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scan0001 Letter from Automotive Products Company requesting signatures for British and American patent applications for a dual braking system.
View original record 1029 AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. [Left Box] European Distributors & Spares Depots for:- HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC BRAKES FULLER TRANSMISSIONS BORG & BECK CLUTCHES LAVINE…

scan0002 Continuation of a letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the signing of agreement documents.
View original record Continuation No. 2. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 24th June, 1938. If you will be good enough to attend to the signature of these documents, and return them to us, we can then regularise the position…

scan0003 Letter from Bendix confirming receipt of drawings and proceeding with a final layout for an iron drum with steel shoes.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: A.B.WARING F. A. STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Ref. Rm/AFM.6/MH. 24th June 1938.…

scan0004 Instructions for the rear brake equaliser on the semi-floating rear axle for Bentley 111 and 50 models.
View original record EX/NS. c. Rm/AFM. 1029 DA.3/G.29.6.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. REAR BRAKE EQUALISER. We have not issued instructions for the rear brake equaliser for the semi-floating rear axle because the type of…

scan0005 Instructions for the rear brake equaliser mounting on the Bentley 111 and 50 models with semi-floating rear axles.
View original record BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/AFF. 1029. DA.3/G.29.6.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. REAR BRAKE EQUALISER. We have not issued instructions for the rear brake equaliser for the semi-floating rear axle because the type…

scan0006 The inconvenient rear brake adjustment on Bentley 111 and 50 models, suggesting a new design for trial.
View original record BT/NS. (Struck through) c. Rm/AFM (Struck through) Da.10/G.30.6.38. 1029? BENTLEY 111 and 50. REAR BRAKES. Referring to HPS.5/VS.9.6.38. we do not think that the hexagon for adjustment of the rear…

scan0007 The accessibility of the rear brake adjustment on Bentley 111 and 50 models, suggesting a new design for trial.
View original record BF/MS. c. Rm. c. Rm/APC. 1029 Da.10/G.30.6.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. REAR BRAKES. Referring to HPS.5/VS.9.6.38. we do not think that the hexagon for adjustment of the rear brakes is really convenient…

scan0008 Scheme to stiffen the front brake gear on Bentley 111 and 50 models to reduce flexibility.
View original record EE/NO. 1029 c. Rm. DA.10/G.1.7.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. BRAKES. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.762 Stiffened Front Brake Gear. The above scheme shews the actuating lever and lever…

scan0009 Technical memo discussing design changes and responses for the Bentley 111 and 50 chassis.
View original record BY. c. HPS c. Rm. c. DT/NS 102 DA.10/G.4.7.38. A.F.M. BENTLEY 111 and 50. CHASSIS. Referring to HPS.5/VS.9.6.38. the items in order :- (1). Ignition Distributor. (a). A Delco distributor is now…

scan0010 Running board supports, spring sizes, and pedal design.
View original record - 2 - (c). cont'd) to sacrifice the running board support on cars with 56" springs, we think we might do so even though 50" springs are retained. We are doing a scheme. (4). Pedals. (a). The two bolts…

scan0011 Urgent letter regarding a patent form for a Booster Dual Braking System.
View original record 1029 AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD European Distributors & Spares Depots for: HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC BRAKES FULLER TRANSMISSIONS BORG & BECK CLUTCHES LAVINE STEERING…

scan0012 Letter to Automotive Products Co., Ltd. regarding a delayed signed document requiring legalization by the American Consul.
View original record 1029 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM2/R. 13th July, 1938. Automotive Products Co.,Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. (For the attention of Mr. C. Hayes) Dear Sirs, Herewith one of the documents duly…

scan0013 Letter regarding a British Patent Form and an American assignment.
View original record AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD. DIRECTORS: E B BOUGHTON W EMMOTT D T BROCK Tachbrook Road Leamington Spa European Distributors & Spares Depots for:- HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC…

scan0014 Advice note from New-Hudson Ltd for the dispatch of brake operating rods from the Girling Brake Department.
View original record 1029 TELEGRAMS: ''WONDER, BIRMINGHAM.'' ADVICE NOTE CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, G.P.O., COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (8 LINES) NEW-HUDSON LTD MOTOR AND…

scan0015 Invoice from New-Hudson Ltd. for expander units and adjusters, requesting price certification.
View original record 1029. Rm/AFM. G/WFH/CA.6/MG.23.7.38. We have an invoice from New-Hudson Ltd., dated the 28th ulto., details of which are shown below. These parts have been supplied against our Orders 61822 and 62191.…

scan0016 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. enquiring about the progress of a test rig for a half Bentley axle.
View original record 1029? EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.1/JH. 5th August, 1938. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of W.E. Chelton Esq. Dear Sirs, Mr. Martindale has asked me to write to you to…

scan0017 Short internal memo confirming the price of £64.16.6 for Bentley Brakes is reasonable.
View original record 1029. To G/WFH/CA. Rm/AFM.17/HH.5.8.38. BENTLEY BRAKES. Reference G/WFH/CA.6/MG.23.7.38. The price of £64.16.6. appears to us to be reasonable and agrees with previous charges. Rm/AFM.

scan0018 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a delay in setting up a test rig for a Bentley half axle due to a works shutdown.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS…

scan0019 Post Office Telegram confirming the arrival time of brake operating rods in Derby.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. 125 OFFICE STAMP: DERBY 17 AUG 40 Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED PM 12 06 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. From: OG 196 11.55…

scan0020 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming a telegram about the despatch and arrival of Brake Operating Rods.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER·BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0021 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. requesting a list of standard unions for Lockheed brakes and feedback on a new brake design.
View original record 1629. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.9/JH. 18th August, 1938. Automotive Products Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, For the convenience of our Design…

scan0022 Covering order for brake rods for B.III & 50 models.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1029. Rm/AFM.32/JH.18.8.38. BRAKE RODS - B.III & 50. Will you please send a covering order to New Hudson Ltd. for 6 brake rods ½" dia. and 6 rods 5/16 dia. as per attached advice…

scan0023 Requesting a covering order for brake rods for models B.III & 50, which have already been received.
View original record 1029 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.32/JH.18.8.38. BRAKE RODS - B.III & 50. Will you please send a covering order to New Hudson Ltd. for 6 brake rods ½" dia. and 6 rods 5/16 dia. as per attached advice…

scan0024 Letter from Bendix Limited advising they have put in hand one pair of 12 x 2 1/4' 2.L.S rear brakes and are requesting a formal order.
View original record CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 1029. August 19th, 1938.…

scan0025 Modification to the Stromberg 25/30 carburetter to prevent the choke from jamming due to backfire.
View original record 1033 . By. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm4/R.19.8.38. STROMBERG CARBURETTER 25/30. One of our problems which has been worrying us on the 25/30 and Wraith has been the fact that the back fire could jam the choke…

scan0026 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding the failure of a Bentley rear brake adjuster spindle due to defective material and heat treatment.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.17/JH. 23rd. August, 1938. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, We have had a failure of a Bentley rear…

scan0027 Letter from Bendix regarding design suggestions for an experimental two leading shoe brake system.
View original record 1029. CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 DIRECTORS: J. A. THOMSON A. B. WARING F. A. STANTON, U.S.A. Your Ref.…

scan0028 Letter from Bendix Limited regarding a quotation for experimental equipment.
View original record BENDIX LIMITED. -2- Messrs Rolls Royce Limited. With reference to your request for a quotation to cover the experimental equipment, Captain Irving will be getting in touch with you personally, in…

scan0029 Letter from Bendix Limited requesting a copy of brake arrangement drawing No.NSCH.5178.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J. A. THOMSON A. S. WARING F. A. STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Messrs Rolls Royce…

scan0030 Letter from supplier New-Hudson Ltd concerning a failed rear brake adjuster spindle and proposed improvements.
View original record 1029. NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD TELEGRAMS: WONDER·BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES)…

scan0031 Letter from Bendix regarding the application of external hydraulic cylinders for brakes.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J. A. THOMSON A. B. WARING F. A. STANTON, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 26th August, 1938.…

scan0032 Letter from Bendix Limited regarding the design and quotation for a hydraulic and mechanical brake system.
View original record FORM NO. 4. BENDIX LIMITED. -2- Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited. 26th August, 1938. hydraulic application, and submit a scheme to you, for which, after your approval, we could make and supply the…

scan0033 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the enclosure of two adjuster spindles for testing.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK 102 q. NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0034 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding the testing of two adjuster spindles.
View original record 1629. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.1/JH. 31st. August, 1938. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Your reference AF/AL. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your…

scan0035 Broken New Hudson expander housing for B.III and B.50 brakes.
View original record 1029. also 406 806 H1. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM1/R.1.9.38. B.III and B.50 BRAKES. We send you herewith a broken New Hudson expander housing. Will you please say if you consider the alloy and casting to be…

scan0036 Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. regarding a Girling brake expander housing failure and the provision of new, strengthened design drawings.
View original record Rm/AFM.5/MH. Experimental Dept. New-Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. 1st. September 1938. 1024 For the attention of Mr.Fraser. Dear Sirs, We have had another failure of a Girling brake,…

scan0037 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter and blueprints for a revised design on Expander Housings.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER·BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF…

scan0038 Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding drawing N.Sch.5178 and the purchase of brake units.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.7/JH. 5th September, 1938. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of J.C. Irving Esq., Dear Sirs, We enclose a drawing N.Sch.5178 for which you asked,…

scan0039 Letter from Bendix Limited regarding the progress on a set of experimental brakes and clarifying the purchase terms.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. Your Ref: Rm/AFM.7/JH…

scan0040 Letter from Bendix Limited concerning modifications to a brake with a flat torque plate and enclosing related drawings.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON. U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 September 7th 1938…

scan0041 Laboratory analysis of a new spindle for Bentley III & B50 rear brakes, detailing its material composition and hardness tests.
View original record File M.1678. To Rm/AFM. from H1/EJW. Laboratory. H1/EJW. 2/JM. 12.9.38. /1029 Bentley III & B50 Rear Brakes. Your ref. Rm/AFM 2/R. 1.9.38. We have examined the new spindle submitted which was quoted…

scan0042 The results of a reheat treatment, noting changes in fracture, hardness, and microstructure.
View original record (2). 900°C. quenched in water. 760°C. quenched in water. The fracture after reheat treatment was very much improved; and the hardness was 3000/10 197. The micro structure was slightly improved but…

scan0043 Laboratory report on a longitudinal section through a spindle for Bentley III & B50 rear brakes, showing a streamer of free ferrite.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: H1/EJW. 2/JM. 12.9.38. M.1678/1. x60. Longitudinal section through spindle showing streamer of free ferrite. Bentley III & B50 Rear Brakes.

scan0044 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. confirming a free-of-charge order for wheel cylinders.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd. Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0045 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. concerning the failure of an adjuster spindle due to poor quality steel from their supplier.
View original record (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM1/R. 13th September, 1938. 1029. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM. 18. (For the Attention of Mr. Fraser.) Dear Sirs, With further reference to the failure of the…

scan0046 Letter from New-Hudson regarding a laboratory report on new adjuster spindles and their plan to investigate with the steel supplier.
View original record NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD ICKNIELD STREET BIRMINGHAM-18 TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE:…

scan0047 Secret memorandum on the development and application of hydraulic front brakes for models B.III, B.50, and Wraith 80.
View original record Secret. 1029 [Strikethrough] To Da. from Ev. [Strikethrough] c. By: Rm. Rn/AFM. Da/Ev.2/N.16.9.38. -------- Hydraulic Front Brakes - B.III, B.50 and Wraith 80. -------- On FD.264 herewith we shew the…

scan0048 The application of hydraulic front Girling brakes to B.111, B.50, and Wraith 80 models.
View original record 1029 EW/WES c. Rm. ---------- DA.4/G.19.9.38. HYDRAULIC FRONT BRAKES - B.111, B.50 and WRAITH 80. On PD.264 herewith we shew the hydraulic operation of Girling Brakes applied to the front brake drums…

scan0049 Modifications to the brake leverages for B.111 and B.50 chassis.
View original record BY/MS. c. Rm. ---/May. 1029 DA.13/G.20.9.38. A.F. MARTINDALE B.111 and B.50. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith :- PD.265 Modified Brake Leverages. This scheme has been done in accordance with memos…

scan0050 Scheme to cure servo judders on Bentley III and 50 models by fitting a front brake damper.
View original record BY/NS c. Rm c. Da/TWD c. Da/JD c. Rm/AFM 1029 DA.13/G.22.9.38. MARTINDALE BENTLEY III and 50. FRONT BRAKE GEAR. Hydraulic front brakes have got to be urged. Rm Please receive herewith the following…

scan0051 Modifications to the hand brake mechanism for B.111 and B.50 chassis to increase travel.
View original record BY/NS c. Rm. c. De/Hdy. DA.14/G.22.9.38. 1029 B.111 and B.50. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith :- G.CD.913 Increased Hand Brake Travel. This scheme has been drawn in accordance…

scan0052 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd explaining a production error regarding an Adjuster Spindle.
View original record 1029. NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES)…

scan0053 Letter from New Hudson Limited, enclosing a report and photograph from Premier Steel Co. Ltd.
View original record - 2 - Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 27th September, 1938 With Many thanks. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LIMITED., Alex Fraser GENERAL MANAGER. Enclos. Report and Photograph from Premier Steel Co.…

scan0054 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding production supplies, a failed expander housing, and die casting alloys.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.18/JH. 29th September, 1938. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM.18. 1029 - For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Your ref. AF/AL . Dear Sirs, We return herewith…

scan0055 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding drawings and specifications for a hydraulic unit.
View original record 1029. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.5/MH. 30th. September 1938. Automotive Products Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. For the attention of Mr.Parnell. Dear Sirs, As requested by…

scan0056 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. concerning sample spindles and a laboratory report on expander housing alloy.
View original record 1029. REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0057 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding prints of a hydraulic unit.
View original record 1029 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0058 Proposal for substituting a rubber ring for the metallic fitting on the front brake dust cover for Bentley 111 and 50 models.
View original record 1029 [REDACTED] c. Rm. ------- DA.2/G.3.10.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. FRONT BRAKES. Referring to the difficulty experienced in fitting the dust cover accurately to the brake adjuster housing, with a…

