--feet 865650 Total Annual feet $1,700 - 1 would appreciate it if you would complete the enclosed category ( filing declaration for Regional Members. This filing is only for the ' product category that a Regional Maabet is marketing in the United ; , ; States, X believe that this would ohly be cluteh facings as far as Akebono Is concerned* . \ T- ' ' ' - . .-> . . " t FMSI 12813 Mr. T, Nobumoto Akebono Brake Industry Co,, Ltd. -2- April 10, 1978 Any fee change would not take effect until the 1978-79 flcal year which etarts July 1, 1978. I am sure that you understand that It la only fair that Regional Members marketing products in the United States pay the sees dues level that. American manufacturers pay for marketing their products In the United Statest ^ v ^T Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC EHD/lme Enc. , Drlolane Executive Director .i < ' r FMS112814 Head office: No. 19-5, Nihonbashi, Koami-cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 Tel: (03) 668-5171 Telex: 252-3661 Liason office: 200 E. Randolph Dr., Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Tel: (312) 861-0241 Telex: 28-3518 March 24, 1978 Mr. E W Drislane Executive Director FMSI Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus NJ 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: I would like to express my appreciation for your letter dated March 8,1978. Your information was a great help for me. I would be very happy if you will like a Japanese Desk Calender enclosed. Best wishes to you. Sincerely T.Kashiwagi Akebono International Ltd Chicago Office FMS112815 Mareh 8, 1978 Mr. Tauyoehl Kaahlwagi Akebono International Ltd. 200 E. Randolph--Suite 590 Chicago, Illinois 60601 ..... Dear Mr. Kashieaglt Eneloaed are eNanpIea of the angled oounterbore uaed on neat oluteh facings. I show Braae Clutoh Faolng Rlvftts (Chioago Rivet ft Marine Co*) and of oounterbore angles* Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS' INSTITUTE iU CVC/ero Gnet ' ` 7/7 `'i f* * Dr I elans 7 Ckeewtive Dlreetor i ' ... . - . V' V 7 M` rV* > r7k- .t % FMS112816 AKEBONO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Tsuyoshi KASHIWAGI MANAGER CHfCAGO OFFICE 200E. RANDOLPH DR-, SUITE 5500 CHfCAGO, ILL. eoeot TEL: (312) 061 - 0241 TELEX: 283518 HEAD OFFICE NO. 19-5. NIHONBASHI. KOAMI-CHO CHUO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN 103 TEL: (03> 668 - 5171 TELEX: 2523661 i>(4 \I j DAIDQ OVERSEAS, INC. ; ISO OVERLOOK AVENUE HACKENSACK. N J. 07601 f JIM IHAJIME) ENDO 1 ** i___________. . _____________ 1 * 201-486-2505 FMSI 12817 AKEBONO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Head office: No. 19-5, Nihonbashi, Koami-cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 Tel: (03) 668-5171 Telex: 252-3661 Liason office: 200 E. Randolph Dr., Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Tel: (312) 861-0241 Telex: 28-3518 Novenber 29, 1977 Mr. E. w. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, N.J.07652 Dear Mr. Drislane; I have received your letter dated Nov. 14,1977 and wish to thank you for your very prompt and courteous reply to our announcement. I would appreciate it if you will furnish us with a copy of clutch facing drawings which we described in the attached list by FMSI number (Total 75 Items). When I receive the copies of drawings and bill, check will be sent to you Immediately. Sincerely yours T.Kashlwagl Manager, Chicago Office Akebono International Ltd CC: Mr. S. Furuya Akebono International Ltd. Tokyo, Japan FMS112818 648A 736GX 749A 749AX 771A 77 IAS 8018 8025A 82 IB 831 884 884X 900 9021 9021E 905C 909 955A 990A 990X FMSI NO. being required a copy of drawing 993A 1000 10000 10000PT 10007PT 1007A 1007PT 1015E 1056 1056B 1056F 1057 1057B 1057E 1057F 1057EPT 1064 11004 1142H 1148D 1163 1166A 1166APT 1170A 1173 1174 1186A 1233S 1236B 1236C 1236CPT 1248 1267 1270 1276 1308 1322B 1325B 1329 1332 1335 1365 1367 1372 1372B 1373 1374 1388 1409E 1430A 1513A 1517 1521 1553 1555 Total 75 items Nov. 29, 1977 Akebono International Ltd. Chicago Office FMSi 12819 * ' ..'I; frt` r -; X< j. v 'k \ t -1 1 ' '*V` ' <'4?-!, ' , ^, ,-v :*. . < i.s < Uy- '. y, ; L *" V )'*} < , -k Rev^bM1 Ut 1977 ' >i : i : ja t r- r i i/f ] . . >, ;? '1 7 f ? ' /, lv ;v, V -r'. : V i, i*v.. ., *iJ j' ') X Akebono International Hatted 200 K Randolph Drive Suite 3500 ! :' Chicago, Zllinoia #06011 ' l, ->. ^ 'v * {.*' >' VJo* < '* ' /'Hk /\r, .r.v..i, *,J,, -' *, ?', ' :- : ' . i. -i'v' . ; tj :/ V'^ Vf: V: Attention! Mr. Tauyoahl Raahlwagl, Manager Gentleaeni . ". . ' _ ' - _ : ' . v _ .... :'*** Thia la to acknotrladga reeaipt of your latter from Mr. T. Hobunoto* , ; dated Juna 1. 1977* announcing that Akabono International l .-it. }; la aatabllahing an offlea In Chicago, XlllnAia. . ' A . / .. 4. ' Tou racantly eallad eonearnlng purehaalng oluteh facing printed from tha Inatltuta. Should you nadd thaaa elutCh facing printa* i' plaaaa write to the Inatltuta Office Indicating which prlnta you will need. The prlnta wlll bc aant end charged, at #.73 par ! > ' i-. ` ' i % ' - '' i. ; , i?ry,' ' < f v"v -K `'V'\ -ill ' V., V? < At1f~f;r * '-A-A ' 'ii> v * 1 ' .* 9 * 'h' * . V'; Sincerely* `J' i e J' . 'r <t ft '> . V '/ 1 f ? VXZCTZOH NATIXZAZj STANDARDS H8TXTUTS* IMC. . . :* j : .l>7 V/ H-: -<: t5.8 ** . i % .*1 . '. V -, h. y'AAy; `A* o A 4 ' W..,t - .