to hold the hinge members in a selected position such as when free motion between the members is desired as shown in each of the figures the metal tab 14 is preferably connected to metal sleeve 12 by a narrow transition area 18 this allows metal tab 14 to be conveniently broken or cut off when for example the painting assembly operation of a vehicle is complete it is readily appreciated that other designs of the metal tab 14 can be incorporated to allow convenient breakage for example the surface thereof may be pre scored sufficiently prepare it for breakage alternatively the metal tab 14 may be shaped as to introduce other weak points along the surface thereof so that when subjected to torsional or flexural forces the metal will reliably and predictably break at a designated location therealong moreover and as introduced earlier the metal tab 14 can be broken off by cutting with a suitable tool and the like when the metal tab 14 is broken off the friction device is no longer interlocked with door side hinge 20 allowing the door to move freely about its hinges thereafter as would be preferred for normal use of the.