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A cce tu ro v. A b e x C orp., e ta l, S uperior CL, L a w D ivision, M iddlesex Cty., New Jersey, D ocket No. M ID -L -6 6 0 1 -9 9 -A S ; 03/0& 06 Page 1U G.L. Cotter December 5, 1906 With the crack pressure revisions by Kenworth (5.5 psi) and the implementation of E~l45-A lining, Kenworth feels that the drum cracking problems will be behind us. The Gunite drum issue will remain resolved until Gunite changes their position and their product quality issues. Full implementation of the Dana half-round end yoke will be completed by year end. The pricing issues have been resolved internally and will be presented to Kenworth nBxt month. The pin type wheel bearing nuLs will be implemented as a running in January 19B7. Marketing and Sales Kenworth marketing was approached about our extended service brake and asked to consider how they would see it marketed with' the near-term plan to have it become the standard brake. Iheir response was positive and they asked that we consider offering it as an exclusive Kenworth, or it riot, ul loust Lu Paccar (Peterb.ilt and Kenworth). We advised they we wnuld consider their request. The Kenworth concerns relative to our proposal were directed specifically to three areas. First, was how would they receive their share of the rebate and how would they be able to price their trucks. Second, was the lack of total product coverage, i.e. steering axles, 14.6K, 1<SK, and 20K ratings plus extra heavy tandems in the 70K weight range. The third concern was obout their ability to reach the attractive share levels without imposing significant data book penalties for Rockwell axln products. PETERSILT MOTORS COMPANY Engineering Pelerbilt engineering will release E-I45A lining for the appropriate brake gruups timed far July 1, 1987 production. Further releases of non-asbestos materials will not occur until adequate Lesting is completed for the other friction ranges. The half round end yoke releases are being processed at this tune. The pin type wheel bearing nuts will be made as a running change and should be complete by February i, 1907. Cal Burgin has recently been promoted to tho position of Assistant Chief Engineer, reporting to Mr. Joseph Neff, Chief Engineer. P-EAT-0664 F.AB (il