*f'--*if'' *' .'{' z>*` -, .>,"* T.1 .. STkt'JV.-- j no/lic ; -^ivy B. V( Orialana \ GCl lftib3koNBbntetRdtJ9t^r ' ' f - Akebono. Brake Induatty Ltd... Jokyci Japan H,t'V jf :.<. Exaeutiwc DiractoP ' - Xfi ' . 4''- ,;*.v' .*. `^ Vt! . i` : J f \> 'i* '- i-> i. - - ' *, /: t _Vy * `C-, ,-.r. '\ . ;t*.^ ' -j *' > , ; ff*!-.* >. r,-, .= i ` `V , V U -v/i. . ,r \ V>v-r"-: - '^-4 ^ .r. ; rV, ` ; i- , ' # ' v>* . :$ ' t, r. ''-A*-' . -' j-' v, \. '' . ;r - ' ' ' 4? ?1'1 . J" . *i- FMS112820 -- : P/'srfuch: -- vQRUM BRAKES* DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KWD OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. CABLE ADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami*cho, Chuo-ku. Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-3 6 6 1 252-3662 Phone: (03)668-5171 Tokyo June 1. 1977 Mr. E W Orislane Friction Materals Standards Institute, Inc. E. 210 Rt. 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 Ref. Dear Mr. E W Orislane As stated in the enclosed "Announcement of Establishing New Company", Akebono International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of our company, has Just taken over all affairs related to the overseas trade of our products. This action was taken particularly from the viewpoints of expediting business transactions and to ensure the prompt delivery of ordered products to customers. The new company has its resident office in Chicago, which has opened on June 1, 1977. * 1 hope that you would render the same coorporation and consideration to Akebono International Limited upon its establishment which you have always given us for 1 many years. % t . Yours faithfully, Enel 1: As stated /V. Nobumoto 'President FMSf 12821 AKEBONO BRAKE IND. CO., LTD. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ESTABLISHING NEW COMPANY Inaugural date Company Name Representative June 1, 1977 Akebono International Limited Yasusada Nobumoto, President Head Office 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku Tokyo 103 Japan Chicago Office , t 200 E, Randolph Drive, Suite 5500 Chicago, 111. 60601, U.S.A. Telephone; 312-861-0241 Telex ; 28-3518 Manager ; Tsuyoshi Kashiwagi Stocks : Wholly owned by Akebono Brake Industry co., Ltd. Accounting Year i Begins June 1 and ends March. 31 Business Activities : Direct, indirect, and other related business concerning overseas trade of various brakes, their component parts, friction materials, and special metallic materials manufactured and marketed by Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. and all types of automobile parts, equipment, and devices. Opening of Business t June 1, 1977 ! FMS112822 Head office: No. 19-5, Nihonbashi, Koami-cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 Tel: (03) 668-5171 Telex: 252-3661 Liason office: 200 E. Randolph Dr., Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Tel: (312) 861-0241 Telex: 28-3518 March 24, 1978 Mr. E W Drislane Executive Director FMSI Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus NJ 07652 Dear Mr. Drislane: I would like to express my appreciation for your letter dated March 8,1978. Your information was a great help for me. I would be very happy if you will like a Japanese Desk Calender enclosed. Best wishes to you. Sincerely T.Kashiwagi Akebono International Ltd. Chicago Office FMS112823 March 8, 1978 Mr. Tauyoshi Kaebiwagi Akebono IntwiwtioMl Ltd. 800 I* ftandelpb*~9uite 5JO Chicago, Illinois 00601 Dev Mr. Kashiwagji Enclosed are eKsnplee of the angled counterbore used on most clutch facings. I dhow Brace Clutch facing Rivtta (Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.) and examples of countorbore angles. EWVere Enct Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E, . Drislane Executive Director FMS112824 -- : Products! -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS V AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. brakIakebono TOKYO 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-3 66 1 252 - 3 6 6 2 Phone: (03)668-5171 Tokyo March 6, 1978 Ref. No. 78-20 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U.S.A. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM120/700502, amount of US$325.00, covering your Invoices as follws: Invoice No. 2597 Description Annual Fee 3rd Quarter (1/1/78 3/31/78) Amount $325.00 Very truly yours, K. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary Incls. Our Cheque No. DDM120/700502 Copy of your Invoice No. 2597 FMS112825 AKEBONO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Tsuyoshi KASHIWAGI MANAGER CHICAGO OFFICE HEAD OFFICE 200E. RANDOLPH DR., SUITE 5500 NO. 19-5, NIHONB ASH I, KOAMI-CHO CHICAGO, ILL. 60601 TEL: (312) 861 - 0241 CHUO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN 103 TEL: (03) 668-5171 TELEX: 28-3518 TELEX: 252-3661 ihi DAI DO OVERSEAS, INC. 150 OVERLOOK AVENUE HACKENSACK. N J 07601 JIM *KAJIM) ENDO 201-408-2505 FMSI 12826 ^ AKEBONO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Head office: No. 19-5, Nihonbashi, Koami-cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103 Tel: (03) 668-5171 Telex: 252-3661 Liason office: 200 E. Randolph Dr., Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Tel: (312) 861-0241 Telex: 28-3518 Novenber 29, 1977 Mr. E. w. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route 4 Paramus, N.J.07652 Dear Mr. Drislane; I have received your letter dated Nov. 14,1977 and wish to thank you for your very prompt and courteous reply to our announcement. I would appreciate it if you will furnish us with a copy of clutch facing drawings which we described in the attached list by FMSI number (Total 75 items). When I receive the copies of drawings and bill, check will be sent to you immediately. Sincerely yours. T.Kashiwagi Manager, Chicago Office Akebono International Ltd. CC: Mr. S. Furuya Akebono International Ltd. Tokyo, Japan FMSI 12827 648A 736GX 749A 749AX 771A 771AS 8018 8025A 821B 831 884 884X 900 9021 9021E 905C 909 955A 990A 990X FMSI NO. being required a copy of drawing 993A 1000 10000 10000PT 10007PT 1007A 1007PT 1015E 1056 1056B 1056F 1057 1057B 1057E 1057F 1057EPT 1064 11004 1142H 1148D 1163 1166A 1166APT 1170A 1173 1174 1186A 1233S 1236B 1236C 1236CPT 1248 1267 1270 1276 1308 1322B 1325B 1329 1332 1335 1365 1367 1372 1372B 1373 1374 1388 1409E 1430A 1513A 1517 1521 1553 1555 Total 75 items Nov. 29, 1977 Akebono International Ltd. Chicago Office FMS112828 Hf mi Akebono International United 290 X Randolph Drive Suite 5500 Chicago, Illinois 60401 Attention: Mr. Tsuposfci Kashiwagi, Manager Gentlemen: This is to acknoirlsdts receipt of yoer letter fro Mr. Y, Nobueoto dated June 1, 1977, announcing that Akebono International Liaitad Is establishing an office in Chicago, Illinois. Yen recently called concerning purchasing clutch facing prints item the Institute. Should you need these clutch facing prints, please write to the Institute Office indicating which prints you will need. The prints will he sent and charged at $.75 per print. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. mm/lm CCj ,, . Akebono Brake Industry Ltd. Joky#, Jspm X. W. Drielens Executive Director FMS112829 -- : Products! -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-3 6 6 1 252-3 6 6 2 Tokyo Phone: (03)668-5171 November 8 , 1977 Ref. No. 77-108 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U. S. A. Institute, Inc. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane; Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM120/700366, amount of US$975.00, covering your Invoices as follws: Invoice Mo,. Description Amount 2368 Annual Fee 6/0^fer(Vl/77- 2455 2520 U?USar?L(7A/77- 9/30/77) Annual Fee 2nd Quarter(10/1/7712/31/77) 325-00 **?nn * Total; #975.00 Very truly yours, l. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary Incls. Our Cheque No. DDM120/700366 Copy of your Invoice No. 2368,2455 & 2520 FMS112830 * -- : Products: -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-3 6 6 1 252-3 6 6 2 Phone: (03)668-5171 Tky June I, 1977 Mr. E M Drislane Friction Materals Standards Institute, Inc. E. 210 Rt. 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 Ref. Dear Mr. E W Drislane As stated in the enclosed "Announcement of Establishing New Company", Akebono International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of our company, has just taken over all affairs related to the overseas trade of our products. This action was taken particularly from the viewpoints of expediting business transactions and to ensure the prompt delivery of ordered products to customers. The new company has its resident office in Chicago, which has opened on June 1, 1977. I hope that you would render the same coorporation and consideration to Akebono International Limited upon its establishment which you have always given us for ' many years. Yours faithfully Enel 1: As stated FMSI 12831 AKEBONO BRAKE IND. CO., LTD. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ESTABLISHING NEW COMPANY Inaugural date Company Name Representative Head Office Chicago Office Stocks Accounting Year Business Activities Opening of Business June 1, 1977 Akebono International Limited Yasusada Nobumoto, President 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku Tokyo 103 Japan 200 E, Randolph Drive, Suite 5500 Chicago, 111. 60601, U.S.A. Telephone; 312-861-0241 Telex ; 28-3518 Manager ; Tsuyoshi Kashiwagi Wholly owned by Akebono Brake Industry co., Ltd. : Begins June 1 and ends March, 31 : Direct, indirect, and other related business concerning overseas trade of various brakes, their component parts, friction materials, and special metallic materials manufactured and marketed by Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. and all types of automobile parts, equipment, and devices. : June 1, 1977 FMS112832 -- : Products: -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Tokyo March 18, CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO Telex: 252-3 6 6 1 252 - 3 6 6 2 Phone: (03)668-5171 1977 Ref. No. 77-4-5 Mr. E. . Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U. S. A. Institute, Inc. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM120/600252 amount of US$650.00, covering your Invoices as follows: Invoice No. Description Amount 2241 Annual Fee 2nd Quarter(10/l/76- 12/31/76) $325.00 2312 Annual Fee 3rd Quarter(1/1/773/31/77) $325.00 Total: $650.00 Very truly yours, <r V. K. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary Incls. Our Cheque No. DDM120/600252 Copy of your Invoice No. 2241 & 2312 FMSI 12833 -- : Products: -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. CABLEADDRESS: BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-36 6 1 252-3 6 62 Phone: (031668-5171 Tokyo December 21, 1976 Ref. NO . 