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scan0001 Letter to the Institution of Auto. Engineers discussing experiments on brake linings and servo motor operating systems.
View original record x719 Exptl. Dept. HS/FJH.15/KW. 3rd January, 1934. C.G.Williams, Esq., Research Dept., The Institution of Auto. Engineers, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, London, W.4. Dear Sir, We were very interested by…

scan0002 Letter discussing the results of testing 28 types of brake lining material for squeaking and fading.
View original record -2- Up to the present we have tested about 28 types of lining material. Of these many were immediately turned down for squeaking, juddering, breaking up or some such reason. We enclose prints of all…

scan0003 Letter to the Institution of Auto. Engineers discussing experiments on brake lining friction and servo motors.
View original record x3609 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.15/KW. 3rd January, 1934. C. G. Williams, Esq., Research Dept., The Institution of Auto. Engineers, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, London, W.4. Dear Sir, We were very interested…

scan0004 The testing of various brake lining materials and their associated issues like squeaking and fading.
View original record -2- Hs/FJH.15/KW.3.1.35. Up to the present we have tested about 26 types of lining material. Of these many were immediately turned down for squeaking, juddering, breaking up or some such reason. We…

scan0005 Letter from The Institution of Automobile Engineers regarding brake lining tests for fading and squeaking.
View original record x719. The Institution of Automobile Engineers. TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 0444. TELEGRAMS: CHISWICK 0444. CGW/DA. Your Ref: HS/FJH.15/KW. RESEARCH DEPARTMENT. 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, London, W.4. January…

scan0006 Letter to F.J. Hardy regarding the decision to withhold the names of brake lining manufacturers.
View original record - 2 - Continued. F.J. Hardy Esq. ---------------- has decided/ that, for the time being, the names should not be divulged as the brake lining manufacturers feared that the report might be used for…

scan0007 The results of testing different servo linings.
View original record x779 To Hs/Rm. Hs/WB.3/KW. 8.1.35. Servo Linings. We have tried out S.4947 servo linings on 20-G-IV and 1-B-IV. In each case after fitting these liners the brakes were very poor and spongy. On 20-G-IV…

scan0008 Urgent internal request to obtain servo lining discs from Messrs. Ferodo for experimental use on Bentley and 25 HP vehicles.
View original record x719 To Roy. Hs/FJH.1/KW. 8.1.35. URGENT. Will you please obtain from Messrs. Ferodo the following Servo Lining Discs :- 24 Discs to our Drawing No. G.56065 in VM. 30 material. The above are required…

scan0009 Poor performance of S.4947 servo linings and their successful replacement with Mintex linings.
View original record Handwritten: Hardy. Can you explain this please? Pm Handwritten: x3409 To Hs/Rm. Hs/WB.3/KW. 8.1.35. Servo Linings. We have tried out S.4947 servo linings on 20-G-IV and 1-B-IV. In each case after…

scan0010 The procurement of linings from The British Belting & Asbestos Co.Ltd.
View original record +3409 Roy. From Hs/FJH. Hs/FJH.6/MA.12.1.35. Will you please obtain from The British Belting & Asbestos Co.Ltd., 59 Southwark Street, London, S.E.1. the following :- 12 linings to our Drawing…

scan0011 The poor performance of S.4947 linings, leading to the discontinuation of tests and a return to VM.30 material.
View original record 43409 G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/FJH.22/KW.18.1.35. We note from your Daily Report sheet of 14.1.35 on 21-G-IV that the S.4947 linings were not as effective as…

scan0012 Testing of Duron material for servo discs and arranging for further tests on new samples.
View original record Rm Hs/Rm. x3409 BY/32/N.22.1.35. Re: Duron Material for Servo Discs. With reference to the tests which we carried out recently on' Duron material for servo discs, I discussed this matter with Mr…

scan0013 Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd arranging a visit regarding tests of Servo Friction Discs.
View original record x3409 TELEGRAMS: INDUSTRIAL DEPT. SCANDINAVIA BOROH LONDON AUTO DEPT. SCANDINAVIA BOROH LONDON ASBESTOS DEPT. AMIANTE BOROH LONDON EXPORT DEPT. SCANDILEX LONDON BRITISH BELTING & ASBESTOS LTD…

scan0014 Duron Servo Linings concluding they are unsuitable for use on cars.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. +3409 REFERENCE :- Hs/AFM.1/KW.25.2.35. Subject of Report:- Duron Servo Linings submitted for test. General Conclusions :- Neither are suitable for use on cars. Copies…

scan0015 Test report on two types of Duron Servo Linings, one woven and one moulded.
View original record To By. Hs/AFM.1/KW.25.2.35. Duron Servo Linings submitted for Test. We have tested both linings and the results are as follows :- Duron G.5579 Woven Material gives a high output when cold but has a…

scan0016 Graph plotting the co-efficient of friction against temperature for Duron servo linings.
View original record DURON SERVO LININGS. CO-EFFICIENT OF FRICTION TEMPERATURE. - DEGREES.F. DISINTEGRATED COMPLETELY HERE G.55679. 1ST RUN G.5579. 3RD. RUN 45% DECREASE IN OUTPUT 22.2.35

scan0017 Urgent internal order request for twelve Raybestos Clutch Discs.
View original record x 3409 Roy. Hs/GWH.17/KW.27.2.35. Will you please order :- 12, Raybestos Clutch Disc, FF1. Piece No. G.56662. These are urgently required. Hs/GWH.

