Federal-Mogul's Abex Brand Develops Full Line of Advanced Disc Brake Pads and Shoes for Medium-Duty Vehicles

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 2, 20058, 2005--Abex(R), a global leader in the development and production of commercial grade replacement friction products, has introduced a broad line of premium replacement disc brake pads and new brake shoes for fleet, school bus, emergency vehicle, utility, and other Class 2c-6 applications. Abex brake products are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ).

The new Abex medium-duty product line combines the same leading-edge engineering and manufacturing resources that have made the brand the leading choice of distributors, fleets, owner-operators and service providers within the Class 7 and 8 categories. Abex heavy-duty friction products are specified worldwide by OE manufacturers and commercial fleets.

"The braking requirements of many of today's medium-duty applications continue to increase with each new generation of vehicle technology. The Abex brand's expertise as a heavy-duty friction innovator represents a significant advantage for customers servicing today's more demanding vocational vehicles," said Group Manager Commercial Vehicle Friction Products, Brian Rassin.

Abex medium-duty brake pads and shoes feature technologically advanced, carbon-based metallic friction formulations engineered for superior stopping power, exceptional fade resistance and extended service life. Abex commercial-grade brake pads feature Federal-Mogul's respected integrally molded technology with reinforced friction-bond design for exceptional strength and long-life. Each Abex medium-duty pad also is post cured - allowing for significantly faster break-in - and features OE-matched shims, slots, chamfers and wear sensors. The pads also feature a black powder coat finish that enhances product appearance and ensures long-lasting corrosion protection.

Abex is the first brand to offer a complete line of new shoes and brake lining for medium-duty applications. New Abex medium-duty brake shoes feature new steel for longer life and better performance while eliminating the hassles and added costs associated with cores. Each shoe's premium, OE-approved long-life friction material delivers excellent flexural strength, modulus of elasticity and fade resistance. Shoe sets are packaged with all OE-required pins and levers and protected with a durable black powder coat finish for long-lasting corrosion resistance.

For additional information concerning new Abex medium-duty brake pads and shoes, please contact your Abex supplier, visit www.federal-mogul.com/abex, or write to: Abex Medium-Duty Brakes, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a leading global automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions. The Company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary and innovative technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to create value for its stakeholders. The Company's principal customers include many of the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and industrial products, and aftermarket retailers and wholesalers.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul's rich heritage began in Detroit, Michigan in 1899. Today, Federal-Mogul employs more than 45,000 people in 29 countries. Our products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE(R) engine products, ANCO(R) wipers, Champion(R) spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro(R) gaskets, Ferodo(R) brake pads, Glyco(R) bearings, Goetze(R) piston rings, Moog(R) chassis products, National(R) wheel end components, Nural(R) pistons, Payen(R) gaskets, Sealed Power(R) engine products and Wagner(R) lighting and brake products. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.