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In re: A ll Asbestos Litigation Filed by Simmons Cooper, C ircuit Court, Third Judicial District, Madison Cty., IL ; 11/17/05. In re: A ll Asbestos Litigation Filed bv Simmons CooDer. C ircuit Court. Third Judicial D istrict.Madison Ctv.. IL : 11/17/05. Intensive study. Over the last three years, we have ^conducted over 300 studies for fleets and OEMs to help balance their brake systems. From these tests we have developed a unique data base representing the nature of the brake balance problems faced by industry. Thermal Balance Test Doubles Combination -- Mountain Test Most balance problems lining-related. Test results indicate that only 30% of industry brake balance problems are air and air timing related, while 70% are related to brake lining and other brake components. Eaton develops the ultimate solution. RRD Right Rear Drive LRD Lett Rear Drive ITU 1st Trailer - OLY Dolly -2TR 2nd Trailer fBrake drum temperatures recorded on an Eaton brake balancecomputerin a doubles rig on a mountain run showtemperature buildup to over 500 F in Iraler brakes (upperlines), while tractor brakes (bottom lines) stayedat 100 to 150. Poor thermal balanceis proofol tractor and trailer brakesbeing badly out of balance. -This contributes to unsatisfactory brake performance and, in this case, short lining life on the trailer brakes. Snub Pressures Test Single Van Amplifying Relay on Trailer ------GH ------ STB ------- FO ------ RD --FT --RT Glad Hand Sleer Aide Front Drive Rear Drive Front Trailer Rear Trailer Typical brake application lor a tractor-trailer combination. The amplifying relay value for the trailer -- while speeding up the trailer signal timing -- causes significant air pressure imbalance. Rapidly increasing work load on brakes and significantly high brake maintenance costs present a major challenge to the heavy duty trucking] industry. Proper spec'ing anc{ balanced braking systems help but are not enough. Eaton engineers responded to this challenge and developed the ultimate solution: the new Eaton Extended Service brake. Extended service brake. The key elements of this new brake are as follows: 100% compatible with current Eaton and competitive brake products in brake balance. 100% compatible with current wheel equipment and fit-up requirements. Proprietary non-asbestos lining with a minimum ot 25% improved wear rate. New geometry single anchor pin brake with 40% increase in wear able lining volume. The advantages are simple and clear: Lower maintenance costs Up to 75% increase in brake reline mileage Up to 75% increase in brake drum change out mileage. 5 EAB 083796