Interpretation ID: nht92-3.19

DATE: 10/14/92

FROM: MICHAEL J. MOTZKIN, -- PRESIDENT, PIONEER PLUMBING, INC

TO: MR. PAUL JACKSON RICE -- OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 12-14-92 FROM PAUL J. RICE TO MICHAEL J. MOTZKIN (A40; STD. 105)

TEXT: I am trying to locate any government regulations pertaining to automotive brake drums and brake rotors. Most specifically, is there any government regulation which requires brake drums and brake rotors not be milled passed manufacturers specifications?

Secondly, is there any government regulation which requires manufacturers of automotive brake drums and brake rotors to stamp the manufacturers specification on the drum or rotor?

Currently I am involved in a legal action in the Small Claims Court and need any documentation or interpretation of the Federal Safety Act of 1964 pertaining to automotive brake drums and brake rotors. To date I have researched these two questions in depth and have been unable to find any documentation. The State of Arizona does not have a vehicle safety inspection program and therefore the information I am lookingfor is not readily available.