scan0059 Modifications to the rear brakes for Bentley 111 and 50 models.
View original record BY/NS. c. Rm. 1029 DA.19/G.4.10.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. REAR BRAKES. Herewith is PD.262, shewing the more powerful pull-off springs requested by Experimental Dept. These apply to both semi and…

scan0060 Modifications to the rear brakes intermediate shaft, equaliser, and rear gusset stay.
View original record RY/NS [Struck through] c. Rm. 1029. DA.15/G.10.10.38. B.111. B.50. W.80. G.CD.897 REAR BRAKES INTER. SHAFT AND EQUALISER. REAR GUSSET STAY. AFM [Handwritten] The Rear Brakes Intermediate Shaft and the…

scan0061 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the enclosure of two sample spindles made of 3% Nickel.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER·BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF…

scan0062 Letter to Bendix Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a two-leading shoe brake.
View original record 1029. Rm/AFM7 11th October, 1938. Messrs. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. (For the attention of Capt. Irvine.) Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham has asked the Writer to go over to your Works to see Capt.…

scan0063 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding brake equipment drawings and recommendation RM.1952.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0064 Examination of a new spindle for Bentley III & B.50 rear brakes, questioning its material and structure.
View original record also 8068406 H1/EJW. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM1/R.13.10.38. BENTLEY III & B.50 REAR BRAKES. /1029 With reference to your H1/EJW.2/JM.12.9.38., we have submitted a new spindle for examination as the last one…

scan0065 Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. enquiring about a replacement sealed ball race for a servo motor.
View original record 1029. Rm/AFM1/R. 20th October, 1938. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Chelmsford. (For the attention of C.H. Smith, Esq.) Dear Sirs, Sealed Ball Race for Servo Motor. We are using a New Departure…

scan0066 Order be placed with Bendix Ltd. for Bentley 2 leading shoe brakes.
View original record 1029. also 206. Roy/Ms. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM2/R.21.10.38. BENTLEY 2 LEADING SHOE BRAKE. Will you please send an order to Bendix Ltd. for one pair of two leading shoe brakes to the design they have…

scan0067 The modification and re-issue of a drawing for a water seal on a brake adjuster.
View original record BY/NS. c. Rm. 1029 DA.8/G.22.10.38. A.F.M. WATER SEAL ON ADJUSTER, B.111, B.50 and WRAITH 80. BRAKES. PD.274. Herewith is PD.274, on which we have modified the rubber sealing ring as requested on…

scan0068 Letter to the Institution of Automobile Engineers discussing an interim report on brake squeak and related friction/temperature curves.
View original record 1029. Rm/AFM5/R. 24th October, 1938. Institution of Automobile Engineers, Research Dept., Gt. West Road, BRENTFORD, Middx. (For the attention of C.G. Williams, Esq.) Dear Sirs, We have read with…

scan0069 Page 2 of a letter to the Institution of Automobile Engineers discussing brake squeak and μ-speed curves.
View original record Institution of Automobile Engineers. -2- to zero speed. The general shape of the μ-speed curve can then be seen. We enclose graph 'A' showing the shape of the record. We should be very interested to…

scan0070 Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding an order for a pair of two leading shoe brakes for testing.
View original record 1029. Experimental Dept. 27TH 21st. October 1938. Rm/AFM.3/MH. Messrs. Bendix Ltd., TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Capt.J.S.Irving. Dear Sirs, We have instructed our Order Office to send…

scan0071 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. enclosing a blueprint of a new Girling Brake with two leading shoes.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK 102-9 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGES ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0072 Letter from Bendix Limited concerning experimental brakes and expressing disappointment with a production decision.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref: Rm/AFM/3/MH…

scan0073 Letter from the Institution of Automobile Engineers discussing experiments on brake squeak, friction, and speed.
View original record 1029 The Institution of Automobile Engineers. Great West Road. Brentford. Middx. TELEPHONE: EALING 4741/2. TELEGRAMS: EALING 4741. CGW/BT. Your Ref: Rm/AFM5/R. (IAE) AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH COMMITTEE. 9th…

scan0074 Continuation of a report detailing the testing methodology for brake lining friction and temperature.
View original record - 2 - Continuation: For the attention of Mr. A.F. Martindale. --------------------------- Except for the highest rubbing speeds, the following method of test was adopted. A single small piece of brake…

scan0075 Letter discussing brake lining tests, coefficient of friction, and the issue of squeaking.
View original record - 3 - Continuation: 9th November, 1938. For the attention of Mr. A.F. Martindale. We have, however, plotted the first part of our curves to a larger scale, though these are not given in the Report.…

scan0076 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. requesting an installation drawing for a Hill-Holder system for cars with Lockheed brakes.
View original record 1029 c. Rm/JBD. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.6/MH. 12th. November 1938. Automotive Products Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, For the attention of Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, Lockheed Brakes - Hill…

scan0077 Letter from Bendix Limited chasing an order for Dust Covers for 2.L.S. Brakes.
View original record CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 1029 234/19 15th November 1938.…

scan0078 Letter forwarding an installation and assembly drawing for a Lockheed Hill-Holder.
View original record 1079 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0079 Letter to Bendix Ltd. following up on a previous letter regarding 2.L.S. brakes and inviting Capt. J.S. Irving for a discussion.
View original record 1029 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.1/MH. 18th. November 1938. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Your Ref. JSI/OM. For the attention of Capt.J.S.Irving. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of 28th.…

scan0080 Letter from Bendix Limited regarding the temporary absence of Captain Irving and proposing a meeting with their Chief Engineer.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J. A. THOMSON A. B. WARING F. A. STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref: Rm/AFM.1/MH…

scan0081 Letter to Bendix Limited regarding the illness of Capt. Irving and postponing a business discussion.
View original record 1029 Rm/AFM1/R. 24th November, 1938. Messrs. Bendix Limited, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. (For the attention of Mr. McFarland). Dear Sirs, We are sorry to hear of Capt. Irving's illness, and trust his…

scan0082 Letter from Bendix Limited to arrange a visit from their Joint General Manager.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON. U.S.A. 25th November, 1938. Your…

scan0083 Letter to Bendix Ltd. concerning a patent query over a hydraulically-operated brake unit.
View original record 1029. (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM5/R. 30th November, 1938. Bendix Ltd., Tysley, BIRMINGHAM. (For the attention of Mr. O. McFarland). Dear Sirs, Your Ref: OM/EM. We thank you for your letter of the…

scan0084 Hydraulic brake details for Bendix Ltd and proposed improvements to shock dampers for the 8.B.V model.
View original record To By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. 10294 TXE 666 Rm/AFM.6/MH.30.11.38. BRAKES - W.80. We have to send some details of the Hydraulic brakes PD.2c4, to Bendix Ltd. but do not want to show them all the…

scan0085 Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding a potential patent infringement for a brake operation unit.
View original record 1029 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM6/R. 30th November, 1938. Bendix Ltd., Tysley, BIRMINGHAM. (For the attention of Mr. O. McFarland.) Dear Sirs, Your Ref: OM/EM. We thank you for your letter of the 25th…

scan0086 Letter from Bendix Limited regarding the supply of parts for two-leading-shoe brake assemblies.
View original record 1029. CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 6th December 1938. Messrs.…

scan0087 Letter to Bendix Ltd confirming the dispatch of requested experimental parts.
View original record 1029. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.10/JH. 8th. December, 1938. Bendix Ltd., Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Roberts. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 6th inst.…

scan0088 Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. regarding a hydraulic unit, materials, and patents for brake wedges.
View original record 1029. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.5/MH. 9th. December 1938. New-Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, With reference to your telephone call. The…

scan0089 Listing outstanding work and actions required for various brake systems and components.
View original record 1029. Rm/JBD. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM7/R.13.12.38. BRAKES. The following is the outstanding work to be done on brake systems:- X B.V. Brake Efficiencies ........ Test and Report. X B.V. Leverages -…

scan0090 Listing car component issues and required actions.
View original record -2- Rm/AFM7/R.13.12.38. Damper for Hs'. Car ........... Instruct. Clicks on release ............. Find out from LA. the production position. Binding of Front Brake rods ... Clear up 15,000 mile…

scan0091 Request to clean, paint and despatch various parts to Bendix Ltd for a two-leading shoe brake.
View original record 1029 To HPS/WSC. Rm/JBD.5/JH.13.12.38. Will you please clean up and paint the following parts with chassis paint and despatch to Bendix Ltd. for the attention of Mr. Roberts. These parts are required…

scan0092 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd discussing patent coverage for hydraulic and wedge operating brakes and proposing tests for a new Two Leading Shoe Brake.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGES ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS…

scan0093 List of outstanding work items and required actions for various brake systems.
View original record 1029 Rm/JBD. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM7/R.13.12.38. BRAKES. The following is the outstanding work to be done on brake systems:- X B.V. Brake Efficiencies ...... Test and Report. X B.V. Leverages -…

scan0094 Listing vehicle issues and corresponding instructions or queries.
View original record -2- Rm/AFM7/R.13.12.38. Damper for Hs' Car ............ Instruct. Clicks on release ............ Find out from LA. the production position. Binding of Front Brake rods .... Clear up 15,000 mile…

scan0095 Letter from Bendix confirming that drawing SCD1039 for a hydraulic-wedge roller operation does not infringe on their patents.
View original record 1029 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your Ref: Rm/AFM6/R December…

scan0096 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding a telephone conversation about an order for 'KEENOL' Grease.
View original record LOCKHEED Hydraulic Aircraft Equipment. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. "Aerodraulic." REMOTE CONTROLS FOR ALL PURPOSES POWER OR MANUALLY OPERATED COMPLETE RETRACTABLE…

scan0097 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. concerning the design and supply of master cylinders.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.1//JH. 29th. December, 1938. Automotive Products Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Ball or Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, You recently sent…

scan0098 Requesting a drawing alteration for Lockheed Girling hydraulic brake cylinders due to insufficient bolt thread depth.
View original record 1029 also 666 To Da. c. to HPC. Rm/JBD.11/JH.30.12.38. Lockheed Girling Hydraulic Brake Cylinders. GB.4178. We find that the depth of thread for the bolt attaching the Banjo on the rubber hose to…

scan0099 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding the availability of a 1 1/4' Barrel Type Master Cylinder.
View original record 1029 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0100 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding installation issues for the Lockheed braking system on the 30 HP Experimental Chassis.
View original record 1029 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1400 Telegrams AUTODUCTS PHONE…

scan0101 Letter from Automotive Products Company Limited regarding the modification of a bottom radiator water pipe for clearance.
View original record Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited., DERBY. 3rd January, 1939. (4) It was agreed that you would modify the bottom Radiator Water Pipe, to ensure approximately 3" clearance between it and…

scan0102 Required work to be tackled on vehicle components such as suspension, springs, and the chassis frame.
View original record 1029, 1306, 1292 To Rm. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/FWK. c. Rm/Clm. c. Rm/JBD. The following work should be tackled in the next week or so:- B.V. Suspension - Kennington. Petrol tank support. 2" shackle…

scan0103 Modifications and testing for various chassis and suspension components.
View original record -2- Rear Shock Damper Links. We are going to use j silentbloc links for 'A' series B.V. and are going to run these (once again) on the bump. We are also working on large Delco type rubbers and conical…

scan0104 Noise tests, engine mounting, and component testing for the Wraith II model.
View original record -3- Contd. Noise Tests - Clapham. Mr. Wilks is insistent that complete removal of the centre body supports is essential to keep down noise and vibration, and certain phenomenon of 1.B.50 bear this…

scan0105 Technical report on lubrication and shock damper tests and modifications for various car models.
View original record -4- RM/AFM.1/MH.5.1.39. Lubrication. HPS/WB. is doing tests on the Tecalemit pump and Clapham should keep "au fait" with this work. Shock Dampers on 9.B.V. Should be altered to standard setting when…

scan0106 'C' Series shock dampers, Silver Wraith brakes, and new servo testing.
View original record -5- RM/AFM.1/MH.5.1.39. Contd. 29.G.VI Ride. We must arrive at a standard shock damper setting for 'C' Series: this is urgent. We cannot rely on new type (medium size) bellows because the small size…

scan0107 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd requesting information regarding Girling Brakes supplied for testing.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF…

scan0108 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to hydraulic brakes on an experimental chassis.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.1/JH. 21st. January, 1939. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of G.R.G.Gates Esq. Dear Sirs, We have carried out the…

scan0109 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. requesting a design and quotation for two leading shoe brakes.
View original record 1029 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.9/MH. 26th. January, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, Two Leading Shoe Brakes. We want to brake a car…

scan0110 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. concerning the diameter of shoes for a 12' drum.
View original record New Hudson Ltd. -2- 26th. January, 1939. The diameter of the shoes is your standard diameter for a 12" drum. We should be pleased if you will give this matter your early attention. Yours faithfully,…

scan0111 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. requesting a quotation for 8 brake shoes.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.11/JH.27.1.39. 27th. January, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, We wish to obtain 8 brake shoes…

scan0112 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd discussing brake shoe and drum diameter specifications.
View original record 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS REGISTERED TRADE MARK TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0113 Request for blueprints and a list of standard parts for testing hydraulic braking systems on all chassis.
View original record HPS c. Rm. c. Rm/ID. 1029 BY/A1d.1/G.27.1.39. ALL CHASSIS - HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following drawings :- Ex.S.1380 Piston 1 off. Ex.S.1381 Piston 1…

scan0114 Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Hew Hudson Ltd. regarding brake shoe and drum dimensions.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/AFM.9/JH. 28th. January, 1939. Messrs. Hew Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street., Birmingham.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the…

scan0115 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding brake shoe and lining specifications.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE:…

scan0116 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd providing an official quotation for brake shoes.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS BRITISH CYCLE & MOTOR CYCLE MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS UNION LTD SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST…

scan0117 Request to issue an official order for 8 brake shoes to New Hudson Ltd.
View original record 1029 To Roy. c. to Roy/AW. c. to G/JWH. Rm/JBD.14/JH.31.1.39. Will you please issue an official order to New Hudson Ltd., Birmingham, for 8 brake shoes referred to in the attached quotation:…

scan0118 Request for a second set of parts for a hydraulic cylinder used for testing brakes.
View original record 1029. To HPS. Rm/JBD.10/JH.2.2.39. Hydraulic Cylinder for testing Brakes. We note that only one set of parts is instructed for the above in By/ALD.1/G.27.1.39. Will you please kindly instruct one…

