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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-020659
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030819
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030909

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BERENSON RICHARD A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001236516

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-19357
		FILM NUMBER:		03887079

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4903 CERROMAR DR
		CITY:			NAPLES
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			34112

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000876427
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SERVICES & PARKING [7500]
		IRS NUMBER:				160838627
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HOLLEDER PKWY
		CITY:			ROCHESTER
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14615-3808
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7166476400
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