76--136 Mr. E. V. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U. S. A. Institute, Inc. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our cheque No. DDM02/600156, amount of US$660.02, covering your Invoices as follows: Invoice No. Description Amount 2116 Annual Fee 4th Quarter (4/1/76 6/30/76) $325.00 2166 Annual Fee 1st Quarter (7/1/76 9/30/76) $325.00 2148 1976 Brake Shoe Identification Catalogs 5.50 1976 Supplement to 1975 Automotive Data Book 2.26 Postage 2.26 Total: $660.02 Very Truly yours, K. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary ends. Our Cheque No. DDM02/600156 Copy of your Invoice No. 2116 2166 & 2148 FMSI 12834 INVOICE , FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE E-210 ROUTE 4 PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY 07652 PHONE C2Q13 845-0440 SOLD TO |~ Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. ....* 19-5 Lihonbashi Koami-cho, ... " Chuo-ku Tokyo, Japan 103 Att: Mr. Furuya L 6/7/76 1"' , 6/7/76 ..... surface Lx- 127 2/..; EX-129 3/24 SHIPPED TO nJM 2=` SAME r NET ] N2 002148 20 copies 1976Brake Shoe Identification Catalog 275.00/M 20 copies 1976 Supplement to 1975 Automotive Data Book 113.10/M Postage ' \ U. S. Dollars #5.50 2.26 2.26 110,02 - ................. .............-------- ---------------------- ------- -- -- -- . is/> VAQ* . 9^L ....... ~ ....... . ....... ' ---- ------------ ---- ---- ------------ . .. -- -- --..................... ----------- -- --- --------------------- - -.. , - -.............-- -.......................- ~ -... -------------- --- -...... --------,--------- -............ PJFetm NV 5The Orowtna Board Inc , Boa 505 DoHaj, Teias FMS112835 Akebono Brake Industry Co,, Ltd* 19-5 Nlhonbaahi Koaal-cho Chuo-fcu Tokyo, Japan 103 Attentiont Mr. ShunJA Furuya Deer Mr* Furuya . Thankyyou for your apeelfieation sheets for the two clutch facings . for Dodge Colt, Plynouth Arrowi Number 997918 Site 200 x 130 x 3.3 997919 215 x 150 x 3.3 To release these eluteh facings, I would need the followingt Drill and countarbore diameters for rivet * Haber and location of rivet holes Number of holes Pitch circle diameter for locating holes 8paclng ( degrees or millimeters) of holes. If yen have tills Information, It would he very email appreciated* Sincerely, MD/latt B. W. Drlolana Imeeutlve Director FMS112836 DRAWING OF CLUTCH FACING AKEBONO BRAKE 1ND. CO., LTD. April 17, 1976 Classified No. 997919 Part No. 997919 Car Maker Model Size (mm) `(O'DxI'Dx THICKNESS) Clearance (mm) (O-D, I-D , THICKNESS) .Material MITSUBISHI DODGE COLT, PLYMOUTH ARROW 215 x 150 x'3.5 +1.0, +0.8, +0.1 A-50, SF105M . REMARKSt .9 0*D ; Outside Diameter I*D 1 .Inside Diameter * '* ** . '. ,; ' ;* t . *''V FMS112837 , AKEBONO BRAKE IND. CO., LTD. . April 17, 1976 BRAVING OF CLUTCH FACING * v . Classified No. 997918 Part No. 997918, ' ' Car Maker MITSUBISHI Model DODGE COLT, PLYMOUTH ARROW Size (mm) J (O'D x I#D x THICKNESS) Clearance (mm) (0*D f I*D , THICKNESS) Material 200 x 130 x* 3.5 +1.0 , +0.8 , +0.1 A-50, SF105M ' REMARKS: 0*D ; I*D { "' ' Outside Diameter Inside Diameter a--rv---r 1|>-- --.......-ipy. MUI ' " l" 1 1 11 : . FMS112838 J u ly , 1975 AKEBONO BRAKE IN D . 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NO. 76-39 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U. S. A. Institute, Inc. SUBJECT: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM02/500185, amount of US$330.10, covering your Invoices as follows: Invoice No. Description Amount 2022 Annual Fee 3rd Quarter (1/1/76 3/31/76) $325.00 2095 1975 Brake Block Identification Catalogs 3.88 B Postage 1.22 Total: $330.10 Very truly yours. K. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary encl g Our Cheque No. DDM02/500185 Copy of your Invoice No. 2022 & 2095 FMS112843 -- I Products : -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS Oivr r.ew address as .from Jj.-.uary 1, 3.37b i" 19-5 tfihoafcachi KceD-i-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Js^an AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. No. 2, 1-chome, Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan CABLEADDRESS: `BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO Phone: 270-9968 DATE:February 17, 1976 NO; EX-128 PURCHASE ORDER TO: Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route #4 Paramus, N. J. 07652 DELIVERY DATE: REMARKS: Receipt should be acknowledged on duplicate copy. FMS112844 Member MAILING LIST CHANGE u-- Date / /'7 ^ This change effects the following lists: General Bulletins - Active General Bulletins - Regional ( ) Foreign Shoe Bulletins ( )C )r/iDelegates & Alternates General Bulletins - Licensees (_____ ) Annual Fee Billing Data Book Bulletins Shoe Bulletins (V Regular Billing CX)*A (____ ) () CSD,t Change List As Follows: C_Jbu-e~ ~ 7V /a7 Z' . A/cr^Uy-f^^tl^er- Source of Change: Requested by: Rolodex Files (Both) Changed: Addressograph Plate Changed: AddressAelephone Directory Changed: Name Ufa-' ~%(Z(L %/6c. Date 1 /'XT hi '/'Xtf/'-fG 7A /A?/7 FMS112845 -- : Products : -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS ?w adrss3 as from n 'O'-J 5 ,yJ AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. No. 2, 1-chome, Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO Phone: 270-9968 DATE: February 13 > 1976 NO: EX-127 PURCHASE ORDER Mr. E. V. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. E-210 Route #4 Paramus, N. J. 07652 REMARKS: Receipt should be acknowledged on duplicate copy. FMS112846 -- : Products : -- RUM BRAKES ^a"4Fv,*""* SXml., AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. No. 2, 1-chome, Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO , ph"*: 27-w,S8 DATE: March 24, 1976 NO: EX-129 PURCHASE ORDER TO: Mr. E.W. Drislane Executive Drector Friction Materials Standards Institute, Inc. I E-210 Route #4 Paramus, N. J. 07652 DELIVERY DATE: REMARKB : Receipt should be acknowledged on duplicate copy. FMS112847 -- : Products: -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS V AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 19-5xx Nihonbashi Koami-cho, K3EXDCX Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 T okyo January 24, CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO Telex: 252-36 6 1 252 - 3 6 6 2 Phone: ;03)668-5171 1976 Ref. No. 76-4 Mr. E. V. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 U. S. A. Institute, Inc. Subject: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislane: Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM02/500152, amount of US$991.47, covering your Invoices as follows: voice No. Description Amount 1752 1813 Annual Fee 4th Quarter (4/1/75 6/30/755 1975 Auto Data Book & others $325.00 11.64 1899 Annual Fee 1st Quarter (7/1/75-9/30/75) 325.00 1982 1975 Brake Block Identification Catalogs 4.83 1958 Annual Fee 2nd Quarter (10/1/75-12/30/75) 325.00 Total: $991.47 Very truly yours, Incls K. Sato (Mrs.) Secretary FMS112848 February 2, 1976 >Iw1-- * V* n@Mpw Akebono Brake Industry Co*, Lid* 19-5 Nihonbashi Keaaii-eho, Ohuo-feu Tokyo, Japan 103 . Door Mr. Nobumotot Qn^ua#y< 27, 1976 I wrote toncernfcng tho balance duo the Institute. On January 26, 1976, we received your cheek. Thank you* PIesse disregard our letter of January 27, 1976, Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWD/erc I# V* Drislane Executive Director FMSI 12849 January 27, 1976 Mr. Y. Nebumete Akebene Brake Industry Ca., Ud. 2me*1 N**ai*hwwaojetwhmtiatmhe*i KoMi~c*hOwa| 1-ehesw, Chuo-ku Takya, Japan 103 Baar Mr* Nebumete* I'm writing at this time aanaarning thw balance dua the institute, aa shewn an the enclosed espy of our receivable card. Years is ear only account that has net paid fees far the last fiscal year--far the quarter April 1, 1975-Jim* 30, 1975. Payments for the fellawing quarters also are due* I'd very much appreciate payments an this account, or at least word as to year plans, if there are sms* problems I could discuss these with ear Beard of Directors. in any event, we very much value Akebens as A Regional Member and ask that you let me know your plans on your -msdbenitttp#^ Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EKD/erc Enclosure! E. . Drielana Executive Director FMS112850 -- : Products : -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 1-2-3, Nihonbashi Koamicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO TelexNo. 252-3661 Phone: 668-5171 Tokyo September 22, 1975 Ref. 50-097 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Institute. E-210 Route #4 Paramus, N.J. 07652 Inc. Dear Mr. Drislane: May we thank you for your letter of August 28, 1975. Enclosed please find our purchase order sheet in duplicate for 1975 Brake Block Identification catalog. With our best regards. Sincerely yours, Enel. SF/kt XJ Shunji Furuya Export Manager Akebono Brake Ind.Co.,Ltd. FMSI 12851 -- : Product* -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONCf TOKYO 2-3 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan 103 Telex: 252-36 6 1 252 - 3 6 6 2 Phone: (03)668-5171 Tokyo August 9> 1975 Ref. 50-082 Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route A, Paramus. N.J. 07652 U.S.A. Institute, Inc. Dear Mr. Drislane: In response to your requests concerning brake lining and clutch facing data for popular Japanese trucks from 1970 on, we are sending you enclosed herewith an application list covering trucks of Hino, Nissan, Isuzu, and of Mitsubishi. Should you need any further information, please feel free to write to us again. Sincerely yours, Shunji Furuya Export Manager Akebono Brake Ind. Co. Ltd. cc: Mr. Y. 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N. J. 07652 INSTITUTE, INC . '! - July 10, 1975 Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. 2-3 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, 1-chome, Chuo-ku , Tokyo, Japan 103 ; Att: Mr. Y. Nobumoto Dear Mr. Nobumoto: Over the last ten to twenty years, motor vehicles manufactured in Japan have received wide acceptance in the world markets, and in ` particular the Western Hemisphere. We now include information on popular Japanese passenger- cars,part icularly those sold in the North American market: Datsun, Honda, Mazda and Toyota. We have been asked to expand our coverage to include Japanese Trucks such as Hino, Nissan, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi. We are asking if you can give us brake lining and clutch facing data (application data and prints) for popular Japanese trucks from 1970 on. Your help in providing us this information will be greatly appreciated. The data we are able to present to all our members comes primarily from several members who provide original equipment brake linings and clutch facings. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE i EWD/erc E. W. Drislane Executive Director FMS112857 k -- I Products! -- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF FRICTION MATERIALS BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 2-3 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Toykyo Japan 103 Tokyo February 19 CABLEADDRESS: 'BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO Telex: 252-3 6 6 1 252 - 3 6 6 2 Phone: (03)668-5171 1975 Ref. No. 75-17 G-- Mr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards E-210 Route 4 Paramus, New Jersey 07562 Institute, Inc. Subject: Remittance Information Dear Mr. Drislana, Please find enclose herewith our Cheque No. DDM02/400212, amount of US$650.00. covering your Invoices as follows: 1. Invoice No. 1546 2nd Quarter Annual Fee (10/1/74 - 12/31/74) .... US$325.00 2. Invoice No. 1661 3rd Quarter Annual Fee (1/1/75 - 4/1/75) .... US$325.00 Total: US$650.00 Very truly yours. Sato (Mrs) Secretary Incls. Copy of your Invoices Our Cheque No. DDM02/400212 FMSI 12858 January 18, 1973 Hr. Kazuhiko Aoki, Managing Director Headquarters of Engineering Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. 1-2-3 Nihonbashi Koamicho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Dear Mr. Aokl: This refers to your letter of December 21, 1972 concerning the meaning of "grandfathering." "Grandfathering" concerns Itself with what happens to existing brake linings now in use when new rules or regulations are published. For example, let us aay that Bendlx had a brake lining approved in New York State six years ago. What happens to this old approved brake lining when a new set of rules are established? Since several states now require certification through AAMVA, will they require all the old brake linings, originally certified by New York, to be recertified? "Grandfathering" means that the older brake linings already certified in New York or North Carolina will not require all new tests and a $250 fee. Instead, the AAMVA will 'grandfather them, by allowing them to be certified without new tests and with a lower $50 fee. It is similar to human life. At one time there was no education or licensing requirement to become a lawyer. Then the state governments adopted such education and licensing requirements, what did they do with those older men ("grandfathers") when the new regulations went into effect? By "grandfathering," they permitted all those lawyers then in practice to continue practice - all new members would require education and licensing. I hope the above answers your question. Sincerely, FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE EWDrllz Executive Director FMSI 12859 -- : Products : --- DRUM BRAKES DISC BRAKES AUXILIARY BRAKES EVERY KIND OF AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. FRICTION MATERIALS 1-2-3 Nihonbashi Koamicho, Ghuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan CABLEADDRESS: "BRAKEAKEBONO" TOKYO TelexNo. 232-2078 Phone: 370-3181 Hr. E. W. Drislane Executive Director Friction Materials Standards, Institute, Inc. Bergen Mall Office Center E. 210 Route4 Paramus. N. J. 07652 U. S. A. Tokyo December 21. 1972 Ref. Dear Mr. Drislane: Concerning your Bulletin Wo. 460 Dec. 5, 1972, there are one word which we can not find in the dictionary. What is the meaning of "grandfathering"? I will be much obliged if you would teach me. Yours sincerely, Kazuhiko Aoki Managing Director Headquaters of Engineering Akebono Brake Industry Co. FMSI 12860 FMS112861 Company Outline Established: January 25,1935 Capital: 1,816 million yen Employees: 2,992 Board of Directors: Keizo Kawasaki Chairman and Representative Director Yasu-ida Nohumciu President and Representative Director Yoshiro Ohta Senior Executive Managing Director Kazuhtka Aoki Executive Managing Director Totao Fujlnuma Executive Managing Director Yioaburo Ohta Executive Managing Director Tctsuu Jinbo Executive Managing Director Yuzum Shiba K&ztio Shiozuka Takeyasu Umeno Junzo Shiratori Shigeru Okano Michio Nakajima Haftme Matsumoto Yoshtmi Knsu Director Director Dime i:u Director Director Director Auditor Auditor Office*: Main Office: 19-5, Nihonbashi, Koamicho, Cbuo-ku, Tokyo 103 Osaka Office: 2-17, Enokk&o, Sofia City, Osaka 564 Nagoya Office: 3-13, Ohbayashicho, Toyota City, Akhi Pref. 473 Hiroshima Office: 1484, Kaida Ichi, Kaidacho-Aza, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Pref, 731-41 Sapporo Office: 2-11,6-Jo, Htpsht Sapporo, Shlraishi-ku, Sapporoj City i062 Sendai Office: Shiaden Mtnami Agaru, Nigatake- Aza, Haracho, SendaiCity, Miyagi Pref. 983 Kaato Office: 5-4-71. Higashi, Hanyu City, Saiuma Pref. 812 flitedka Office: 6-12-7, Itazuke, Hakata-toa, Fukuoka City 812 Plant*: Hanyu Plant: Iwatsuki Plant: Fukushima Plant: Miluru Plant. 5-4-71, Higashi, Hanyu City, Satlama Pref. 348 1190, Kanamuio, Ohaza, Iwatsuki City, Safiama Pref. 339 10, Shinjnku, Natita-Aza, Kooricho Ohaza, Date-_gun, 1Fukushima Prd. 969-16 I, Minatnihara, Kumagami-Aza, Mlham-machi-Aza, Tamura-gun, Fukushima Pref. 977 Technical Center: 5-4-73, Higashi, Hanyu City, Saitama mf. 348 CHICAGO OFFICE: 200 E. Kmldotph Dr.. Suite 5500, Ci.icvu, 111. 