Trade Shows and Associations

SAE Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition
http://www.sae.org/events/bce
 
Automotive Aftermarket Trade Show
http://www.aec.net.au/aaaa
 
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show
http://www.semashow.com
 
Automotive Aftermarket Products (AAPEX) Expo
http://www.aapexshow.com

Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI)
http://www.fmsi.org/FMSI/home/home.asp
Phone: 203-245-8425
A trade association of participants in the automotive aftermarket friction industry, open to any manufacturer of friction materials and related products.
 
Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC)
http://www.brakecouncil.org
Phone: 919-406-8841
An organization that provides and maintains communication with governmental and private authorities whose actions affect brake parts or systems of automobiles.  
 
Brake Improvement Research Association (BIRA)
http://www.bira.org
Phone: 509-624-4106
An association created by a group of drivers interested in cost-effective braking improvements, especially for Audi owners.