scan0119 Cover letter to New Hudson Ltd. enclosing steel specification 2072.
View original record 1029 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.11/MH. 8th. February, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, Herewith steel specification 2072, as requested…

scan0120 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding proposals for Girling Brakes.
View original record BY 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0121 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the use of their standard material P.259 for expander cones.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0122 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. from the Experimental Department regarding the trial of their leading shoe brakes.
View original record 1029. Rm/AFM.1/BA. Experimental Dept. 17th, February.1939. New Hudson Ltd. Icknield Street, Birmingham.18. For the attention of Mr.Fraser. Dear Sir, 2.L.S.Brakes. We confirm that we would like to try…

scan0123 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding a drawing for a brake shoe with tolerances for a new T section.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER·BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0124 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning an order for brake shoes and carriers.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER - BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0125 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding specifications for leading shoe brakes and the thickness of the web.
View original record 1029 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.9/LH. 22nd. February, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, It will be quite satisfactory for one set of…

scan0126 Letter of apology for being unable to attend a dance due to a month-long absence from work.
View original record 1029 Rm/AFM.10/MH. 22nd. February, 1939. Alex Fraser, Esq., New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. Dear Mr. Fraser, I am so sorry that I shall not be able to come to your dance, once again,…

scan0127 Letter from New Hudson Ltd regarding the acceptance of an order for shoes with rivet holes and enclosing a revised print.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0128 Covering order for eight special brake shoes for Bentley V brakes from New Hudson Ltd.
View original record 1029 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/AFM. c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM.1/MH.28.2.39. BENTLEY V BRAKES. Will you please send a covering order to New Hudson Ltd. for eight special brake shoes, for two leading shoe brakes. The…

scan0129 Letter to Messrs. New Hudson Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and a correct blueprint.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.1/JH. 1st. March, 1939. Messrs. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the…

scan0130 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. ordering a master cylinder and requesting a parts catalogue.
View original record 16298 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.11/JH. 20th. March, 1939. Automotive Products Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, We are sending you an official…

scan0131 Request to issue an official order for a master cylinder from Automotive Products Ltd.
View original record 16292 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. Rm/JBD.12/JH.20.3.39. Will you please issue an official order to The Automotive Products Ltd., Leamington Spa. for one master cylinder 1 1/4" bore but without the integral…

scan0132 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. concerning a modification to Girling adjuster units.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0133 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding a 1¼ inch Barrel type Master Cylinder.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0134 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. concerning alterations to an adjuster for an aluminium brake shoe.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.1/JH. 28th. March, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 20th. and…

scan0135 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming an agreement to accept standard machining on plungers and enclosing a revised print.
View original record REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF…

scan0136 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding altered expander unit plungers and a request for special taps and drawings.
View original record 1029 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM8/R. 6th April, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM. 18. (For the attention of Mr. Fraser.) Dear Sirs, During the Writer's absence you have altered your…

scan0137 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd discussing a modification to adjuster plungers.
View original record 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS ICKNIELD STREET BIRMINGHAM 18 TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0138 Letter from New Hudson Limited regarding tapping sizes and the supply of a standard tap.
View original record - 2 - Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 7th April, 1939. Regarding the taps which we understand are to your own tapping sizes, we are enclosing one of our standard taps for your guidance in supplying a…

scan0139 Letter from the Experimental Dept. to New Hudson Ltd. requesting a pair of new adjuster units.
View original record 1029? Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.11/MH. 13th. April, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. Your Ref. AF/AL. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your sample…

scan0140 Request for a scheme showing hydraulic brake pipes and fittings for the B.V. B.50 and Silver Wraith chassis.
View original record 1029 + 666 To Da. Rm/JBD.9/JH.13.4.39. Hydraulic Front Brakes. Can we please have a scheme showing the hydraulic brake pipes and fittings on the B.V. B.50 and Silver Wraith chassis. 30.G.7. has been…

scan0141 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. concerning a communication issue and the status of order number 87420.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0142 Order confirmation letter for Lockheed hydraulic fittings sent to Automotive Products Ltd.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.5/JH. 27th. April, 1939. Automotive Products Ltd., Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Gates. Dear Sirs, In confirmation to our telephone conversation this…

scan0143 Official order for a duplicate set of parts to be issued to Automotive Products Ltd.
View original record 1029. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/JBD.17/JH.27.4.39. Will you please issue an official order to Automotive Products Ltd. for 2 hoses, 4 gasket washers, 2 banjo bolts, 4 tube nuts, 1 three way junction…

scan0144 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding an order for a duplicate set of Hydraulic Fittings.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT O. T. BROCK…

scan0145 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding an untraceable customer letter related to an order.
View original record Handwritten Top Left: Rm/JBD Handwritten Top Center: 1029. LOCKHEED Hydraulic Aircraft Equipment. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. LEFT BOX: "Aerodraulic" REMOTE…

scan0146 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. requesting a Hill holder for experimental purposes.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.15/JH. 4th. May, 1939. Automotive Products Ltd., Leamington. For the attention of Mr. Ball. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the prompt despatch of the pipes hoses and…

scan0147 Request to issue an official order to Automotive Products Ltd. for a Hill holder for experimental work.
View original record 1029 To Roy. c. to Roy/AW. c. to G/JHR. Rm/JBD.14/JH.4.5.39. Will you please issue an official order to Automotive Products Ltd. Leamington, for a Hill holder, this is required for experimental work…

scan0148 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the supply and fitting of Girling Brakes.
View original record 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE…

scan0149 Letter from Automotive Products Company regarding the specification and delivery delay of a Hill Holder.
View original record 1029 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0150 Request to order three sets of Lockheed Hydraulic fittings from Automotive Products Ltd.
View original record file. 1029- To Roy. c. G/JWH. Rm/JBD.12/JH.12.5.39. Will you please order a further 3 sets of Lockheed Hydraulic fittings from Automotive Products Ltd., as per attached list. O/N.52444. Rm/JBD.

scan0151 List of parts with quantities, part numbers, and descriptions for one set.
View original record QUALITY. 2 12557/4 2 7963/4 1 7962/4 3 10543/4 4 605/4. 1 X1442. 2 X879 2 X554 1 7965/4 6 10542/4. 6 11902/4 6 11157/4 5 ft. 1/4" armouring. 15 ft. 1/4" copper pipe. Nos. for 1 set. 16 1/2 hoses. 300…

scan0152 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. regarding the ordering of Hill Holders and hoses for an experimental chassis.
View original record 1029 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.10/JH. 12th. May, 1939. Automotive Products Ltd., Leamington. Spa. For the attention of Mr. R.A.Ball. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter reference PS/RAB/GFM.…

scan0153 List of parts by part number and description, with quantities for one set.
View original record QUALITY. 2 12557/4 2 7963/4 1 7962/4 3 10543/4 4 605/4. 1 X1442. 2 X879 2 X554 1 7965/4 6 10542/4. 6 11902/4 6 11157/4 5 ft. 1/4" armouring. 15 ft. 1/4" copper pipe. Nos. for 1 set. 16 1/2 hoses. 300…

scan0154 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the despatch of a Lockheed Hill Holder, hoses, and fittings.
View original record 1079 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd, Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0155 Urgent internal memo to order 1 gallon of Lockheed brake fluid Orange.
View original record 1029? To Roy. c.c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.4/JH.17.5.39. Will you please order 1 gallon of Lockheed brake fluid Orange to O/N.52444. URGENT. Rm/FD.

scan0156 Letter to a supplier about an issue with white grease melting and a request to switch to Mobiloil grease No.5.
View original record 1029. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.22/JH. 17th. May, 1939. Messrs. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield St. BIRMINGHAM.18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, We have been experiencing trouble with…

scan0157 Correspondence regarding changing the grease for Girling Brake Expanders to Mobiloil Grease No. 5.
View original record File 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (5 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE…

scan0158 Instructing a change of grease for Girling brakes operating wedges and adjustors.
View original record 1029 To HPS. Rm/JBD.5/JH.12.6.39. GIRLING BRAKES OPERATING WEDGES AND ADJUSTORS. We have instructed New Hudson to supply the above parts fitted with Mobil grease No.5. instead of white grease. Will…

scan0159 Instructing the conversion of 12.B.V. models from mechanical to hydraulic front brakes.
View original record 1029. To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. By/WS. c. Rm/JBD. Rm/AFM.8/MH.26.6.39. HYDRAULIC FRONT BRAKES. As the mechanical front brakes on B.V. are obsolescent (after one year's production all front brakes are to…

scan0160 Confirming the completion of the scheme for a hand brake lever with a Bowden operated release pawl.
View original record 1029. To: Rm. c. Rm/AFM c. By/CRL. BY/NS6/MG.30.6.39 HAND BRAKE LEVER - BOWDEN OPERATED RELEASE PAWL Kindly note, in reply to Rm2/R30.6.39, the detailing of this Scheme is now completed. Blue Prints…

scan0161 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. enclosing a print of a Girling two-leading shoe brake assembly.
View original record 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE…

scan0162 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding a delay on special springs and arranging for a replacement set to be sent.
View original record 1029 REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd PROPRIETORS OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD TELEGRAMS: WONDER-BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE:…

scan0163 Directive to standardize brake linings and servo cams on all future experimental chassis.
View original record 1029. To HPS/RH. Rm/JBD.2/JH.11.7.39. BRAKES. Will you please line all future experimental chassis with VG.90 brake linings unless otherwise specified. 30° cams should also be fitted on the servos.…

scan0164 Instruction to modify the hydraulic front brakes on experimental chassis.
View original record 1029. To HPS/RH. Rm/JBD.3/JH.11.7.39. HYDRAULIC FRONT BRAKES. Will you fit all hydraulic front brakes with the single stronger pull off spring to GCD.1419. Will you also instruct mild steel rods to…

scan0165 Requesting an official order be issued to Automotive Products Ltd. for various parts.
View original record 1029. To Les. c. to Les/AW. G/JWH. Rm/JBD.9/JH.14.7.39. Will you please issue an official order to Automotive Products Ltd. Leamington, for 1 Hose 12557/4 2 internal tube nuts 10542/4 and 3 large and…

scan0166 Insufficient return spring for the hydraulic brake master cylinder, requesting a stronger spring and an interim fix.
View original record 1029 To Da. from Rm/JBD. c. HPS/RH. Rm/JBD.7/MH.24.7.39. HYDRAULIC BRAKES LOP.5104. The return spring fitted to the rod actuating the master cylinder is not strong enough. We have fitted two of these…

scan0167 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. chasing the delivery of special springs for two leading shoe Girling brakes.
View original record 1029. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.9/MH. 24th. August, 1939. New Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM, 18. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, Some time ago one of your representatives…

scan0168 Letter from a supplier regarding new ordering procedures and supply chain challenges due to the outbreak of war.
View original record 1029 [STAMP: HPS RECEIVED 14 SEP 1939] [STAMP DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON, W. EMMOTT, A. BROCK] THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA…

scan0169 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. advising of probable price increases for materials.
View original record 1029 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0170 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. acknowledging their remarks regarding an increase of prices.
View original record 1029 Rm.3/MH. 19th. September, 1939. Automotive Products Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 15th. September, reference PS/FHA/GRD. and note your…

scan0171 Payment for an invoice from New-Hudson Ltd. for hand-made Girling brake shoe springs.
View original record Miss Huckerby - 1029 Write note instructing Roy which I will sign Rm/AFM. G/WFH/CA/7/JC.27.9.39. P/N We have an invoice from New-Hudson Ltd., dated 6th inst., charging us 12/6d. for 8 Girling Brake…

scan0172 Letter to A.F. Martindale discussing the brake specifications for a small car, including set-up, drum size, and linkage.
View original record 1029 Rm.7/MH. 28th. September, 1939. A.F.Martindale, Esq., 11, Manor Place, Holywell, OXFORD. Dear Martindale, Many thanks for your letter. We are carrying on with the small car. I wonder whether you…

scan0173 Recommending linings for leading and trailing brake shoes on an 11.B.V. model.
View original record 1029 To Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm.2/MH.5.10.39. Dixon recommends the leading shoe should be lined with BZ and the trailing shoe with RU or RL. on 11.B.V. Rm.

scan0174 Covering order for Girling Brake Shoe springs.
View original record 1029 To Les. from Rm. c. G/JWH. Rm.4/MH.6.10.39. Will you please send a covering order to New-Hudson Ltd. for 8 Girling Brake Shoe springs GB.4639, price 12/6d. These springs were ordered in our…

scan0175 Letter to A.F. Martindale regarding brake arrangements for a small car and the start of the War.
View original record &.1029 Rm.8/MH. 13th. October, 1939. A.F.Martindale, Esq., 11, Manor Place, Holywell, OXFORD. Dear Martindale, Thank you for your recommendations regard- ing the brake arrangement for small car. We…

scan0176 Letter from a supplier about potential delays and price increases for Lockheed Brake Fluid due to National Emergency demands.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0177 Requesting the material specification for a washer in a Bendix brake adjusting mechanism.
View original record 1029 To H1/EW. c. to Rm/AFM. Rm/FJH.3/JH.24.11.39. Bendix Brakes. We enclose a washerswhich is part of the shoe adjusting mechanism of a Bendix brake. This washer rubs on the shoe every time the…

scan0178 Request from the laboratory for more washers for a satisfactory material analysis for Bendix Brakes.
View original record AFM 1029, Rm/FJH. Hl./EJW. 1/JM. 27.11.39. Laboratory. Bendix Brakes. ---------- Your ref: Rm/FJH. 3/JH. 24.11.39. The washer you have sent is insufficient to enable us to make a satisfactory analysis…

scan0179 Material of a washer in the Bendix brake adjusting mechanism to prevent squeaks.
View original record To H1/EW. c. to Rm/AFM. Rm/FJH.3/JH.24.11.39. Bendix Brakes. We enclose a washer which is part of the shoe adjusting mechanism of a Bendix brake. This washer rubs on the shoe every time the brakes are…

scan0180 Letter describing an instructor's job at No. 12 E.F.T.S. RAF Prestwick.
View original record 1029 8-12-1939 No 12 E.F.T.S. R.A.F. Prestwick Dear Rm, I have got an instructing job up here. It's a soft kind of job for war, apart from the usual troubles of crowded aerodrome, boggy patches,…

scan0181 Letter discussing suggestions for brakes and cost analysis.
View original record may get a move on to higher things later. You sounded a little disappointed at my suggestions for Rippletto brakes but I think they will stand up to cost analysis against anything except possibly…

scan0182 Twin valve shock damper scheme and related issues with dirt.
View original record I think that the shock damper twin valve scheme will take some beating both for simplicity of drilling & jigging. The load on the valves should be sufficient to prevent sticking. We have never seen by…

scan0183 Design challenges related to a compound valve, including dirt settlement and component costs.
View original record compound valve which had to be balanced & so caused the load to be very minute (5 lbs). There is a space, in these inclined valves, where big lumps of dirt can settle in an area of low oil speeds, out…

scan0184 What is imagined to be a convenient size.
View original record what I imagine is a convenient size. Yours sincerely, A.F.W. Martindale.