60601 I F -\ Tel. 312-861*0241 FMSI 12862 ________ i Akebono is the largest all-round brake systems manufacturer in Japan. And it was the first Japanese company to specialize in manufacturing brake lin ings. Since the time of this pioneering effort Akebono has continued to carry out a program of expanding and im proving the quality of its product lines. This research and development activity has been aided by technical cooperation agreements with leading foreign com panies specializing in brakes. Akebono products, because of their su perior characteristics, are used in most Japanese cars. They have evolved through the years to maintain a reputa tion as the best braking systems pro duced in Japan -- particularly well matched to the characteristics of domestically produced vehicles. This has resulted in a very close working relationship with major vehicle manu facturers, which has been further reinforced by their holding blocks of stock in Akebono. Since its foundation the company's motto has been "High quality pro ducts for safety." Its aim has been not only to manufacture high quality products, but also to take an active part in the development of the auto motive industry. The high level of technology achieved and the "know how" gained through working with the automotive industry, has been applied to other fields, such as industrial machinery and railway rolling stock. FMS112863 lwatsuki Plant Land area: 115,206m2 Building area: Employees: 39,517m2 1,122 Products: *Brake Assemblies Drum Brakes, Disc Brakes Brake Shoe Assemblies Pressure Control Valves Anti-Skid Devices Hanyu Plant Land area: 100,112m2 Building area: 37,364m2 Employees: 805 Products: Friction Materials Brake Linings, Clutch Facings, Disc Pads Clutch Plate Assemblies Products for Rolling Stock Four Modern Facto Akebono products are manufactured at four modern factory complexes all of which in corporate the most advanced facilities and equipment. The lwatsuki Plant and the Miharu Plant produce drum brake assemblies and brake shoe assemblies. The Hanyu Plant produces friction materials and products for railway rolling stock, while the emphasis at the Fukushima Plant is primarily on brake linings. All four plants are located within 250 km of Tokyo. Production facilities include a transfer press which, at 2,500 tons, is the world's heaviest. It also features the world's highest press speed (12-27 plates/minute) and the fastest capability to store parts in the unmanned warehouse. Akebono was the first company in Japan to construct a test course for cars. All of the company's products are manu factured within the Akebono group. Fukushima Plant Land area: 8 Building area: 1 Employees: 4 Products: `Friction Matei Brake Linings The giant 2,500 ton transfer press Miharu Plant Land area: 129,000m2 Building area: 4,000m2 Employees: 105 Products: `Brake Assemblies Disc Brakes Practical test course A new and efficient testing course braking systems was built in 1967 in the suburbs of Iwatsuki City. It meas ures a rectilinear 1.4 km by 1 km. Completion of this area has facilitated testing in accordance with standards set by the SAE and the American Safety Regulation Committee. FMS112865 Safety and High Quality are Research Goals In line with the cited company motto of "High quality products for safety" Akebono has developed total automatic control anti skid devices under technical cooperation agreements with such leading international brake specialists as the Bendix Companies of America and France, and the Automotive Products Company of England. The reliability of a variety of products has been increased through the use of special vibration and large model brake testers developed for the famed the Shinkansen "Bullet Train." To produce braking systems that are among the world's best Akebono has recruited an exceptionally large number of highly trained technicians. The research and development staff alone numbers more than 200. FMS112866 Brake Systems Closely Related to Today's Activities Brake Systems for Passenger Cars and Small Trucks The following braking combinations are recom mended for passenger cars and small trucks: *A combination of two leading-type drum brakes (TP1W: Twin-plex one-way) for the front wheels and leading trailing-type drum brakes for the rear wheels. 'Front disc brakes or four-wheel disc brakes are preferable for high-speed passenger cars and trucks. (Figs. 1,2) Brake Systems for Trucks and Shovel Loaders Recommended for a truck of high initial braking speed and a shovel loader whose load is heavily distributed to the front wheels, are two leading-type (TP2W: Twin-plex two-way) brakes for the front wheels and leading trail ing-type (NSDA: Non-servo double-anchor) brakes for the rear wheels. For a parking brake, a mechanical type drum brake (DSDA: Duo-servo double anchor) of high efficiency should be used. (Fig. 3) Brake Systems for Industrial and Con struction Machines Brakes and clutches for these types of machines must be easy to operate, "feel good" to the operator and provide satisfactory inching per formance. Band, drum, or disc-type brakes may be adopted depending upon the speed of the machines. For heavy-duty applications, full power brakes may prove most effective. (Fig. 4) Friction Materials for Rolling Stock Using both