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Brake Corner Modules Improve Comfort, Performance And Customer Satisfaction

14 March 2000

Brake Corner Modules Improve Comfort, Performance And Customer Satisfaction, Reports Continental Teves

Need brake corner modules?  Look no further, Continental Teves is the only
automotive supplier with the systems integration know-how and resources to
give its customers what they need -- support from the tire patch to the driver
interface.


    AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 14 Continental Teves has grown
to be among the largest automotive suppliers by applying its engineering and
technical systems expertise for global automakers.  As a leading supplier of
complete corner brake modules and their integral components, Continental Teves
strives to anticipate and meet its OEM customers' needs and expectations.  The
necessity to develop and supply preassembled brake modules is a logical step
in the evolution of Continental Teves brakes.  Brake corner modules offer OEMs
simpler logistics and potential cost savings.
    The ability to integrate the brake, spindle, hub and bearing components,
creates cost, weight, quality and NVH improvements.  Complete corners
consisting of steering knuckle, wheel bearing, wheel hub, brake disc and
caliper, ABS-sensor, wiring and covers can be supplied directly to the
factory.
    "OEMs are outsourcing corner modules because they see the benefits of
improved system integration aimed at reducing NVH and increased vehicle
performance and customer satisfaction," said Joseph Gaus, vice president
Foundation Brakes, Continental Teves.  "This is achieved by optimizing
interaction of assembled components to provide a better total solution.  By
designing, assembling and testing the entire corner module, Continental Teves
can optimize weight, cost and performance.  An example of this is optimized
lateral run-out (LRO) of the rotor in relation to the centerline of the
bearing in the assembled corner module.  We know this has a significant
positive impact on vehicle NVH."
    The next step is to deliver to the customer the benefits of an optimized
brake and tire system, something Continental is uniquely qualified to do.
    Continental Teves continually looks for ways to improve its products and
processes to help OEMs lower total vehicle cost.  Complete brake corner
modules are just one of the ways that we fulfill that need.
    Continental Teves is also currently engaged in a national safe driving
initiative, "Drive Safer America!," which is designed to educate consumers
about safe driving habits, including the proper use and benefits of new safety
technologies.
    Continental Teves, headquartered in Frankfurt/Main Germany, is a unit of
Continental AG, Hannover, Germany.  With 1998 sales of US $2.3 billion,
Continental Teves is a world leader in the design, development and supply of
critical brake and chassis systems that contribute to driving safety and
comfort.  The company's North American headquarters is located in Auburn
Hills, Mich.