scan0185 Letter to A.F. Martindale regarding his new job, brake specifications, and the relocation of the Experimental Department.
View original record 9. 1029 Rm.9/MH. 11th. December, 1939. A.F.Martindale, Esq., No.12 E.F.T.S., R.A.F., Prestwick, SCOTLAND. Dear Martindale, Many thanks for your letter. I am interested to hear that you have got a job…

scan0186 Laboratory report on the material analysis of a washer from a Bendix brake shoe adjusting mechanism.
View original record 1029 Rm/FJH. Hl./BPS. 3/JM. 21.12.39. Laboratory Report 5050. Re: Bendix Brakes. Your ref: Rm/FJH. 3/JH. 24.11.39. With respect to the washer which you handed to us, taken from the shoe adjusting…

scan0187 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. announcing a new Service Engineer for client liaison.
View original record m. Rigby is this any interest JH 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd REGISTERED TRADE MARK TELEGRAMS: WONDER·BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: VIC. 2951 (8 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING…

scan0188 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. acknowledging new Service Engineers and advising of a staff change due to an R.A.F. recall.
View original record 1029 Rm/MHR.1/BA. 9th. January, 1940. The General Manager, New Hudson Ltd. Garrison Lane, BIRMINGHAM.9. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter of January 5th., in which you mention that Messrs. J.…

scan0189 Letter discussing problems with interleaving and brake linings, comparing different material types.
View original record E 1029. CLAPHAM - See me Officers Mess Rm Prestwick Aerodrome Prestwick Ayrshire N.B. 14-1-40 Dear Rm. I had a letter from Clapham asking for information on certain subjects including interleaving. I…

scan0190 Memo discussing the trial and sourcing of new materials like V.G.90 for springs from Ferodo.
View original record It really seems rather stupid to repeat this error, and not to profit by experience. We have learnt one thing by trying "Spaldite" or "Tufnol" and that is that sheet 1/16" thick can be durable enough,…

scan0191 Costs and testing procedures for new spring materials, specifically mentioning Ferodo and Enaldite.
View original record dimensions, and a request for an approximate cost. One lot could be sent to Woodheads for durability tests, one pair could be put on a car for squeak tests. I would not expect the material to be more…

scan0192 Letter from A.F. Martindale enquiring about a sketch for a cheap shock damper.
View original record most interested to hear how it behaves. Has Draper had time to look into that cheap shock damper that I produced a sketch of the last day I was d in Derby? I don't think you will beat it for…

scan0193 Letter to New Hudson Ltd. requesting figures for the Servo Coefficient of Girling Brakes on an experimental car.
View original record 1079 Rm/MHR.17/JH. 17th. January, 1940. New Hudson Ltd., Garrison Lane, BIRMINGHAM.9. For the attention of Mr. Fraser. Dear Sirs, With regard to the mechanically operated two leading shoe Girling…

scan0194 Letter to P/O A.F. Martindale regarding his remarks on brake lining and inter-leaving.
View original record 1029 Rm.ii/JH. 17th. January, 1940. P/O.,A.F.Martindale, Officers Mess, Prestwick Aerodrome, Prestwick, Ayrshire.N.B. Dear Martindale, Thanks for your letter re inter-leaving. It is nice to to know…

scan0195 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. Robotham and confirming information is being prepared.
View original record 1029 NEW-HUDSON Ltd TELEGRAMS: WONDER BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: VIC. 2951 (8 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD CONTRACTORS TO H.M.…

scan0196 Brake and lining wear for three car models with hydraulic front and Girling rear systems.
View original record 1029 + 1180 To Rm/MHR. c. to Rm/AFM. Rm/FD6/JH.23.1.40. Brakes & Lining wear. In the attached lists we shew the brake lining wear of 11.B.V. 33.G.VII and 12.B.V, these cars are all fitted up with…

scan0197 Brake system performance, adjustments, and issues for a vehicle with hydraulic front and Girling rear brakes.
View original record -3- Rm/FD.6/JH.23.1.40. Brakes on 11.B.V. Hydraulic Front, Girling Rear. When Lp. first started running this car the brakes were coupled up direct, and were reported as having too much front braking,…

scan0198 Brake wear inspection and findings, including measurements and car weight.
View original record -4- Rm/FD.6/JH.23.1.40. Since carrying out these repairs we have not adjusted the brakes, but a careful check will be made next time the car comes into the garage. From the figures we have shewn it…

scan0199 Brake wear test results for car 33.G.VII, noting a disproportionate wear ratio between the front and rear.
View original record -5- Rm/FD.6/JH.23.1.40. Brakes on 33.G.VII. Hydraulic Front Girling rear. This car is being run by Hs. and his Chauffeur and is an ideal comparative test with customers conditions. We shew below the…

scan0200 Letter to A.F. Martindale regarding excessive rear brake wear on 8-cylinder cars and a query about using a more durable brake lining.
View original record 1029. c. to Rm/MHR. Rm/11/JH. 24th. January, 1940. P/O., A.F.Martindale, Officers Mess, Prestwick Aerodrome, Prestwick, Ayrshire.N.B. Dear Martindale, Herewith is a copy of a brief report on the…

scan0201 Official order for two different sizes of Bundy Tubing.
View original record 1029? To Les. c. to G/JWH. Rm/MHR.14/JH.26.1.40. Will you please issue an official order for the following length of Bundy Tubing. 40 ft. of 1/4" external dia. 10 ft. of 5/16" external dia. Rm/MHR.

scan0202 Letter from a supplier advising of material shortages and extended delivery lead times of at least four months.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK Handwritten note: Exhd (only) RECEIVED STAMP Automotive Products…

scan0203 Letter from Prestwick Aerodrome discussing front wheel skid and braking.
View original record OFFICERS' MESS PRESTWICK AERODROME AYRSHIRE TEL: PRESTWICK 7279 1029 4-2-40 Dear Rm, Sorry to be so long in replying but we have been night flying this week, also I had a dose of 'fly' flu & had to…

scan0204 With calculations for vehicle dynamics, specifically braking ratios and front skid safety factors.
View original record and this gives 4. (2(μRʀ + μRꜰ) + 5 Rʀ - 5 Rꜰ) / (Rʀ + Rꜰ) = W. 2W + 5Rʀ = 5Rꜰ Also 7W = 10Rꜰ - 10RF So that during an all out stop we would require F/R of 2.3/1 Now if you use a lever ratio of 1.75/1…

scan0205 Analysing front braking proportions, weight transference, and associated physics calculations including a free-body diagram.
View original record 2. front Craking a I must agree with him in this instance. The theoretical proportions F/R are about 1.35/1, but whereas the R is only 80% efficient the front is only 70% a this reduces the ratio…

scan0206 Letter on Officers' Mess letterhead discussing issues with brake system ratios and the development of components.
View original record 5. OFFICERS' MESS PRESTWICK AERODROME AYRSHIRE TEL: PRESTWICK 7279 utter chaos in the shop & we could not get the parts made. The trouble about the present fairly simple brake system is that it is…

scan0207 Letter suggesting altering proportions to address a technical issue described as 'incoherent'.
View original record 8 Reading this letter through it seems rather incoherent but I only have one suggestion & I put it forward as strongly as possible: try more front cracking. If this doesn't work I will think again. It…

scan0208 Master cylinder dimensions and recommendations against using Lepaz brake linings due to accelerated wear.
View original record fully dimensioned drawings or sketches of the master cylinder operating lever, also the lengths of all levers to rear brakes from servo & pedal. I will make a recommendation. The master cylinder is 1…

scan0209 Conference minutes detailing decisions on brake system modifications due to sticking in snow and slush.
View original record 1029 + Testers' Conf file To Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/MHR. c. Ev. Rm/FJH.6/ML.16.2.40. CONFERENCE ON BRAKE SYSTEMS. Works. 14.2.40. Present. Rm. FD. MHR. FJH. The Conference was held as a result of various…

scan0210 Modifications and testing procedures for Girling wedge units and servo systems.
View original record (2) Girling Wedge Units. Two sets of wedge units to have the plungers and wedges ground down 0.001 and chromium plated 0.0005 thick. To be fitted to 9. and 11 B.V. Cost of this operation on a…

scan0211 Brake system issues including servo water ingress, front brake damper stiction, and brake lining wear.
View original record Rm/FJH.6/ML.16.2.40. (b) Determine whether water enters servo under normal wet road conditions or in a shallow water splash. If it does, experiments to be made with undersheets and/or local shields…

scan0212 Plan outlining the testing procedure for hydraulic front brakes, including component recommendations and chassis allocation.
View original record Rm/FJH.6/ML.16.2.40. To test this a car with hydraulic front brakes should be fitted up with thermocouples to measure front and rear drum temperatures. The car should then be run on the road with:-…

scan0213 Letter to Automotive Products, Co. Ltd. about fitting hydraulic brakes to a 30 HP Bentley for experimental purposes.
View original record 1029. Rm/MHR.15/ML. 16th. Feb: 1940. Automotive Products, Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of G.R.G.Gates,Esq., Dear Sir, We should like to fix up one of your…

scan0214 Letter page requesting a recommendation for suitable sizes of cylinders and pedal ratio.
View original record - 2 - We should be very grateful for an early recommendation as to suitable sizes of cylinders and pedal ratio and travel. Yours faithfully,

scan0215 Causes of brakes sticking on due to recent snow and slush conditions.
View original record 1029 To Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/MHR. c. Ev. Rm/FJH.5/ML.16.2.40. BRAKES STICKING ON. Following the recent weather conditions of deep snow and slush a number of cases of brakes sticking on due to various…

scan0216 Faults found in a vehicle's servo and brake system.
View original record Rm/FJH.5/ML.16.2.40. (1) Servo would not disengage owing to lining and pressure plate being rusted together. The sealing tape round the lower part of the servo had come adrift and the water appeared…

scan0217 Comparison of dimensions for equaliser wedge unit rods between Girling and R.R. manufacture.
View original record Rm/PJH.5/ML.16.2.40. free. It was found that the equaliser - wedge unit rods were of Girling manufacture and had clearances as shown below in comparison with the R.R. rods of 11.B.V. | | Girling. |…

scan0218 Design of foot brake linkages for the left-hand senior range of cars.
View original record To Rm. c. to Ev/HH. File 1029 Ev.4/JH.23.2.40. FOOT BRAKE LINKAGES - LEFT HAND SENIOR RANGE. On PL.98, two sheets herewith, of which we attach two prints, we show the foot brake linkages for the left…

scan0219 Short memo reminding someone about the hand brake with modified ground clearance.
View original record 1029 To Ev. from Rm. Rm.8/MH,2.3.40. Don't forget the hand brake with modified ground clearance. Rm.

scan0220 Inquiring about a scheme to prevent carrier plates from rattling.
View original record 1029 To Ev. from Rm. Rm.9/MH.2.3.40. Have you done a scheme for preventing carrier plates rattling yet? Rm.

scan0221 Request to The Press Caps Co Ltd. for a quantity of smaller press caps for Girling Hydraulic Brakes.
View original record 1029, Experimental Dept. Rm/MHR.7/MH. 12th. March, 1940. The Press Caps Co Ltd., Chandos Road, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We require some press caps similar to those provided by your goodselves for…

scan0222 Requesting production costs for modifications to Girling wedge units, including chromium plating and housing enlargement.
View original record 1029 Les. Rm/MHR.15/ML.12.3.40. GIRLING WEDGE UNITS. We wish to chromium plate the plungers and wedges to a thickness of .0005" the final diameter being as before. Will you please ascertain from New…

scan0223 Letter to The Wilcot (Parent) Co. Ltd. requesting a dozen dust excluders for experimental purposes and a quotation for 500.
View original record 1029 Experimental Dept. Rm/MHR.S/MH. 12th. March, 1940. The Wilcot (Parent) Co. Ltd., Fishponds, BRISTOL. Dear Sirs, We require a dust excluder for fitting on the inside of the carrier plate on our…

scan0224 Hand-drawn sketch of a cylindrical component with fitting dimensions and a reference to another drawing.
View original record 1.750 DIA. TO FIT OVER 1.125 DIA. 3/8 THIS PLATE TO THE SAME DIMENSIONS AS ON 68.5010.