scan0018 Letter to Raybestos Balaco Ltd requesting 12 sample Raybestos FF1 clutch friction discs for testing.
View original record +3409 Exptl. Dept. Hs/GWH.1/KW. 28th February, 1935. Messrs. Raybestos Balaco Ltd., Southwark St., London, S.E.1. Dear Sirs, We have been informed that you supply the Borg & Beck Co. with your…

scan0019 Letter from Raybestos-Belaco Ltd regarding an order for 12 clutch discs and a potential manufacturing delay.
View original record TELEPHONE NO HOP 1176-1177. TELEGRAMS: "RAYBELAC, BOROH, LONDON." CABLES: "RAYBELAC, LONDON." BENTLEY'S WESTERN UNION 5 LETTER CODES. Raybestos-Belaco Ltd EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORS OF RAYBESTOS PRODUCTS…

scan0020 Typed letter to Mr. Dalmaine arranging a meeting following a telephone call.
View original record 43409 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.25/KW. 8th March, 1935. E.D. Dalmaine Esq., "Kingswood" Streetsbrook Rd., Solihull, Birmingham. Dear Mr. Dalmaine, Re. your telephone message of to-day. It would be quite…

scan0021 Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. F.J. Hardy.
View original record TELEGRAMS: INDUSTRIAL DEPT. SCANDINAVIA BOROH LONDON AUTO DEPT. AMIANTE BOROH LONDON ASBESTOS DEPT. SCANDILEX LONDON EXPORT DEPT. SCANDILEX LONDON TELEPHONE: HOP 6071 (4 LINES) CODES: PRIVATE,…

scan0022 Confirming a telephone order for Ferodo servo linings and requesting a covering order.
View original record To O.O. 4719 Hs/Gry.13/KW.13.3.35. We have to-day telephoned to Ferodos for 12. Servo Linings to G. 80172, but in VM.30 material. Will you therefore please send them a covering order. Order No. 54102.…

scan0023 Memo regarding a hold-up of clutch friction material for the 20/25 model.
View original record Rm 20/25 Clutch I have managed to hold up entirely on clutch friction material until now but will have to release something for E? onwards next week say decision this week end without fail By

scan0024 The ordering of Bentley clutch linings.
View original record To By: x719 Hs/Rm.6/KW.20.3.35. Bentley Clutch Linings. Will you please arrange for VM.20 linings to be ordered for the new clutch on the Bentley. Whilst we should prefer that you do not obtain large…

scan0025 Letter to Ferodo Limited confirming dimensions for Girling brake linings.
View original record +1180 Exptl. Dept. 29th March, 1935. Hs/Gry.18/KW. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, This is just to confirm ringing you up this afternoon for some…

scan0026 To the Order Office confirming a telephone order for linings from Messrs. Ferodo.
View original record 4180 To Order Office. Hs/Gry.19/KW.29.3.35. We have to-day ordered by telephone from Messrs. Ferodo, Chapel-en-le-Frith :- 16. Linings in B.Z. Material, 12" outside diameter, 1.5" wide, 100° arc of…

scan0027 Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. detailing the unsuitability of their FF1 material servo linings after testing.
View original record X3409 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.2/KW. 13th April, 1935. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. For the attention of Mr. Barker. Dear Sirs, Re 20/25 HP. Servo Linings in FF1…

scan0028 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding test results and issues with B.Z. brake linings.
View original record L1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.18/KW. 15th April, 1935. F. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Many thanks for sending the B.Z. linings for our test Girling brake…

scan0029 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding unsuitable brake servo linings.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. GRX X 3409 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0030 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. discussing the friction characteristics and manufacturing process of Servo Linings F.F.1 material.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Handwritten: Qby 3 Heln X3409 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET,…

scan0031 Page two of a letter from Borg & Beck Company Limited regarding further tests.
View original record Continuation No. 2 Rolls-Royce Ltd. 18th April, 1935. further tests as suggested above. In the meantime assuring you of our best attention at all times, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED…

scan0032 Follow-up letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding tests on servo linings.
View original record X3609 Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS:…

scan0033 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the high-temperature performance of brake linings and potential drum scoring.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. X1180 FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS…

scan0034 Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of F.F.1 servo lining material and its unsuitability for use.
View original record X3409 Exptl. Dept: 1st May, 1935. Hs/FJH.20/KW. Your Ref: TS/HTB/EA. Messrs. Borg & Beck Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Attention Mr. H.F. Barker. Dear Sirs, Re your letters of…

