Abex® Expands Range of RSD Certified Brake Linings

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 03, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal-Mogul Motorparts has expanded its range of Abex® Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) certified commercial grade friction linings to include a new lining that exceeds both the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 121 Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) requirement and OE brake manufacturer standard for 23,000-pound tractor applications. The new Abex RX 6297 lining is available through leading commercial vehicle parts distributors across North America.

The new Abex RX 6297 brake lining for 23,000-pound tractor applications beats the FMVSS RSD standard and OEM requirement.

A global OE leader in commercial vehicle friction, Federal-Mogul Motorparts is a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML).

In testing conducted by an ISO-certified facility, using a tractor equipped with a 23,000-pound drive axle and 14,600-pound steer axle, the Abex RX 6297 lining delivered under loaded conditions a stopping distance of just 217 feet from 60 miles per hour, beating both the FMVSS 121 RSD standard and OE brake manufacturer requirement of 250 and 225 feet, respectively. The highly advanced, copper-free, crack-resistant lining is engineered to help maintain like-new braking performance while experiencing minimal swell and growth and offering excellent lining and drum wear.

The Abex brand also offers independently validated, RSD-certified linings for 20,000-pound tractor applications.

“It is vital for fleets to maintain the original braking performance of their vehicles, particularly given the increased awareness of RSD requirements,” said Dennis Griffin, product manager, commercial vehicle friction, Federal-Mogul Motorparts. “Abex RSD- certified brake linings provide the safety, security and performance demanded both by leading OE brake system manufacturers and commercial and private fleets.”

Phase 1 of the FMVSS 121 RSD standard, which went into effect in August 2011, requires a loaded Class 8 tandem-axle tractor of 59,600 pounds GVWR or less to stop from 60 miles per hour within 250 feet. The previous standard was 355 feet.

Phase 2, effective August 2013, expanded the 250-foot stopping distance requirement to all tandem-axle tractors as well as certain three- and four-axle vehicles. Additionally, three-axle tractors above 70,000 pounds GVRW and four-axle vehicles 85,001 pounds and above must stop from 60 miles per hour within 310 feet.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts and the Abex brand have partnered with vehicle and OE brake system manufacturers to meet these requirements through the development of advanced non-asbestos organic (NAO), semi-metallic and combination NAO/semi-met formulations that produce the required brake torque to stop under 250 feet.

To learn more about Abex RSD certified friction linings and other Abex products, please contact your Abex distributor or Federal-Mogul Motorparts representative and/or visit www.FMMotorparts.com.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world’s manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company’s products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.

Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than 20 of the world’s most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers with products including braking, chassis, wipers and other vehicle components.  The company’s aftermarket brands include ANCO® wiper blades; Champion® spark plugs, wipers and filters; AE®, Fel-Pro®, FP Diesel®, Goetze®, Glyco®, Nüral®, Payen® and Sealed Power® engine products; MOOG® chassis components; and Ferodo®, Jurid® and Wagner® brake products.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.

Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 50,000 in 34 countries. For more information, please visit www.FMMotorparts.com.

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CONTACT:               
Drew Shippy (Pinnacle Media) – 330.688.3500
[email protected]
Gary Mason (Federal-Mogul Motorparts) – 248.354.9846
[email protected]

Source: Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation

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