scan0225 Inquiry to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the Wagner 'No-Roll' braking system.
View original record 1029 Experimental Dept. Rm/MHR.6/MH. 12th. March, 1940. Automotive Products Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. Dear Sirs, We have received literature from America concern-ing the…

scan0226 Requesting design changes to anti-rattle plates for front and rear brakes.
View original record 1029 To Ev/HH. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.13/MH.12.3.40. ANTI-RATTLE PLATES. Front Brakes. Will you please have these reduced to .100 thickness and have them spot welded instead of bolted as at present. Rear…

scan0227 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the layout and weight of a proposed hydraulic braking system.
View original record 10291 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1400 Telegrams AUTODUCTS PHONE…

scan0228 Continuation page of a letter from F.G. Parnell of Automotive Products Company Limited, proposing a meeting in Derby.
View original record Continuation No. 1. Rolls Royce, Limited. The writer would be very glad of an opportunity of coming over to Derby and discussing this matter with you at your early convenience. Yours faithfully,…

scan0229 Consideration of a Lockheed all-hydraulic brake system.
View original record 1029. To Ev. from Rm. LOCKHEED BRAKES. Herewith some information from Lockheed's regarding the all-hydraulic brake system which we have under consideration. You will remember that you were…

scan0230 Letter from Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the proposed layout and estimated weight of twin master cylinders and brake equipment for an experimental car.
View original record COPY. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CO.LTD. Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. 13th. March, 1940. Our Ref: PS/FGP/VFB. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Attention - Mr. Robotham. Dear Sirs, With further reference…

scan0231 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding the 'Wagner No-Roll' or 'Hill-Holder' device.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0232 Unsatisfactory rear brake life on 8-cylinder cars and proposing three alternative solutions.
View original record 1029 + 1044 To Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/MHR. Rm.2/MH.14.3.40. REAR BRAKES ON 8-CYLINDER CARS. So far the rear brake life has not been satisfactory on any 8-cylinder car which we have produced, and which has…

scan0233 Modified designs be made from a rationalised range of pieces.
View original record -2- Rm.2/MH.14.3.40. Our suggestions for modified designs are that the minimum possible departure should be made from the rationalised range of pieces. We believe that a four-shoe scheme is in…

scan0234 Comparing the brake lining wear and performance of three different car models with hydraulic front and Girling rear systems.
View original record COPY. To Rm/MHR. c. to Rm/AFM. Rm/FD.6/JH.23.1.40. Brakes & Lining Wear. In the attached lists we show the brake lining wear of 11.B.V, 33.G.VII and 12.B.V. these cars are all fitted up with Hydraulic…

scan0235 Brake performance, wear, and adjustments for car 11.B.V. with Hydraulic Front and Girling Rear brakes.
View original record -3- Brakes on 11.B.V. Hydraulic Front, Girling Rear. When Lp. first started running this car the brakes were coupled up direct, and were reported as having too much front braking, and also too much…

scan0236 Brake wear checked at a speedometer reading of 13628 miles.
View original record -4- Rm/FD.6/JH.23.1.40. Since writing this report, we have had a further chance to check the brakes at speedometer reading 13628 and we find that during the last 1,934 miles which owing to weather…

scan0237 Comparative test of brake wear on car 33.G.VII, noting a disproportionate wear ratio.
View original record -5- Rm/FD.6/JH.23.1.40. Brakes on 33.G.VII. Hydraulic Front Girling Rear. This car is being run by Hs. and his Chauffeur and is an ideal comparative test with customers' conditions. We show below the…

scan0238 Handbrake linkages and exhaust systems for left-hand drive Senior Range models.
View original record SECRET. 1029 1046 To Rm. from Ev. c. to EV/HH. File Ev.11/JH.S.8.3.40. Handbrake Linkages. L.H. Senior Range. Attached herewith are 2 prints of PL.117 (2 sheets) shewing the hand brake linkages for…

scan0239 Discovered foul and proposed modification to the foot brake linkage for L.H. Senior Range cars.
View original record File 1029 To Rm. c. to Ev/HH. Ev.14/JH.12.3.40. Foot Brake Linkage L.H. Senior Range. When detailing the foot brake linkages for the L.H. cars of the Senior range shown on PL.98, a small foul was…

scan0240 Foul discovered in the foot brake linkage for the L.H. Senior range and a proposed modification.
View original record To Rm. c.c. to Ev/HH. File 1029 Ev.14/JH.12.3.40. Foot Brake Linkage L.H. Senior Range. When detailing the foot brake linkages for the L.H. cars of the Senior range shown on PL.98, a small foul was…

scan0241 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the completion of a scheme with shoes and a double master cylinder.
View original record 1029. Rm.17/MH. Automotive Products Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. 14th. March, 1940. For the attention of Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 13th. March. We…

scan0242 Alteration to the Brake Pedal Lever drawing, adding a view for clarification.
View original record To Rm. 129 RF 1029 & 1022 8.4.40. RIPPLET RF 681 BRAKE PEDAL LEVER. ALTERATION VIEW IN DIRECTION OF ARROW 'A' ADDED. REASON TO CLARIFY DRAWING. 16th FReid

scan0243 Parts, modifications, and instructions for the Ripplet Chassis.
View original record Rm -cy to Ev- File 1029 & 1028 Rm/HH 2/9.4.40 Ripplet Chassis Rear Hub Sec 6170 Front Hub Sec 7044 Rear Brakes Sec 6130 Lightened Brake Drums in accordance with specification Rm/FJH 8/19.3.40. Please…

scan0244 Blueprints and a List of Operations (LOP) for the Rear Brakes Inter Shaft.
View original record To Rm Cr. to Ev File Clm [Handwritten Signature] 1029 Rm/HH 8/ 9.4.40 Rear Brakes Inter. Shaft Sec 6091. In accordance with GCD 1339. Please receive herewith 2 blueprints of the following: RG. 802.…

scan0245 Cover letter for two blueprints of the Rear Brakes Intermediate Shaft for fitment to Ripplet.
View original record To Rm c. to EV File 1029 Rm/HH 8/ 9.4.40 Rear Brakes Inter. Shaft Sec 6091. In accordance with GCD 1339. Please receive herewith 2 blueprints of the following: RG. 802. LOP. Rear Brakes Inter Shaft.…

scan0246 Letter confirming a meeting with British Bolting and Asbestos Ltd. to discuss brakes and a hill holder.
View original record 1029 Rm.S/ML. 12.4.40. - Dalmayne, Esq., British Bolting and Asbestos Ltd., 59, Southwark Street, London.S.E.1. Dear Mr. Dalmayne, This is to confirm our conversation in which we arranged that you are…

scan0247 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss their brake designs on a chassis.
View original record 102 C. Rm/PJH.15/JH. 17th. April, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of F.G.Parnell Esq. Dear Sirs, Our designs incorporating your brakes on one of…

scan0248 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss brake designs.
View original record 1029. Rm/FJH.15/JH. 17th. April, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of F.G.Parnell Esq. Dear Sirs, Our designs incorporating your brakes on one of our…

scan0249 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. requesting advice on brake maintenance procedures for a manual.
View original record 102 G Rm/MHR.21/JH.18.4.40. 18th. April, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, We wish to compile a manual giving instructions…

scan0250 Request for the manufacture of three modified brake levers for a hydraulic system.
View original record 1029 To HPS/RH. Rm/MHR.19/JH.18.4.40. New Brake Lever for Hydraulic System. Will you please make 3 levers to Ex.36768 similar to CD.4246 except for the middle hole which should be at 1.500 ctrs.…

scan0251 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd arranging a meeting to discuss brake layouts for a new model.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0252 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd discussing service instructions for Lockheed hydraulic brakes.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0253 Letter from Automotive Products Company Limited enclosing a Lockheed Service Manual and suggesting a follow-up meeting.
View original record Continuation No. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. We are enclosing herewith for your information a Lockheed Service Manual, and as the writer will be calling at your works on Tuesday next the 23rd…

scan0254 Forces and deflection issues in the foot brake linkage and servo system.
View original record 1029 To Ev. c. to Rm/HH. Rm/MHR.20/JH.19.4.40. I have noticed that on the drawing PL.98 of the L.H. foot brake linkage, the forces at the cam levers instead of neutralising each other as on all…

scan0255 Letter to Press Caps, Ltd. regarding an order for three dozen 26.5 m/m caps for experimental use.
View original record 1029. H24 Experimental Department. RM/HH.3/JS.23.4.40. 23.4.40. Messrs. Press Caps, Ltd., Chandos Road, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 13th instant, and must apologise…

scan0256 Letter to Press Caps, Ltd. ordering three dozen 26.5 m/m caps for experimental purposes.
View original record 1029 Experimental Department. Rm/MDR.3/JS.23.4.40. 23.4.40. Messrs. Press Caps, Ltd., Chandos Road, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 15th instant, and must apologise for…

scan0257 Recording a discussion about the design of brake carrier plates for the Rippletto and Senior Range models.
View original record 1029 To Rm. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Ev. Ev/DB.24/JH.24.4.40. Brake Carrier Plates. FJH This is to place on record the results of the discussion between Rm. Rm/FJH. and Ev/DB. on Tuesday April 23rd. after…

scan0258 Notes on a visit from Mr. Parnell of Lockheed Brakes to discuss hydraulic brake installation for the Ripplette.
View original record File 1029 Mr. Parnell. from Rm. c. Rm/PJH.Rm/MHR. EV. EV/Bastow. Rm. Rm.S/AH:24.4.40. NOTES ON VISIT OF MR. PARNELL, Lockheed Brakes. 23.4.40. Mr. Parnell, of Lockheed Brakes paid us a visit to…

scan0259 Meeting notes discussing brake system design, including adjustments, lining thickness, and manufacturing.
View original record - 2 - Cont'd. satisfactory in view of the relatively low performance. 5. Holes for Adjustment. It was suggested that two holes were more likely to be in balance than one. This was carried unanimously.…

scan0260 The specifications, costs, and servicing of a hydraulic brake system, including the master cylinder and hill holder.
View original record - 3 - Cont'd. 10. Master Cylinder. The length of the push rod on the master cylinder was queried. There appears to be no particular difficulty about varying the length of this. 11. Cost. £4.10s.0d.…

scan0261 The estimated weight of various brake components and a discussion on master cylinder design.
View original record - 4 - Cont'd. 2 4.4.40. Estimated Weight of Brake Equipment. Brake Assemblies .. .. .. .. .. 13-lbs each approx. 52-lbs for the four. Fittings, Copper Pipes and hoses .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4-lbs.…

scan0262 Recording a discussion on the design and modification of brake carrier plates for different axle types.
View original record Handwritten: Rightly to note & return Handwritten: 1029??? To Rm. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Ev. Ev/DB.24/JH.24.4.40. Brake Carrier Plates. This is to place on record the results of the discussion between…

scan0263 Specification for the brakes on a left-hand drive car, detailing parts, clearances, and materials.
View original record 1029 & 1046 Rm. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.1/JS.25.4.40. LEFT HAND CAR SPECIFICATION. BRAKES. The actual parts included in the specification should be as fitted to the present experimental cars with…

scan0264 Material and finish options for Girling wedge brake units, including plating, bushes, and anodising.
View original record COPY FOR BRAKES GENERAL FILE. 1089 To Rm. from Rm/MHR. GIRLING WEDGE UNITS. New Hudson's were inclined to belittle the possibilities of chromium plating the plungers and cones as they have no plant at…

scan0265 Letter to Press Caps, Ltd. requesting caps with cork liners be sent to Mr. M. H. Rigby.
View original record 1029 1124? Experimental Department. Ra/MHR. 7/JS.29.4.40. 29.4.40. Messrs. Press Caps, Ltd., Chandos Road, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 25th instant, with which you…

scan0266 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding brake parts for an experimental chassis and Thompson Tie Rods.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0267 Letter from Pressed Steel Company Limited acknowledging a letter and coachbuilder's drawing.
View original record 1029. PRESSED STEEL COMPANY LIMITED COWLEY OXFORD ENGLAND WHEN REPLYING PLEASE QUOTE OUR REF. ES/EK.630 Your Ref: Rm.6/ML CHIEF ENGINEER'S OFFICE Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY For the Attention of…

scan0268 Alterations to the L.O.P. rear brakes intermediate shaft, sheet 1.
View original record TO. R.M. 159/RG. 1029 7-5-40 L.H. SENIOR RANGE. SEC: 6091 RG. 641. L.O.P. REAR BRAKES INTER. SHAFT. SHEET 1. ALTERATION :- OILITE BUSH TRANSFERRED FROM STANDARD PART TO DETAIL RG.1053. G.W.1606 - 1…

scan0269 Official order to reline 28 brake shoes.
View original record file - 1029 To Les/FS. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.2/JM.9.5.40. will you please issue an official order to New Hudsons Ltd., Garrison Lane, Birmingham, asking them to reline the 28 brake shoes which we are…

scan0270 Official order for caps and cork liners.
View original record File 1029 To Les/FS. from Rm/M.H.Rigby. Rm/MHR.1/JM.9.5.40. Will you please issue an official order to Press Caps ltd., Chandos Road, London, N.W.10 for:- 3 dozen 26.5 mm. Caps. 3 " 26.5 mm. Cork…

scan0271 Confirming the dispatch of two blueprints for Oilite bushes for a rear brake inter shaft.
View original record To Rm. c.c. to HFS/RH. file 1039 Rm/HH.2/13.5.40 L.H.Senior Range. Sec.6091. Rear Brakes Inter Shaft. In accordance with your request to make suitable drawings for Oilite bushes, we send you herewith…

scan0272 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding design investigations for Thompson Tie Rods.
View original record Thompson Tie Rods 1029 Rm/FJH DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK Manufacturers Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road Leamington Spa REG OFFICE: BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM ST. LONDON WI…

scan0273 Requesting a discussion and pedal ratio calculations for various all-hydraulic brake systems.
View original record 1639 Rm/MHR. from Rm. Rm.12/ML.13.5.40. I should like to discuss this letter from Parnell regarding the all-hydraulic brakes, with you. Will you please get out the pedal ratio for : 1. 7.B.V. as you…

scan0274 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding a hill-holder unit, with handwritten instructions to order one for trial.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0275 Letter to Stainless Spinnings Works regarding a print of a spring plate and requesting an investigation and supply of parts.
View original record Experimental Dept., 1029 Rm/MHR.2/ML.14.5.40. 14.5.40. Stainless Spinnings Works, 182, Miller Street. Birmingham. 6. Dear Sirs, for the attention of Mr. Blake. Enclosed please find print of spring…

scan0276 Letter from The Stainless Spinning Works confirming a modified drawing for Spring Plates is practical.
View original record Brakes (Servo) TEL. NO.: ASTON Cross 1451. APPROVED BY THE AIR MINISTRY. THE STAINLESS SPINNING WORKS. PROPRIETOR: EUGENE P. BLAKE. SPECIALISING IN STAINLESS STEEL, DURALUMIN AND OTHER METALS FOR…

scan0277 Internal request to issue an official order for a right-hand Hill-holder from Automotive Products Co. Ltd.
View original record Les. from Rm/MHR. 10591 Rm/MHR.8/ML.16.5.40. Will you please issue an official order to Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, for one right-hand Hill-holder. Rm/MHR. Order No:…

scan0278 The fitting of a Lockheed Hill-holder to hydraulic brake systems.
View original record Ev. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.9/ML.16.5.40. 1089 re LOCKHEED HILL-HOLDER. We enclose particulars of the Lockheed Hill-holder, for fitting to hydraulic brake systems. One of these is to be fitted to the…

scan0279 Design revisions for a handbrake for the Senior Range models.
View original record SECRET. 102a To Rm. from Ev. to Rm/HH. Ev.10/JH.20.5.40. Revised Handbrake - Senior Range. On PL.224 (2 prints herewith) we shew our scheme for a hand brake having a tubular section based on the model…