scan0035 Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd discussing the results of tests on brake servo linings made from F.F.1 material.
View original record Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. F.J. Hardy - X3409 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROOK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W.1.…

scan0036 Letter to Messrs. Morgan Crossley & Co. Ltd. requesting information on a suitable friction lining material for a brake servo motor.
View original record X1181 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.19/KW. 12th June, 1935. Messrs. Morgan Crossley & Co.Ltd., Miles Platting, Manchester. Dear Sirs, We are in search of a better friction lining material for the servo motor of…

scan0037 Letter requesting six sample discs based on print G.56065 for testing purposes.
View original record -2- Hs/FJH.19/KW.12.6.35. If you think your linings would be an improvement over the one we are using at present, we should be very glad if you would send us six sample discs to the enclosed print…

scan0038 Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co Ltd regarding a friction lining for a servo motor brake system.
View original record Hs/FJH X1181 TELEPHONE: COLLYHURST 1711 TELEGRAMS: WICK MANCHESTER MORGAN, CROSSLEY & CO LTD Manufacturers of TENOID REGISTERED TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS TENOID WORKS . HULME HALL LANE…

scan0039 Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. regarding a material for a brake system.
View original record MORGAN, CROSSLEY & CO., LTD. Sheet No. 2...... Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited. D e r b y. -------------------------- 17th June, 1935. material we submit to you will overcome the problem with which you…

scan0040 Clarifying the use of RAD-13 and VM-30 servo linings, specifying that the Spectre model requires VM-30 linings.
View original record X 1180 To By: Hs/Gry.24/KW.5.7.35. With regard to Rm's telephone message regarding the use of RAD-13 liners on all cars with fully floating servos, this does not apply to the Spectre. VM-30 linings…

scan0041 Incorrectly fitted splined servo linings and a clearance issue on Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP models.
View original record X1180 To HHG, Re/FJH.7/RM.8.7.35. Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP. Servos with Splined Linings. We noticed recently that on 21-G-IV servo the linings had been filed on the outside dia. and on the width of…

scan0042 Letter from a supplier submitting four types of asbestos-based and non-asbestos friction linings for brake system experiments.
View original record TELEPHONE: COLLYHURST 1711 TELEGRAMS: WICK MANCHESTER X1181 BRANCH OFFICES AT LONDON BIRMINGHAM SHEFFIELD GLASGOW MORGAN, CROSSLEY & Cº LṬP Manufacturers of TENOID REGISTERED TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0043 Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of liners and offering expertise on friction materials.
View original record MORGAN, CROSSLEY & CO., LTD. Sheet No. 2 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 24th July, 1935. We have asked Mr. Craven, our Representative, to deliver these liners personally. If at that time you may…

scan0044 Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co Ltd regarding vibration damper linings and friction materials for a servo motor.
View original record TELEPHONE: COLLYHURST 1711 TELEGRAMS: WICK MANCHESTER X1181 MORGAN, CROSSLEY & CO LTD Manufacturers of TENOID REGISTERED TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS TENOID WORKS . HULME HALL LANE MANCHESTER 10…

scan0045 Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co., Ltd. regarding material characteristics for eliminating squeak.
View original record MORGAN, CROSSLEY & CO., LTD. Sheet No 2......... 19th. August, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. characteristics with less loss at high temperatures, and may possibly make some contribution to…

scan0046 Letter to Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. concerning friction linings, a damper arrangement and a servo face.
View original record X1181 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.11/KW. 23rd August, 1935. Messrs. Morgan, Crossley & Co.Ltd., Tenoid Works, Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester 10. For the attention of J. Hartley-Taylor Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank…

scan0047 Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co Ltd regarding the supply of a suitable material for vibration damper experiments.
View original record X1181 TELEPHONE: COLLYHURST 1711 TELEGRAMS: WICK MANCHESTER MORGAN, CROSSLEY & CO LTD Manufacturers of TENOID REGISTERED TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS TENOID WORKS . HULME HALL LANE MANCHESTER 10…

scan0048 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding tests on composite brake drums and servo linings.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.16/KW. 12th September, 1935. J.N. Longley, Esq. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, We have decided to do some more tests with aluminium and steel…

scan0049 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding squeaking issues with VM.30 material in servo motors and requesting samples of RAD-13.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.11/KW. 19th September,1935. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of J.N. Longley Esq. Dear Sirs, We have for some time been carrying out prolonged tests…

scan0050 Official order for brake linings from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/AFM.35/KW.20.9.35. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for the following brake linings :- 8 pieces to Drawing No. GB.1527. 8 " " " " GB.1528. As these are…

scan0051 Request to Ferodo Limited for linings for 14' Bentley shoes for the Experimental Department.
View original record X.180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.34/KW. 20th September,1935. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, Will you please send to A.F. Martindale, Experimental Dept., the following linings for 14"…