ordinary and emergency brakes, rolling stock must be capable of stopping within specified distances without skidding. A composi tion brake block offers a more stable coefficient of friction and higher wear-resistance than do ordinary cast-iron blocks; a composition brake block also offers ease in maintaining brakes of rolling stock. (Fig. 5) FMS112867 i I Familiar Vehicles Using Akebono Systems FMS112868 AKEBONO SALES GROWTH 200 -------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL SALES SALES FROM AFTER MARKET Actual Forecast Actual Forecast 150 ------------------------------- FMS112869 Pacing the Development of Japan's Vehicle Industry Akebono's growth rate exceeds that of the Japanese automotive industry. This is evident in the fact that annual sales have more than doubled in the five years since 1971. The domestic market share for disc brakes is 44%, while that for brake shoes is 74%. The after market is an astonishing 51%. A continued increase in the exports of Japanese vehicles has been forecast. Akebono is contributing significantly to this expansion because of its excellent corporate reputation and variety of quality products. AKEBONO'S SHARE OF THE DOMESTIC MARKET ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 43 % Disc Brakes AFTER MARKET 51% Brake Shoes FMS112870 Akebono's trademai extreme reliability. ' tive safety, Akebono and brake systems ' total balance o f indi\ The company has all fields, w ith particula over, it is very acti\ coaches, a notable e ... the Shinkanse^Bt# JP 3S-'nE'. sSj.r'Ss. r3s.<Swo"9S-a3- ; O ~ S2. 3 ET*> c ^ 2 * % : <<. Spr-*Hl! 5? O. Ca6 3G> o2O- np>Z+ K<6* , ~ O 3 " ` 5' S' S' </> !> ifr er g i S' | S'. 8 ;? e- S' S. s q * it S ^oE-Es- *Oo~ 3 ^ ^ 2! i ; J? Cl KB*. w C<2. 1 O' # S 3. ~*0 2~ Et 8 3 g H jt \ ] * c qj J <d c Q) a) t/jc o J^-- 33O T1 CL 1 vt < 3 8n=r 3 * S? * |S >S V>, TM> sTJ 11 8- o-----E 3cr Stft m tA 35 --CD mnooi SS=a 3c i o HmJ 3 $ 3!'3 -OD g^-s <Tl -< > -w ft- a> "Jsi < o: (/> Exporting Quality Products The United States, Australia, Greece, India, and Mexico are a few of the countries to which Akebono exports its products in quantity. And Akebono products are being used increasingly in every nation. Akebono is market-oriented and pro vides an active international mainte nance service. Surveys are frequently carried out for the further development of product lines, and the company is particularly receptive to the exchange of technical ideas with foreign firms. While the Akebono brand is relatively unknown because the systems and parts it produces are not generally visible, the Akebono name is well recognized by experts around the world. FMS112872 Nihon Seido Anzen Kenkyujo, Co,, Ltd Aktbono Kiko Co., Ltd. Aksbono Kosan Co., Ltd Sanyo Brake Kogyo Co., Ltd. Hosel Brake Kegyo Co,, Ltd. Akebone 6*uel Co., Ltd, AMii) Kogyo Co,, Ltd, Sanyo Hydraulic Kogyo Co., Ltd, Research and development Mold manufacturing Real estate management Brake manufacturing Brake manufacturing Brake manufacturing Hydraulic parts manufacturing Hydraulic parts manufacturing Technical tie-ups The BmkHk Corporation - Drum brakes, disc brakes, brake linings, pressure control values, antiskid devices Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co., Ltd. - AP group/Drum brakes, disc brakes, antiskid devices, full power systems DJB.A. ~ Brum brakes, disc brakes, pressure control valves :':............ ' : : : : S 3 77-2000 FMSI 12873 FMS112874 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby applies for membership in the FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., as a Regional Member, and certifies to the following: 1. feme of Applicant: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTBY CO.. LTD. 2. State of Incorporation: No. 2, 1-chome, Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku. Tokyo, Japan 3. Principal Office:________ Same as above 4. Date of Incorporation: 1929 July_____________________________________________ 5. Length of time dealing with friction materials: 38 years 6. Do you manufacture friction materials from the basic materials or do you buy partially finished products from other companies: From the basic materials. _______________ __ 7. Type of friction materials manufactured, and approximate annual capacity of plant: Automotive Brake Linings, Clutch Facings, Railway Shoe 8. State approximate amount of said materials manufactured in commercial quantities: Linings - 420 tons. Clutch Facings - 74 tons. Railway Shoe -- 40 tons per months 9. Is the distribution of your product national, international or local:_ Mainly national. ______________________________________ 10. Do you list the materials you manufacture in catalogs or in some other form; if so, will you furnish us with a copy of same: Catalogs______ 11. Reference as to financial strength in relation to operations: 24.5# 12. Is plant owned by applicant or leased: Owned FMSI 12875 -APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Page two The undersigned hereby acknowledges receint of a cony of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Institute and agrees that, if elected to membership, it will accept and be bound by the said Constitution and By-Laws, together with any amendments that may from time to time be made thereto. ^ VvCo t V AA V *1 ( Y. NOBUMOTO President FMS112876