scan0280 Continuation page concerning a handbrake replacement for both R.H. and L.H. drive cars.
View original record Cont'd. This handbrake replaces the existing one for both R.H. and L.H. drive cars, for the latter handing would be necessary. EV. 1 copy to Rm. 1 print of PL.224 to Ashby. 1 print of PL.224 for print…

scan0281 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. requesting further details for the brake layout on the Rippletto car.
View original record Experimental Dept. Rm/MHR.5/JMc. 24th May, 1940. Automotive Products Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKSHIRE. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. PARNELL. Dear Sirs, With regard to the brake layout…

scan0282 Comparing two design schemes, PL.167 and PL.229, for a revised Buick type pivot.
View original record SECRET. 1029. To Rm. c.c. to Rm/HH. Ev.1/JH.24.5.40. re Revised Buick Type Pivot. We have already sent to you PL.167 shewing a scheme for a Buick type of pivot for the Senior Range. This scheme…

scan0283 Continued internal memo regarding print distribution and a list of detailed points.
View original record Cont'd. should be detailed. Ev. 1 copy to Rm. 1 print of PL.229 to Ashby. 1 print of PL.229 for print file. [Main body of text is a numbered list, but is unreadable due to severe bleed-through from…

scan0284 Comparing the costs and weight implications of different brake systems, including Lockheed and Girling.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Rm/MHR. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Ev/Bastow. Rm/MHR.2/JMc.27.5.40. Rippletto Brakes - Prices. The price of £4 10s 0d. quoted by Lockheeds for their projected 2 leading shoe all hydraulic…

scan0285 Confirming the Rippletto car project can await a tandem master cylinder.
View original record 1029 To Rm. c. to Rm/HH. Ev.8/JH.30.5.40. Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Rippletto. We confirm that in view of the fact that we are not immediately going to build a Rippletto car we can await the…

scan0286 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. requesting an arrangement drawing of the tandem master cylinder for a hydraulic brake system.
View original record 1029 c. to Rm. c. to MHR. Ev.8/JH. 30th. May, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of F.G. Parnell Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference to the Hydraulic Brake…

scan0287 Request for recommendations on design work to overcome excessive rear brake wear on 8-cylinder cars.
View original record Rm/MHR. from Rm. 1029 Rm.25/ML.6.6.40. As opportunity occurs we should like you to give us your recommendations for the design work necessary to overcome the excessive rear brake wear on the…

scan0288 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding the design and application of a tandem master cylinder.
View original record 1029 c. to Rm. c. to Rm/MHR. c. to Ev/DB. Ev.10/JH. 6th. June, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of A.Bone.Esq. [Handwritten initials 'Rm' over the…

scan0289 Typed memorandum page discussing a final scheme and a bore tandem unit.
View original record Cont'd. chosen, or if it is for the final scheme and the ¾ bore tandem unit has been abandoned. Yours faithfully, H.I.F.Evernden, Chassis Design Office.

scan0290 Notes from a visit by Mr. F.G. Parnell concerning Lockheed brakes, detailing points discussed about clearances, handbrake travel, and master cylinder size.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Mr. Parnell. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/MHR. Ev/DB.1/JH.11.6.40. Notes on visit of Mr.F.G. Parnell re Lockheed Brakes - June 10th. 1940. Points discussed. (1) Clearance between…

scan0291 Master cylinder standardization and a test of 2 leading shoe brakes on a Humber car.
View original record Cont'd. of view, to let each customer choose his own size of master cylinder in view of their desire for as much standardisation as possible. It was finally agreed to shelve the question of the final…

scan0292 The rationalised braking system for the 12.B.V. model, detailing its faults and modifications.
View original record Brake file. 1029 RATIONALISED BRAKING AS FITTED TO 12.B.V. This system consists of hydraulic front brakes which are required for Independent Front Suspension, and mechanical rears, it being preferred…

scan0293 Analysis of brake performance focusing on F/R ratio, hydraulic pressures, servo operation, and the sequence of brake application.
View original record -2- 30 deg. Cams. Direct Rears 30.4) 64.4) Ratio F/R = 1.35 Servo Rears 34.0) Servo Fronts 88.0 ) Two of the 8 cylinder cars (11.B.V. and 4.B.50) have also had their F/R ratio increased by nearly 20%…

scan0294 Technical note on the causes and solutions for 'Servo Judder' in braking systems.
View original record -3- 2. "Servo Judders". Unlike the old all-mechanical braking system where the forces on the servo and gearbox relative to the frame were well balanced, the hydraulic fronts scheme has a resultant…

scan0295 Evaluation and road test of a modified Girling 2-leading shoe braking system.
View original record 1029. By. from Rd. file No.J/JBB/24.6.40. RIPLETTO BRAKES. In order to reduce cost and weight, it is desired to produce a braking system with no servo motor; in this purpose a 2-leading shoe system is…

scan0296 Comparison of two suggested braking systems from Lockheeds, detailing specifications and pricing against a Girling system.
View original record -2- Lockheeds suggest 2 systems. 1. Twin 3/4" dia. master cylinders. This was suggested owing to the fact that they said they had no Tandem Cylinder large enough. Details were as follows: Pedal…

scan0297 Technical report discussing issues and remedies for brake squeak and petrol pump problems.
View original record -3- BRAKE SQUEAK. This is a problem on which opinions differ, a wide variety of remedies being successful under different conditions. Mr. A. F. Martindale's theory is that the lining should have a…

scan0298 Issues with Neoprene diaphragms and development notes on A.C. mechanical pumps.
View original record -4- deposit. When the unit is submerged, the water can also get in through the drain hole in the solenoid housing; this drain could be eliminated if the end cap were properly sealed with a washer. 2.…

scan0299 Chassis lubrication experiments and weather protection modifications for brakes.
View original record -5- CHASSIS LUBRICATION. The present Bijur-Luvax system has been quite satisfactory but it is desirable to do away with the necessity for depressing the pedal on the dash every 100 miles, this pedal…

scan0300 Modifications to plating and experiments in waterproofing the servo unit.
View original record -6- to be 0.005. The plate levers on all chassis are dull nickel plated, and pins chromium plated on 9, 11 and 12 B.V. and 33 G.VII, the rest dull nickeled. These details are shown on drawing Rm.611.…

scan0301 Brake water ingress protection and a summary of development items.
View original record -7- lining. It was, therefore, decided that a drain must be made at the bottom of the pressure plate, but that it would have to be protected from water ingress under normal shallow watersplash…

scan0302 Technical memorandum comparing the self-locking coefficients of Rippletto, Girling, and Lockheed brake systems.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Ev/DB. Ev/DB.15/JH.1.7.40. Rippletto Brakes. In Rm.3/JMS.24.6.40. the self locking coefficient of the Girling brake system is given as /u = .6 to.7 and the remarks made that…

scan0303 Order request for a dozen modified servo friction linings to be placed with Messrs Ferodo Ltd.
View original record Les. from Rm/MHR. 1029 Rm/MHR.2/ML.12.7.40. Will you please order a dozen servo friction linings similar to GB.4586 but with 12 holes, and six off in BZ. and six in RU. Messrs Ferodo Ltd.,…

scan0304 Request to Ferodo Ltd. for the despatch of modified servo friction linings.
View original record 1029 Rm/MHR.1/ML. 12.7.40. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, Stockport. Dear Sirs, Will you please despatch a dozen servo friction linings similar to GB.4586, but with twelve equally spaced holes…

scan0305 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. explaining that pulley tests have been delayed and likely dropped due to the prioritisation of aero work.
View original record Copy to Rm. 1029 BY/Ed.4/P. 20th August 1940. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbys. For the attention of Mr. W.E.Shilton, Technical Dept. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 15th…

scan0306 Letter to Vauxhall Motors inquiring about the relationship between brake liner wear and temperature.
View original record Rm/GB.2/ET. 21st August, 1941. R.R. BISHOP, Esq., Engineering Department, Vauxhall Motors Ltd, Luton, Beds. Dear Mr. Bishop, Could you please give me some idea of the relationship between brake liner…

scan0307 Instruction for Mr. Leslie to order Ferodo discs.
View original record 1029 To C/WFH/ST. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.1/ET.27.8.40. FERODO DISCS. Mr. Leslie was instructed in the normal manner to order these discs in Rm/MHR.2/ML.12.7.40. Rm/MHR.

scan0308 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. agreeing to modify the Myth brake system as discussed with Rolls Royce.
View original record THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1400 Telegrams AUTODUCTS PHONE LEAMINGTON SPA…

scan0309 Letter to F.G. Parnell of Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes Ltd. requesting the return of a visitor's pass.
View original record Handwritten: Miss Saylor I think this is really a deserving case for miscellaneous - don't you? Typed: Rm.15/ML. 13.9.40. F.G.Parnell,Esq., Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes Ltd., Automotive Products,…

scan0310 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding a dimensional issue with brake wheel cylinders for Myth and Rippletto cars.
View original record 1029 c. Ev. Rm. Brakes General Ev/DB.9/JH. 13th. September, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. F.G. Parnell. Dear Sirs, I am enclosing Mr.…

scan0311 Requesting clarification on pedal pressures for the Myth brake lay-out on Lockheed hydraulic brakes.
View original record 1029 Ev. from Rm. Rm.10/ML.21.9.40. LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKES. Ev.4/JH.13.9.40. With reference to your Memo. I am not clear what pedal pressures the wheels are supposed to lock on the Myth brake…

scan0312 Cover sheet for a file concerning Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes and a visit from Automotive Products Limited.
View original record 1029 Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes. ---------------------- See also File 1022 - Rippletto and File 1030 - Myth for Ev.4/JH.13.9.40 as the result of a visit from Mr Parnell of Automotive Products Limited,…

scan0313 Letter from Ferodo Ltd acknowledging a query and promising a full response.
View original record Brakes 1029 FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 23rd September, 1940. Rm/MHR.B/ET.…

scan0314 Letter from The Stainless Spinning Works regarding the delivery schedule for Spring Plates GB.5114.
View original record Brakes (Servo) TEL. NO.: ASTON CROSS 1451. APPROVED BY THE AIR MINISTRY. THE STAINLESS SPINNING WORKS. PROPRIETOR: EUGENE P. BLAKE. SPECIALISING IN STAINLESS STEEL, DURALUMIN AND OTHER METALS FOR…

scan0315 Confirming a request for a complete chart of brake ratios and lining details for various cars.
View original record 1029 Rm/MHR. from Rm. . Rm/Wym. Brakes General Rm.21/ML.24.9.40. BRAKES. This is to confirm that you will let me have a complete chart of the brake ratios fitted to our various cars and also lining…

scan0316 Meeting with Automotive Products Ltd. regarding Lockheed hydraulic brakes for the Rippletto and Myth models.
View original record 1029 TO Rm. c. to Ev/DB. c. to Rm/MMH. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Mr. Parnell. Copies in: Rippletto & Myth. re Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes. We were favoured with a visit from Mr. Parnell of Automotive Products…

scan0317 Technical discussion on brake system design and calculations for the Myth and Rippletto models.
View original record -2- Ev.4/JH.13.9.40. During the discussion on wedge efficiency it was suggested by Mr. Parnell that this should not be below 80%. It was not considered that this factor should be justly blamed for…

scan0318 Letter from Ferodo Ltd discussing the relationship between brake lining wear, temperature, and energy dissipation.
View original record Brakes FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTIO PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 28th September, 1940. Rm/MHR.3/ET. WES/ET.…

scan0319 Continuation sheet from Ferodo Ltd. discussing brake lining temperatures, wear, and energy dissipation.
View original record FERODO LTD TECHNICAL DEPT. Continuation Sheet No. 2 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. time in their life, have to withstand a temperature at least as high as this. 3. So far we have found it…

scan0320 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the difficulty of measuring the true temperature of brake linings and drums when one material is non-metallic.
View original record FERODO LTD TECHNICAL DEPT. - 3 - reasonable to state that lining and drum temperature will be a maximum at this point. Unfortunately as we have already stated, while two dissimilar metals sliding on…

scan0321 Graph plotting weight loss against Brake Horse Power (B.HP) for Ferodo M.R. brake lining.
View original record FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. REPORT No. FERODO M.R. BRAKE LINING. Y-Axis: LOSS IN WEIGHT PER SQ. INS PER HR. Numbers on Y-Axis: 1, 2, 3 X-Axis: B.H.P. PER SQ: INS OF LINING. Numbers…

scan0322 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. about the testing and pricing of zero-lash hydraulic tappets, with the development program paused due to war.
View original record 1029 Brakes TS/HTB/EFB Rm.10/ML. 2.10.40. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr. H.T.Barker. Dear Sirs, re ZERO-LASH HYDRAULIC TAPPETS. Thank you for…

scan0323 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding the supply and trial of Zero-Lash Hydraulic Tappets.
View original record Zero-Lash (TRADE MARK) Hydraulic Tappets DIRECTORS: E.B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D.T. BROCK Manufacturers Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road Leamington Spa REG OFFICE: BROCK HOUSE LANGHAM ST.…

scan0324 Data-gathering form from Automotive Products Company, Ltd. for hydraulic tappets.
View original record G.10/B. HYDRAULIC TAPPETS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. NAME AND ADDRESS DATE DATA REQUIRED. Engine Model................................... Class (Petrol or…

scan0325 Questionnaire from Automotive Products Company, Ltd. for engine specifications related to hydraulic tappets.
View original record G.10/B. HYDRAULIC TAPPETS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. NAME AND ADDRESS DATE DATA REQUIRED. Engine Model......................................... Class (Petrol or…

scan0326 Data requirement form for hydraulic tappets from Automotive Products Company, Ltd.
View original record G.10/B. HYDRAULIC TAPPETS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. TACHBROOK ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA. NAME AND ADDRESS DATE DATA REQUIRED. Engine Model........................................... Class (Petrol…

scan0327 Leaflet on hydraulic tappets and considering their use based on maintenance and performance.
View original record 1029 Jnr. from Rm. 300 200 Brakes General Rm.4/ML.3.10.40. Herewith a leaflet on hydraulic tappets, which you will see are now being manufactured by the Borgenbeck people at Leamington. We have, of…