scan0052 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming a telephone conversation regarding the production of discs.
View original record X1980 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0053 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the suitability of R.A.D. material and ordering 12 discs of amended VM.30 material.
View original record X1150 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.32/KW. 23rd September,1935. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Your Ref: JNL/TS. For the attention of J.N.Longley Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the…

scan0054 Request to send an official order to Ferodo Ltd. for servo discs for use on Bentley and 20/25 HP models.
View original record X1180 To Roy. Hs/FJH.2/KW.24.9.35. Will you please send to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. an official order for the servo discs ordered in our letters Hs/FJH.11/KW.19.9.35 and Hs/FJH.32/KW.23.9.35, copies of…

scan0055 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. correcting previously quoted drawing numbers for M.R. linings.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. HS/AFM.12/KW. 24th September,1935. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Your Ref: SALES/GSB/UCB. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 23rd inst. We regret that we…

scan0056 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding brake lining recommendations for an austenitic steel structure.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE &…

scan0057 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the confidential results of composite brake drum trials and material expansion properties.
View original record From FERODO LIMITED. Sheet No. 2 G.H.Grylls Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 26th. September 1935. to quote to you the results we obtained, but it will perhaps be as well to treat this report as…

scan0058 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the supply and despatch of linings.
View original record X 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED Telegrams: LE-FRITH (4 Lines) CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REG'D TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT,…

scan0059 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the dispatch and specifications of servo discs.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0060 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning experimental Servo discs and a new bonded asbestos lining.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CODES:…

scan0061 Invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for Ferodo Liners and seeking authorization for payment.
View original record GRY- Do you know anything of these? Rm Hs. G/Cam/CA.34/DW.4.10.35. We have an invoice from Ferodo Ltd., dated 23rd ulto., on which we are charged 1/9¼d each for 8 GB.1527 Ferodo Liners and 9d each for…

scan0062 Request to fit RAD-13 servo linings to vehicles 21-G-IV and 6-B-IV.
View original record To RHC. X1180 Hs/FJH.15/KW.7.10.35. Will you please fit the RAD-13 servo linings which we have handed to you to 21-G-IV and 6-B-IV. Hs/F.J.Hardy.

scan0063 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing brake drum liners, zinc wound linings for the Phantom III, and experiments on composite drums.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.27/KW. 7th October, 1935. J.N. Longley, Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Many thanks for your two letters. We are obtaining brake drum liners…

scan0064 Request to place an official order with Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for two types of liners.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/Cam. X1180 Hs/Rm.4/KW.8.10.35. G/Cam/CA.34/DW.4.10.35. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for 8. GB.1527 Liners at 1/9¼d. each, and 8. GB.1526 Ferodo Liners…

scan0065 The discontinuation of a black dressing on Ferodo M.R. brake linings for Bentley chassis.
View original record Hs/Rm. BY/EM.9/J.8.10.35. GRY FERRODO M.R. BRAKE LININGS FOR BENTLEY CHASSIS. --------------------------------------------- Our Inspection Dept. have drawn our attention to the fact that the last…

scan0066 The lack of black dressing on M.R. brake linings for Bentley vehicles.
View original record To By. X1180 Hs/Gry.12/KW.9.10.35. M.R. Brake Linings - Bentley. Replying to your By/EM.9/J.8.10.35, we do not see that there can be any disadvantage in the linings that have no black dressing, as all…

scan0067 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing Austenitic iron, brake linings, composite drums, and a new zinc wire Ferodo Bonded Asbestos material.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0068 Cessation of manufacturing of F.B.A. brake linings by Ferodo and a request to obtain their new S.5805 lining.
View original record To RHC. X1180 Hs/Gry.8/KW.16.10.35. Brake Linings. Ferodo want to stop manufacturing the brass wound F.B.A. lining we use on 20/25 and Phantom chassis. Will you please obtain the necessary pieces of…

scan0069 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding automatic brake adjustments, brake linings, and crankshaft damper materials.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 17th October, 1935. J.N. Longley, Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Many thanks for our visit last Monday. We were very interested in…

scan0070 Ordering and fitting specifications for cast iron liners in aluminium brake housings.
View original record Hs/Gry. x1181 BY/EM.17/J.18.10.35. LINERS FOR FITTING TO ALUMINIUM BRAKE HOUSINGS. We have ordered from the British Piston Ring Co, six cast iron liners in accordance with your sketch for the above…

scan0071 Receiving bearings from Ransome & Marles and ordering discs from Ferodo for clutch testing.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/Gry.18/KW.31.10.35. We have received from Ransome & Marles 3 of their XLJ. 1 1/4 bearings with oilite cages, to test on clutch thrust bearings. Will you please send them an official…