scan0328 Particulars and missing data from a brake chart for various models.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Rm/MHR. Copy to Rm/Wym. Rm/MHR.7/ET.14.10.40. BRAKE CHART. ----------- The chart gives all particulars except the pedal ratios and front/rear ratios of 2.B.50 and 33.G.VII, because…

scan0329 Letter from Automotive Products Company regarding wheel cylinder patterns and castings for dual brakes.
View original record AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD DIRECTORS: E B BOUGHTON, W EMMOTT, D T BROCK Tachbrook Road Leamington Spa TELEPHONE: LEAMINGTON SPA 1400 TELEGRAMS: AUTODUCTS PHONE LEAMINGTON SPA REG. OFFICE: BROCK…

scan0330 Advice note from Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Company regarding the despatch of wood pattern equipment for sample castings.
View original record JML/FD Rm / CTS LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKE COMPANY, Ltd. Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwicks. TELEPHONE: 1400 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: LOCKHEED, LEAMINGTON SPA DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D.…

scan0331 Advice note from Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Company for the dispatch of wood pattern equipment.
View original record JWL/FD LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKE COMPANY, Ltd. Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwicks. TELEPHONE: 1400 LEAMINGTON. TELEGRAMS: LOCKHEED, LEAMINGTON SPA DIRECTORS: E. B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D. T. BROCK…

scan0332 Main considerations of the Girling hydraulically operated brake layout patent.
View original record To Rm. from Rm/MHR. 1029 Rm/MHR.1/ST.22.10.40. GIRLING BRAKE PATENT ------------------- With regard to the Girling hydraulically operated brake layout with special handbrake, the main considerations…

scan0333 Comparing the considerations for Girling and Lockheed hydraulically operated brake systems.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.1/ET.22.10.40. GIRLING BRAKE PATENT With regard to the Girling hydraulically operated brake layout with special handbrake, the main considerations are threefold:- 1.…

scan0334 Forwarding a copy of a letter from F.G. Parnell of Lockheed's regarding drawings for the Rippletto and Myth cars.
View original record Ev. from Rm/ML. 1029 Rm.5/ML.24.10.40. Rm. has asked me to send you a copy of the letter from F.G.Parnell, of Lockheed's, which accompanied the drawings, listed in this letter, which we sent you the…

scan0335 Letter from Automotive Products Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings for Rippletto and Myth Cars.
View original record COPY OF A LETTER FROM F.G.PARNELL. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS. CO. LTD., Tachbrook Road. LEAMINGTON SPA. FGP/MF. 3rd. October. 1940; Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Attention of Mr. Robotham. Dear Sirs,…

scan0336 Letter from Automotive Products Company enclosing drawings for various brake system components.
View original record 1029 AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD. European Distributors & Spares Depots for: HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC BRAKES FULLER TRANSMISSIONS BORG & BECK CLUTCHES LAVINE STEERING…

scan0337 File note referencing correspondence with Automotive Products Company Limited regarding hydraulic brakes for 'Myth' and 'Rippletto' cars.
View original record 1029 See File No 1030 (MYTH) for correspondence with Automotive Products Company Limited (Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes) in connection with "Myth" and "Rippletto" cars. ****

scan0338 Experimental production of aluminium hub and drum brakes for the senior range of motor cars.
View original record Rm/GB. from Rm. c. Rm/MGR. 1029 Brakes General Rm.14/ML.29.10.40. ALUMINIUM HUB AND DRUM. Confirming our conversation on the subject, we should like you to go into the question of producing…

scan0339 Requesting to source an aluminium Hispano brake drum with a cast-in liner.
View original record JLE. from Rm. Brakes 1029 Rm.15/ML.31.10.40. I want to get hold of a Hispano brake drum, off one of the big Hispano's. The type I want is aluminium, with a cast-in liner. I believe Jack Barclay has…

scan0340 Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding drum rigidity, brake drums, and related drawings.
View original record 1029 Copy in 1030 Myth EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rn.8/ET. 5th November, 1940. Automotive Products Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr. F.G. Parnell. Dear Sirs, We…

scan0341 Letter from Automotive Products Company about brake drum rigidity and requesting an 11-inch drum for dynamometer testing.
View original record AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD European Distributors & Spares Depots for- HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC BRAKES FULLER TRANSMISSIONS BORG & BECK CLUTCHES LAVINE STEERING GEARS…

scan0342 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding preliminary tests of 11' brakes and brake spiders.
View original record Continuation No. -1- Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 31st October, 1940. for the writer to call and discuss the layouts already submitted. We are making our preliminary tests of the 11" brakes with a…

scan0343 Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. discussing brake modifications for the Myth car.
View original record To Rm. c. to Rm/MHR. c. to Ev. Ev/DB.7/JH. 31st. October, 1940. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr. F.G. Parnell. Dear Sirs, BRAKES FOR MYTH CAR.…

scan0344 Letter discussing the braking system, pedal pressure, and component specifications.
View original record -2- Ev/DB.7/JH.31.10.40. It has not been possible to use the same carrier plate front and rear; the front brake scheme PL.378 shows the front carrier plate with the rather more effective water…

scan0345 The despatch of 24 brake shoes to New Hudson Ltd. in Birmingham.
View original record 229 To Hd/FC. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.1/ET.7.11.40. Will you please have 24 brake shoes despatched to: New Hudson Ltd., Garrison Lane, BIRMINGHAM 9. Rm/MHR.

scan0346 The development and materials used for aluminium brake drums.
View original record 1029 Aluminium Brake Drums. Brakes To Rm. From Rm/AFM. Notes compiled from memory, no figures of any sort available. 31.10.40. 1) We decided originally to go for an aluminium case with a thin insert…

scan0347 Brake drum liner interference fit and thermal expansion analysis.
View original record a) Interference necessary a 12" drum to take brake torque should not be less than .012". b) Experience has shown that interference fit must disappear at about 200°C or else drum will expand…

scan0348 Manufacturing issues with liners and drums, including material expansion and design failures.
View original record 6-ctd) a steel one .100 thick. 7) We ran into a little trouble with liners turning at only .090" thick instead of the designed .100". We forgot that with an interface of .026", the alum. expands & the…

scan0349 Technical note discussing issues with doweling liners, comparing different fixing methods, and addressing a cracking problem.
View original record 10) We thought we could dowel liners in position. No dowel yet conceived by RR has been satisfactory. Either liners stay put by shrink fit, or not at all. [Diagram A] Fiendishly expensive. Cannot be…

scan0350 Circumferential looseness of brake liners, temperature testing, and a proposed experiment with a diagram.
View original record 12) Circumferential looseness does not seem to be a worry - so long as the liner cannot come out sideways. I have known a drum with a quite loose liner work quite satisfactorily for many miles, until…

scan0351 With a sketch discussing the design and properties of a drum with a cast-in liner.
View original record If it falls at round about 200°C, as I think it might, that would be splendid. Then I would design a drum as follows. .125 .095 ALUM THICK HERE. General proportions as now. Cast in the liner. Plate it…

scan0352 Previous memo from Martindale about light alloy brake drums.
View original record Ev. from Rm. C. Rm/Wym. C. Rm/MHR. C. Rm/GD. 1029 Brakes Rm.14/WG.5.11.40. We have received the following Memo. from Martindale on the subject of light alloy brake drums. When we start up our…

scan0353 Technical memo detailing the design evolution and material considerations for aluminium brake drums.
View original record Rm. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.16/ML.5.11.40. ALUMINIUM BRAKE DRUMS. (Notes compiled from memory, no figures of any sort available.) 1. We decided originally to go for an aluminium case with a thin insert…

scan0354 Brake drum liner material testing and design improvements, including hand-drawn sketches.
View original record - 2 - Cont'd. Therefore, for a working temperature of 100 deg. C. maximum possible interference with Birmal is only .005" and this is not sufficient and the liner always slips. 5. We tried iron with…

scan0355 Technical note discussing issues with dowel liners, crackling, looseness, and operating temperatures in drums.
View original record - 3 - Cont'd. Rm/AFM.16/ML.5.11.40. 10. We thought we could dowel liners in position. No dowel yet conceived by R.R. has been satisfactory. Either liners stay put by shrink fit or not at all. [Diagram…

scan0356 Outlining proposed experiments and design for a brake drum with an iron liner.
View original record - 4 - Cont'd. That's about all I can think of at present. The following are experiments I would like to try, circumstances permitting. Take an iron liner about .130" thick (size before finishing) and…

scan0357 Letter to Automotive Products Co. arranging the delivery of castings.
View original record 1029 [c. to Rm.] Ev. Brakes EV/DB.11/JH. 7th. November, 1940. Automotive Products Co. Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. For the attention of Mr.F.G. Parnell. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the…

scan0358 Letter from Ferodo Ltd discussing brake lining performance, temperature, fade, squeal, and arranging a visit.
View original record Brakes FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 6th November, 1940. Rm/MHR4/ET. WES/ET.…

scan0359 Letter from Cornercroft Ltd. discussing manufacturing options for Phosphor Bronze Corrugated Plates.
View original record Brakes (Servo) CORNERCROFT LTD. TRADE ACE MARK ACE WORKS . COVENTRY TELEPHONES : COVENTRY 4123-4 - 5966-60580 S U B S I D I A R Y C O M P A N Y NORTHERN AIRCRAFT & ENGINEERING PRODUCTS LTD…

scan0360 Cover note attaching a copy of a letter received from Mr. F.G. Parnell concerning brakes.
View original record 1029 To Rm. c.c. to Rm/MHR. c.c. to Ev. Brakes Ev/DB.5/JH.8.11.40. We attach herewith a copy of a letter received from Mr. F.G. Parnell. Ev/DB.

scan0361 Letter from Automotive Products Co. Ltd. discussing brake assembly specifications and arranging a meeting.
View original record COPY OF A LETTER RECEIVED FROM Mr. PARNELL. Automotive Products Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. 4th. November, 1940. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. D.…

scan0362 Confirming the pattern for twelve brake cylinder castings is on hand and production will commence.
View original record Rm. 1029 file Brakes TB/JWW.12/EG.23.10.40. BRAKE CYLINDER TR.654/1. Further to your memo Rm.1/ML.18.10.40, we have the pattern of the above piece on hand. The twelve castings you have ordered in…

scan0363 The search for a Hispano car or one of its brake drums.
View original record 1029 S/W. Rm. Brakes LE1/C/6.11.40. With reference to your Rm15/ML31.10.40., I have been in touch with Jack Barclay but he has not got an Hispano car in stock and does not know of one. I am making…

scan0364 Short internal memo from 'Rm.' to 'JLE.' regarding the purchase of a drum for the brakes.
View original record 1079 JLE. from Rm. W/S. Brakes Rm.19/ML.12.11.40. Thanks for your Memo. LE.1/C/6.11.40. If you can buy a drum that will be excellent. Rm.

scan0365 Visit to Lockheed to inspect their brake testing equipment, specifically dynamometers.
View original record 1029 Brakes To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Rm/MHR. c. to Ev. Ev/DB.5/JH.15.11.40. Visit to Lockheeds. Nov. 12th. 1940. A copy of a letter and notes of subjects discussed at this visit received from Mr.…

scan0366 Demonstration of a Lockheed servo braking system mounted on a Wolseley 25 HP car.
View original record -2- They showed us mounted on a Wolseley 25 H.P. car the Lockheed servo, consisting of an oil circulating pump driven from the prop. shaft. Pressure on the pedal restricts the oil circulation and…

scan0367 Letter from Automotive Products Co. discussing brake modifications for the 'Myth' car.
View original record COPY. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS Co. TACHBROOK ROAD. LEAMINGTON SPA. 13th. November, 1940. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Attention Mr. D. Bastow. We are very pleased to have had an opportunity…

scan0368 Meeting notes regarding the 'Myth' car, discussing shoe factors, pedal travel, and brake assemblies.
View original record FGP/MF. 12.11.40. copy. NOTES ON MEETING HELD IN MR. PARNELL'S OFFICE ON TUESDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 1940. WITH REGARD TO ROLLS-ROYCE 'MYTH' CAR. Present: Mr. Bastow (Rolls-Royce). Mr. Rigby " Mr. Parnell…

scan0369 Summary of agreements regarding modifications, drawings, and component specifications for the experimental 'Myth' car.
View original record -2- Rolls-Royce agreed to carryout the above modifications, and to let us have Detailed drawings of the front and rearcarrier plates, also the dust covers; they will endeavour to let us have a brake…

scan0370 Letter to F. G. Parnell of Automotive Products Company regarding castings.
View original record 1029 Rm2/Dn 17th November 1 9 4 0. F. G. Parnell, Esq., AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter of the 14th. We will see what we can do about…

scan0371 Letter from Automotive Products Company requesting castings for Transverse Wheel Cylinders and 'Rippletto' Brakes for testing.
View original record AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. DIRECTORS: E B BOUGHTON W EMMOTT D T BROCK Tachbrook Road Leamington Spa TELEPHONE: LEAMINGTON SPA 1400 TELEGRAMS: AUTODUCTS PHONE LEAMINGTON SPA REG OFFICE: BROCK…

scan0372 Calculation of B.V brake pedal ratios for different mechanical and rationalised systems.
View original record 206 To Ev/DB. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.3/ET.29.10.40. 1029 B.V BRAKE PEDAL RATIOS. ------------------------- Taking a body weight of 3920 lbs. (weight of 9.B.V.) for a 32.2 ft/sec² deceleration, total…

scan0373 Page of calculations for pedal pressure and front to rear brake ratios.
View original record Rm/MHR.3/ET.29.10.40 - 2 - Thus for a 32.2 ft/sec² stop we require a pedal pressure of 12950 / 138.4 = 93.5 lbs. theoretically or 12950 / 95.3 = 136 lbs. actually. It will be noticed that the actual…

scan0374 Of drawings for Vauxhall front and rear brake drums.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. Rm/HH.1/SW.18.11.40. Vauxhall Brake Drums The following drawings have been detailed from samples supplied by Rm/Wym, and will be filed for reference purposes :-…

scan0375 Confirming receipt of 12 castings and ordering further quantities of wheel cylinder and bisector body castings.
View original record 1029 Rm/CTS. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.3/ET.18.11.40. This is to confirm that we have had 12 castings made in R.R.50 from wheel cylinder patterns PR.654/1 supplied by the Lockheed Brake Company, and that…

scan0376 Letter from the Experimental Department to Ferodo Ltd. requesting the manufacture of washers.
View original record 1929 Brakes EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 19th November, 1940. Rm/MHR.3/ET. Messrs. FERODO Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, STOCKPORT. Dear Sirs, Will you please make 2 dozen washers to the enclosed blue print…

scan0377 Dispatch request for aluminium castings to be sent to F.G. Parnell at Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd.
View original record Hd/FC. from Rm/MHR. Copy to D/BP. Rm/MHR.3/ET.26.11.40. Will you please despatch the accompanying aluminium castings:- 12 off PR 649/1 12 off PR 649/7 to:- F.G. PARNELL Esq., c/o Lockheed Hydraulic…

scan0378 Confirming the receipt of sealing washers from Ferodos Ltd. and noting an outstanding order.
View original record 1024 To G/Mt. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.7/ET.27.11.40. We have received direct 6 sealing washers in Ferodo S.561 from Ferodos Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. There are 18 more on order. O/N.753. Rm/MHR.