scan0072 Request to cut micro-structure specimens from a 'Brico' brake drum liner.
View original record To RHC. X1181 Hs/AFM.24/KW.5.11.35. Micro-Structure Specimens from "Brico" Brake Drum Liner. Herewith one "Brico" liner. Will you please remove from this three strips 1/2" wide, as marked, at A, B and…

scan0073 Order for undrilled Bentley rear footbrake linings from Ferodo's.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/AFM.19/KW.11.11.35. Brake Linings for Aluminium Composite Drums - Bentley. Will you please order from Ferodo's the following pieces of Bentley rear footbrake linings. Apart from the…

scan0074 Difficulties with forged N.M.C. liners for Aluminium Composite Brake Drums, requesting an order for centrifugally cast liners.
View original record By/Mr. Marriot. ? 118/ HS/AFM.30/KW.19.11.35. Aluminium Composite Brake Drums. We have heard nothing further from you about the forged N.M.C. liners for the above. We conclude that the manufacturers…

scan0075 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the analysis and testing of liners for aluminium brake drums.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. 23rd November,1935. Hs/AFM.6/KW. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Your Ref: JNL/KM. Dear Mr. Longley, When I came over to see you with…

scan0076 Letter discussing issues with rivets and brakes on Phantom III and Bentley chassis.
View original record -2- Hs/AFM.6/KW.23.11.35. Thank you very much for sending the rivets in non-scoring brass. I am afraid I did not make myself very clear on the telephone, as the rivets you sent were not for a Phantom…

scan0077 The closing page of a letter concerning Mr. Grylls studying manufacturing methods in the United States.
View original record -3- Hs/AFM.6/KW.23.11.35. Mr. Grylls is at present in the United States "studying their methods of manufacture" to put it politely! I am, Yours sincerely, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED.

scan0078 Micro-examination report on 'Brico' brake liners made from 'Brimal' cast iron.
View original record Copy for Ferodo's Micro-Examination Report. M1080. To Hs/Gry. HL2/AG.19.11.35. Laboratory. c.c. E. c.c. B.V. MARTINDALE Brake Liners. The "Brico" liner made in "Brimal" austenitic cast iron, and…

scan0079 Page detailing the properties and handling of 'Brimal' iron, including hardness and thermal conductivity.
View original record -2- The "Brimal" iron has a Brinell hardness of 179-195, but has a much greater tendency to work-harden, so that it is difficult to saw by hand. This initial ductility may give rise to dragging, and…

scan0080 Requesting photomicrographs of millenite drums following a discussion on brake scoring on a Phantom III.
View original record X1180 To H1. Yesterday I had occasion to visit Mr. J.N. Longley, the Chief Chemist of Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. We discussed, amongst other things, the scoring of brake drums on Phantom III by the linings.…

scan0081 Requesting an order for zinc-loaded F.B.A. friction lining pieces from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record X1180 To Roy. Hs/AFM.15/KW.28.11.35. Will you please order from Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. the following pieces of friction lining in their F.B.A. zinc loaded material. 4 pieces to each of the following…

scan0082 Letter from Ferodo Limited detailing preliminary test results on two brake drum liners and their coefficients of expansion.
View original record FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. CODES: WESTERN UNION…

scan0083 Invoice for Ferodo Discs for which the Stores Department has no record of receipt.
View original record Hs/Gry. C. to G/Mt. C. to Roy/Ms. RM Martindale Do you know anything of this? RM G/Cam/EM/59/KI.3.12.35 We have received an invoice from Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, dated 2nd ulto. rendered in…

scan0084 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the coefficient of expansion of rings, rivet failures, and requests for photomicrographs.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. HS/AFM.12/KW. 5th December,1935. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Your Ref: JNL/IS. Dear Mr. Longley, Many thanks for measuring the…

scan0085 Micro-examination report on an 'N.M.C.' Austenitic Steel Brake Liner.
View original record X1180 Micro-Examination Report. M1094. To Hs/Gry. HL2/AG.18.12.35. Laboratory. E. BY. [crossed out] "N.M.C." Austenitic Steel Brake Liner. As requested we have examined sections of the above cut from…

scan0086 Laboratory photomicrograph showing material grain structure.
View original record To Hs/Gry. To accompany Report M1094. R.R. 403 (10H) (92117-1-10-35) J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1/346 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS.

scan0087 The booking of six G.82602 Ferodo Discs for a works order.
View original record To G/Mt. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to G/Cam. X1180 Hs/Gry.7/KW.23.12.35. G/Cam/WM.59/KI.3.12.35. Will you please arrange to have booked in - 6. G.82602 Ferodo Discs. Works Order No. 54117. Hs/Gry.

scan0088 Letter inviting the Chief Chemist of Ferodo Limited to discuss brake drum materials and 'Brimal' iron.
View original record X118D Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.4/KW. 1st January, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, I understand that there are certain matters…

scan0089 Letter from Ferodo Limited arranging a meeting to discuss photomicrographs of 'Brinal'.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.…

scan0090 Letter to J.N. Longley of Ferodo Ltd. arranging a meeting for lunch.
View original record X 1180 Hs/AFM.11/KW. Exptl. Dept. 4th January, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Many thanks for your letter. Wednesday, January 8th,…

scan0091 Order of F.B.A. parts with zinc bonding from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record X1180 To Roy. Hs/AFM.9/KW.6.1.36. Will you please order from Ferodo Ltd. the following F.B.A. with zinc bonding. G.B.751 - 12 pieces. G.B.754 - 12 pieces. These are standard Bentley rear in size and…

scan0092 Providing the maker's number for Ferodo Zinc Bonded asbestos to be fitted to experimental steel brake shoes.
View original record X1180 To By. c. to By/Mr.D'Aeth. Hs/AFM.2/KW.10.1.36. Ferodo Zinc Bonded asbestos. With reference to Hs/AFM.5/KW.12.12.35, in which we asked for F.B.A. Zinc Bonded material to be fitted to all steel…

scan0093 Quotation for manufacturing N.M.C. steel rings for brake liners via a centrifugal casting process.
View original record Hs. c.Hs/Mr.Martindale. X1181 GRY see me BY/EM.9/J.11.1.36. N.M.C. STEEL FOR RINGS FOR BRAKE LINERS. We are now in receipt of a quotation from Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Limited, from which it…

scan0094 Instruction to bond experimental steel brake shoes with zinc instead of brass, designating the material as 'F.B.A.'.
View original record BY/TWD. c. Hs/Rm. c. Hs/AFM. X1180 BY.5/G.13.1.36. CHASSIS) - BRAKE MATERIAL. In accordance with Hs/AFM.2/KW.10.1.36. will you kindly arrange that in future all experimental material ordered for steel…

scan0095 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the despatch and testing procedures for Bentley axle tubes and various brake drums.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.6/KW. 25th January, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, I have arranged for the despatch to you of :- 1…

scan0096 Wear test procedures for various materials and requesting a photomicrograph of 'Millenite' iron.
View original record -2- (2) Place aluminium drum on rig and rotate at same speed (whatever it is) and using same brake torque, measure the steady temperature attained. (3) Repeat (2), but with millenite helical drum, the…

scan0097 Internal request to order F.B.A. pieces from Ferodo Ltd. for use with Bentley brake drums.
View original record X1180 To Roy. c. to RHC. Hs/AFM.4JH.29.1.36. Will you please order from Ferodo Ltd., the following pieces of F.B.A. in the quality known to the makers as S.5805. CB. 752 12 pieces. CB. 750 12 pieces.…

scan0098 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the receipt, testing, and supply of brake and hub components.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0099 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the heat treatment of S.5805 material and testing of F.B.A. brass bonding.
View original record X-1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.21/KW. 4th February, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, To confirm what I said on the telephone this morning.…

scan0100 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning an issue with expansion under high temperature in supplied parts and outlining corrective actions for current and future orders.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES). TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.…

scan0101 Fitting new Ferodo S.5806 brake material, its properties, and a temporary seizure issue.
View original record To RHC. c. to FD. c. to MX. X 1180 HS/AFM.9/JH. 20.2.36. Ferodo S.5806. We are fitting this material to new cars, in place of P.M.A. because of its high wear resistance and because it does not easily…

scan0102 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. arranging a works visit and thanking them for assistance with the development of light alloy drums.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.11/KW. 24th February, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, Dear Mr. Longley, Thank you for your letter of the 22nd February, and your invitation…

scan0103 Invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for 200 Special Brass Rivets.
View original record RM Roy G/Cam/CA56/NR.26.2.36 We have an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. dated 23rd. January on which we are charged 13/-d. the lot for 200 Special Brass Rivets, which they say were ordered by Mr. Martindale…

scan0104 Official order for 200 special brass rivets from Ferodo Co. Ltd.
View original record X118D. To Roy. c. to G/Cam. HS/AFM.2/JH.2.3.36. G/Cam/CA.56/NR.36.2.36. Will you please pass an official order to Ferodo Co.Ltd., for the following:- 200 Special Brass Rivets at 13/0d. HS/AFM.

scan0105 Letter to Ferodo Limited requesting recommendations for alternative clutch lining materials.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.10/KW. 3rd March, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We should be glad to know whether you can recommend S.5805…

scan0106 Request to dispatch two brake drums made from carbon steel and cylinder iron for testing by Ferodo's.
View original record To RHC, X 1180 HS/AFM.3/JH.5.3.36. Tests of brake drums by Ferodo's Will you please arrange for the despatch of the two brake drums handed to you herewith by passenger train to :- J.N.Longley Esq.…

scan0107 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the testing of various brake drum materials including carbon steel, cylinder iron, and 'Lepaz' iron.
View original record X 1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.14/KW. 5th March, 1936. J.N.Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, I am sending you under separate cover the 0.9% carbon…