scan0379 Letter to Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of Bisector and wheel cylinder castings.
View original record 1029 Rm/MHR.6/ET. 27th November, 1940. The Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Lane, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Attention of Mr. F.G. PARNELL. Dear Sirs, We are despatching today a dozen…

scan0380 Status and suggested experiments for a rationalised brake system.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.S/ET.4.11.40. POSITION OF THE RATIONALISED BRAKE SYSTEM. --------------------------------------- The main items group themselves as follows:- 1. Servo. (a) Judders. (b)…

scan0381 Technical report discussing issues with gearboxes, oil ingress, servo drives, and brake lining wear.
View original record Rm/MHR.8/ET.4.11.40. - 2 - With the latest type of gearbox, one shield is fitted under the oil seal housing, and the other of slightly larger diameter has been sweated on to the spring plate, and also…

scan0382 Suggested experiments for brake systems including efficiency, clearances, handbrake, and equaliser tests.
View original record Rm/MHR.8/ET.4.11.40 - 3 - Suggested experiments are:- I. Efficiency curves for wedge pressures against pedal loads on 1-R-1 and 12-B-V, these two cars representing respectively bad and good rear…

scan0383 Brake faults, testing, and repairs for Captain Barnato's car.
View original record 1629 To Rm. from Rm/MHR. BRAKES ON CAPTAIN BARNATO'S CAR. --------------------------- We feel that this production B.V, having shown most of the faults one could expect, merits a report. When the car…

scan0384 Investigations into a servo squeak and groan, with proposed remedies.
View original record Rm/MHR.2/ET.13.11.40. - 2 - that it was first in the N.S.R. drum, the linings of which were renewed with no effect, and later, the O.S.F., which decision led to the removal of the front drums and…

scan0385 Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding a substitute clutch disc.
View original record Brakes (Servo) VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C.A.VANDERVELL. M.P.FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/4. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT &…

scan0386 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the despatch of Ferobestos/VG.100 sealing washers.
View original record Telephone Chapel-en-le-Frith 250 FERODO LIMITED CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT Telegrams Friction Phone Chapel-en-le-Frith Your Ref. Rm/MHR.3/ET. Ref. WES/ET. 23rd November, 1940. Messrs. Rolls-Royce…

scan0387 Letter from The Stainless Spinning Works clarifying a cost discrepancy for Spring Plates.
View original record Brakes (Servo) TEL. NO.: ASTON CROSS 1451. APPROVED BY THE AIR MINISTRY. THE STAINLESS SPINNING WORKS. PROPRIETOR: EUGENE P. BLAKE. SPECIALISING IN STAINLESS STEEL, DURALUMIN AND OTHER METALS FOR…

scan0388 Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding modifications to clutch discs based on drawing GB.4586/8.
View original record [Handwritten] Brakes (Servo) VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LTD. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C.A.VANDERVELL. G.A.VANDERVELL. M.P.FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/4. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED…

scan0389 Letter to the Aluminium Foundry regarding faulty hydraulic brake cylinder castings and a request for replacements.
View original record To Mr. Wheeler (Aluminium Foundry) 1029 Rm/CTS.4/ET.16.12.40. HYDRAULIC BRAKE CYLINDERS. A short time ago you supplied 12 castings from patterns supplied by us, which were numbered PR.654-1. We have…

scan0390 Letter to Automotive Products Co., Ltd. regarding casting alloys, brake drawings, and specific component dimensions.
View original record c. Rm. c. Ev. Ev/DB.1/RH. 1029 17.12.40. Automotive Products Co., Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the Attention of Mr.F.G.Parnell Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 12th. December, we…

scan0391 Letter from the Chassis Design Department discussing specifications for a water excluder.
View original record -2- required on the water excluder to carry it back round the drum. In other words, I am afraid we must ask you to allow for the extra .048" of the water excluder between the two halves of the…

scan0392 Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding a driving plate fitted with special clutch material for brakes/servo.
View original record Brakes (Servo) VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LTD. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C. A. VANDERVELL. G. A. VANDERVELL. M. P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/4. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS,…

scan0393 Problems with casting iron liners into aluminium brake drums, requesting a plating recommendation to prevent oxidation and electrolytic action.
View original record 1029 Mr. Gresham (Osmaston Road Laboratory) Copy to Rm. & Rm/MHR. Rm/GB.9/ET.20.12.40. This is to confirm our recent telephone conversation. In the past we have shrunk cast iron liners into aluminium…

scan0394 Letter to The Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd., regarding the despatch and composition of wheel cylinder castings.
View original record Rm/MHR.3/ET. 18th December, 1940. The Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Lane, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. F.G. Parnell. Dear Sirs, We are despatching today a…

scan0395 Despatch request for 12 experimental aluminium castings to be machined by Lockheed.
View original record Hd/FC. from Rm/MHR. Copy to D/BP. 1024 Rm/MHR.4/ET.18.11.40. Will you please despatch the accompanying aluminium castings:- 12 off PR 654/1. They are to go to:- F.G. Parnell Esq., c/o Lockheed…

scan0396 Requesting to identify the supplier of rubber dust covers for the handbrake on B.V, piece number GB.5171.
View original record To Roy/EAS. from Rm/MHR. 1029 Rm/MHR.5/LT.20.12.40. Will you please find out for us what company was responsible for supplying some rubber dust covers for the handbrake on B.V, the piece No. being…

scan0397 Front brakes, pivot, and suspension for the Myth project.
View original record To Hm. from EV/DE. Copy to Hm/HH. EV. FRONT BRAKES & PIVOT - MYTH FRONT SUSPENSION PL.376 attached shows the front brakes and pivot for the Myth front suspension. The brakes ar- Lockheed 2-leading…

scan0398 Proposing a series of tests for the 3.B.50 chassis.
View original record To Hs. from Hs/AHR. Copy to Hm/Wym. 1029 Re/AHR.1/ET.24.1 3.B.50 CHASSIS. I should like to suggest that, when 3.B.50 returns from Hs. to the Garage, I should be allowed to take the car over for a…

scan0399 Wheel hub modifications, cooling curves, and a mechanical petrol pump.
View original record Rm/MHR.1/Ef.24.12.40 - 2 - b) Also find the effect of special distance pieces and long studs on the hubs to separate the wheels and drums by say another ¼". From previous experience, this should make…

scan0400 Issues of oxidation and electrolytic action when casting iron liners into aluminium brake drums.
View original record Mr. Gresham (Osmaston Road Laboratory) Copy to Rm. & MHR. Brakes 1027 This is to confirm our recent telephone conversation. In the past we have shrunk cast iron liners into aluminium brake drums. This…

scan0401 Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. thanking them for a diary-calendar and sending Christmas wishes.
View original record Experimental Dept., File Brakes Rm.1/ML. 18.12.40. 1029 E.C.Brown,Esq., General Sales Manager, Automotive Products Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. Dear Sir, We wish to extend to you and your…

scan0402 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. sending a Desk Diary as a Christmas goodwill gesture.
View original record AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD. European Distributors & Spares Depots for:- HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC BRAKES FULLER TRANSMISSIONS BORG & BECK CLUTCHES "PUROLATOR" THE OIL…

scan0403 Requesting the despatch of experimental aluminium castings to Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd for machining.
View original record 1029 To Hd/FC. from Rm/MHR. Copy to D/BP. Rm/MHR.1/BT.4.1.41. Will you please despatch the accompanying aluminium castings to:- F.G. Parnell Esq., Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Co. Ltd., Tachbrook Road,…

scan0404 Request to issue an official order for 16 brake linings to Ferodos Ltd.
View original record 102g To Roy/AES. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.4/ET.10.1.41. Will you please issue an official order to Ferodos Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, Stockport, for 16 off Brake linings to GB.3760 in VG.91 material. O/N.…

scan0405 Request for the installation of additional lights and a switch for a car ramp at Clan Foundry.
View original record To EJJ/Mr.Cawser from Rm/Wym. 120g Rm/Wym.3/ET.13.1.41. Will you please issue the necessary instructions for 4 additional lights to be fitted up at Clan Foundry. These consist of 1 large light and 3…

scan0406 Arrangements for partition alterations at the Clan Foundry offices.
View original record To EJJ. from Rm/Wym. 1209 Rm/Wym.5/ET.13.1.41. Confirming our telephone conversation of this morning, will you please arrange for Messrs. Ford & Westons to make the necessary partition alterations to…

scan0407 Cover note accompanying a drawing of the Ferodo brake lining.
View original record 1029 To Roy/AES. from Rm/MHR. Rm/MHR.1/ET.14.1.41. With regard to our telephone conversation, here is the drawing of the ferodo brake lining. Rm/MHR.

scan0408 The best plating methods for cast iron liners intended for aluminium brake drums.
View original record 1029 To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Rm/GB Surely we can control the rate of cooling in the liner in a die-casting Rm. Rm/GB.7/ET.3.1.41. Mr. Gresham was asked for advice on the best plating for C.I.…

scan0409 Letter from Ferodo Ltd to the Experimental Department regarding the dispatch of missing VG.91 liners.
View original record Brakes FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams: FRICTION PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 3rd February 19 41 JNL/MF. Experimental…

scan0410 Letter to Automotive Products Co., Ltd. detailing design changes to the master cylinder and handbrake linkage.
View original record c. Ev. c. Rm. EV/DB.1/RH. 1029 11th February, 1941. Automotive Products Co., Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the Attention of Mr. F.G. Parnell. Dear Sirs, As arranged some time ago, I am…

scan0411 Letter discussing modifications to a master cylinder scheme, handbrake operation, and brake pedal spring.
View original record AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. [Handwritten top left]: EV/DB [Left Box]: European Distributors & Spares Depots for: HERCULES ENGINES TIMKEN AXLES "LOCKHEED" HYDRAULIC BRAKES FULLER TRANSMISSIONS…

scan0412 Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. requesting drawings of brake spiders to make a sample for testing.
View original record Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. -2- 19th February, 1941. Drawings of the Brake Spiders, etc., so that we may make up a sample Brake for test on the Dynamometer. Yours faithfully, AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY…

scan0413 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning the fitting of linings to brake shoes.
View original record Brakes NEW-HUDSON Ltd TELEGRAMS: WONDER BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: VIC. 2081 (8 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5th EDN BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD CONTRACTORS TO H.M.…

scan0414 Letter from Iliffe & Sons Ltd. regarding the braking system on the Bentley V.
View original record TELEPHONE: WATERLOO 3333 (50 LINES). TELEGRAMS: AUTOCARS, SEDIST, LONDON. Iliffe & Sons Ltd. Dorset House Stamford Street, London. S.E.1. 1029 24th February, 1941 W. A. Robotham, Esq., Rolls-Royce…

scan0415 Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming despatch of brake linings and shoes and acknowledging an increase in order.
View original record Brakes. 23E REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd TELEGRAMS: WONDER BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: VIC. 2951 (6 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN…

scan0416 Letter from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing a blueprint for producing Dust Covers.
View original record Brakes. TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." 23D BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. LTD. DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR, K.B.E., (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR)…

scan0417 Blueprints for a fan-cooled brake drum and subsequent production arrangements.
View original record To Rm/MHR. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. 1029 Rm/HH.7/SW.20.3.41. Handwritten: Brakes prints of :- Rm.688 Fan cooled brake drum. Handwritten: Rm We gave you yesterday two blue- It was arranged to produce the…

scan0418 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming an order for 8 brake segments based on drawing GB.3760.
View original record Brakes Telephone Chapel-en-le-Frith 250 FERODO LIMITED CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT Telegrams Friction Phone Chapel-en-le-Frith Your Ref. Rm/MHR.2/ET Ref. JNL/KM 11th March, 1941 Messrs, Rolls Royce…

scan0419 Requesting an official order for servo friction linings and inquiring about the supplier of brake shoe guides.
View original record To Roy/AES. from Rm/MHR. 1029 Rm/MHR.5/ST.17.3.41. Will you please issue an official order to Ferodo Ltd. for 3 servo friction linings to our drawing GB.4586, but in VG.91 material. O/N.753. Can you…

scan0420 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting three servo friction linings according to drawing GB.4586 in VG.91 material.
View original record 1029 Rm/MHR.4/ET. 17th March, 1941. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, STOCKPORT. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us three servo friction linings to our drawing GB.4586, but in VG.91 material.…

scan0421 Letter to the British Tyre & Rubber Company regarding a mandrel for dust covers and a rubber ring mould.
View original record 1029 17th March, 1941. Rm/MHR.3/ST. British Tyre & Rubber Company, Ltd., Oxford Works - Derby Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT. Attention of Mr. Birkbeck. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your blue print No. BN/1595…

scan0422 Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming the manufacture of a rubber dust cover and washer.
View original record 1029 Pm/MHR.6/ET. 21st March, 1941. The British Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd., Derby Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT. For the attention of Mr. Birkbeck. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that you will make a rubber dust…

scan0423 Letter to Messrs. George Salter Ltd. requesting the supply of 4 dozen springs as per a specific drawing.
View original record 1029 Rm/MHR.1/ST. 21st March, 1941. Messrs. George Salter Ltd., WEST BROMWICH. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with 4 dozen springs to our drawing No. GB.5289, of which we enclose a blue print.…

scan0424 Letter from Geo. Salter & Co Ltd acknowledging an order for 4 dozen springs for brakes.
View original record ESTABLISHED 1760 Geo. SALTER & Co LTD HEAD OFFICE & WORKS: WEST BROMWICH LONDON : 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. PHONE: MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS: SPRING BALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. 'PHONE: WEST BROMWICH 1331 (5…

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