scan0108 Order for 50 sets of F.B.A. brake linings for a Phantom III, and the plan to switch to S.5805 material.
View original record X1180 To By/Cgh. c. to BY/TWD. Hs/AFM.8/KW.11.3.36. Brake Linings for Ph.III. We have ordered 50 sets of linings made of F.B.A. for this car. When these are used up we want to change to S.5805, on…

scan0109 Urgent internal memo to order brake lining material for the Phantom III hand brake.
View original record To Roy. X 1180 Hs/AFM.10/JH.12.3.36. Phantom III Hand Brake. Will you please order from Ferodo Ltd., 12 pieces of the material known as "Fibre H.D." to the following drawing:- G. 81811. This lining…

scan0110 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming an order for three clutch discs of M.Z. quality.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company X 1180 FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE &…

scan0111 Letter from Ferodo Limited advising on the dispatch of three M.Z. clutch discs.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0112 Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. urgently requesting a sample of 'Ferodo No.6' material for inspection.
View original record X 11.80 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.15/KW. 24th March, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, Further to our telephone conversations of this morning, we…

scan0113 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of two No.6 quality discs by passenger train.
View original record X 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.…

scan0114 Order of various parts from Ferodo Ltd. for Bentley and 20/25 models.
View original record To Roy. c. to RHC. X 1180 HS/AFM.7/JH.27.3.36. Will you please order from the Ferodo Ltd., the following pieces of S.5805 :- GB.750 - 12 pieces ) GB.751 - " " ) BENTLEY. GB.752 - " " ) GB.754 - " " )…

scan0115 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the development of a brake friction lining with minimal fade for racing purposes.
View original record X 118D Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.21/KW. 1st April, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, We are very anxious to find a brake friction lining…

scan0116 Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. requesting information on the inclusion of litharge in their materials.
View original record X.1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.18/KW. 8th April, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, When we were discussing the characteristics of your "No.6"…

scan0117 Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. chasing blueprints for brake linings for testing.
View original record Richard Klinger, Ltd. MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR GASKETS & BRAKE LININGS DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH. CHARLES KLINGER, (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP, (BRITISH, CZECH ORIGIN) THEODORE WALFORD,…

scan0118 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the use and properties of Litharge (Lead Oxide) in friction and clutch linings.
View original record FERODO LIMITED All Communications to be addressed to the Company. TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0119 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the use of Litharge and Atomised Lead in rubber mixing.
View original record From FERODO LIMITED. Sheet No. 2 Dr. F. Llewellyn Smith, Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 9th. April 1936. For the above reasons we should never consent to using Litharge in a rubber mixing for our particular…

scan0120 Request to order two clutch discs from Ferodos for a Ph.III Clutch.
View original record X1180 To Roy. Hs/Smth.11/KW.15.4.36. Ph.III Clutch. Will you please order from Ferodos, 2 Discs 13½" x 9½" x .125" in "Ferodo No. 6" material. Hs/Smth.

scan0121 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding information on the inclusion of litharge in rubber base friction materials.
View original record X.1182 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.26/KW. 15th April, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Thank you for your letter of the 9th inst., giving us information on…

scan0122 Recommending the use of Ferodo No.6 material for Ph.III clutches.
View original record To By. c. to E. c. to De. c. to Hdy. +1180 HS/Smth.S/JH.17.4.36. Ph.III Clutches. We have now run clutches lined with "Ferodo No.6" material on two cars, and can confirm that it gives a very smooth…

scan0123 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the decision to use their No.6 linings for Phantom III cars.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.20/KW. 20th April, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, We have decided to use Ferodo No.6 linings on the first at least of…

scan0124 Letter declining an offer for free sample brake linings due to company policy and current workload.
View original record X1187 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.22/KW. 24th April, 1936. Messrs. R. Einger Ltd., 120, Southwark Street, LONDON, S.E.1. Your Ref: RH/DS. Dear Sirs, With reference to your offer to supply us with free sample…

scan0125 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding a clutch lining failure and arranging a meeting to discuss material strength.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept., Hs/smth.16/JH. 25th April, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We have had a case of a clutch lining in American "Hyco"…

scan0126 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. seeking confirmation about the suitability of 'No.6' material against a carbon steel flywheel.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.18/KW. 29th April, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, During our visit to you on Monday last we understood you to…

scan0127 Letter from Ferodo Limited returning a Raybestos disc left behind by Dr. F. Llewellyn Smith.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE &…

scan0128 Internal request to order several pieces of Ferodo material with specific delivery and processing instructions.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/AFM.10/KW.30.4.36. Will you please order the following pieces of Ferodo 6077. GB.750 12 pieces. " 751 12 " " 752 12 " " 754 12 " G.100789 24 " This material is not to be delivered…

scan0129 The standardization of Ferodo S.5805 brake linings for the Phantom III model.
View original record To By. c. to E. c. to By/TWD. X1180 Hs/AFM.3/KW.30.4.36. Phantom III Brake Linings. We wish to standardise Ferodo S.5805 on all brakes (i.e., hand, & front and rear foot brakes) from the 31st chassis…

scan0130 Letter to Ferodo Limited detailing the results of tensile strength tests on Ferodo 'No.6' and Raybestos 'Hyco' material samples.
View original record X118D Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.20/KW. 30th April, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Thank you for returning the Raybestos disc which we left behind…

scan0131 Comparison of centrifugal stress on 'Hyco' and 'No.6' materials or designs.
View original record -2- Hs/Smth.20/KW.30.4.36. These figures confirm the theory that there is a weakest direction for "Hyco". We are pleased to see that the joint does not appear to cause a weakness in "No.6". The actual…

scan0132 Letter from Ferodo Limited's Chief Chemist discussing the performance of No. 6 type clutch material against various steel plates and cast iron.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company LE Smith FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0133 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding flywheel and pressure plate materials for the Phantom III and Bentley models.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. 4th May, 1936. Hs/Smth.11/KW. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel en-le-Frith, Stockport. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 30th ult.,…

scan0134 Parts request for six 10 1/2 inch clutch discs for a 20/25 model, addressed to Ferodo.
View original record X1180 5.5.36. FERODO, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. PLEASE SEND SIX 10 1/2" DISCS FOR 20/25 CLUTCH IN M.Z. SMITH, ROYCAR.

scan0135 Note on the value of Ferodo Bonded Asbestos liners not to be fitted to the Phantom III Chassis brakes.
View original record R. By Hs. Sft. X1180 ROY/S12 P.5.5.36. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Brakes. Please note the approximate value of the Ferodo Bonded Asbestos liners G.81811, G.84237, G.84238 and G.84239 which are not to be…

scan0136 Requesting an order be placed with Ferodo for six M.Z. Clutch Discs for a 25 HP clutch.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/Smth.25/KW.5.5.36. 25 HP. Clutch. for - Will you please pass an order to Ferodo Six M.Z. Clutch Discs 10½" x 8.4 x .187". We asked for these by telegram to-day. Hs/Smth.

scan0137 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding fitting Bentley shoes for the Le Mans race.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.8/KW. 9th May, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, I am sending you a further set of Bentley shoes, which will…

scan0138 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding brake liners for Bentley shoes and a new product reference.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 18 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0139 Authorisation to pay an invoice from Ferodo Limited for two discs.
View original record Hs. Copy to Roy GRY SMITH G/Cam/CA.20/WP.13.5.36. We have an invoice from Ferodo Limited dated 8th inst., on which we are charged 4/10d each nett for 2 Ferodo Discs 13½" x 9½" x .125" which was sent…

scan0140 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting tests on the bursting speed and fade characteristics of 'No.6' clutch facing material.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/KW. 14th May, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We very much want to find the actual bursting speed of one of our…

scan0141 Requesting a covering order for two Ferodo discs.
View original record X1180 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/Smth.3/KW.15.5.36. G/Cam/CA.20/WP.13.5.36. Will you please pass a covering order to Ferodos for 2 Discs in "No.6" material, 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 x .125". These discs were…

scan0142 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding tensile tests, bursting speed, and coefficient of friction for No. 6 clutch material.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION,…

scan0143 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. acknowledging arrangements for a bursting speed test on facing materials.
View original record X 1180 Exptl: Dept. HS/Smth.15/JH. 18th May, 1936. J.R.Longley Esq.,. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd.,. Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, We have to acknowledge with thanks, your letter of the 15th inst. We…

scan0144 Request to send a third set of 12 Bentley shoes to Ferodo Ltd. to be lined with Ferodo VG.90 for E.R. Hall's car.
View original record X1180 To RHC. Hs/AFM.1/JH.20.5.36. Racing Type Ferodo. Will you please send a third set of 12 Bentley shoes to :- J.N.Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. who will have them…

scan0145 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding Bentley brake shoes and the use of lining material VG.90 for Le Mans.
View original record X11980 Exptl. Dept. HS/AFM.6/JH. 25th May, 1936. J.N.Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, I have sent over by car the third set of Bentley brake…

scan0146 Requesting an order to be placed with Ferodos for fitting a Ph.III clutch driven plate.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/Smth.10/KW.4.6.36. Will you please pass a covering order to Ferodos for fitting a 13 1/2" Ph.III clutch driven plate with facings .165" thick in "No.6" material. This plate was…

scan0147 Order for Phantom III clutch facings from Ferodo.
View original record To Roy. X118D Hs/Smth.12/KW.5.6.36. Ph.III Clutch. Will you please pass an order to Ferodo for - 4. Clutch Facings 13.5 x 9.5 x .125" in "No.6" material. Hs/Smth.

scan0148 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding quality issues and delivery delays for clutch plate facings.
View original record X 1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.3/KW. 6th June, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, We have been pressing Messrs. Borg & Beck for delivery of the modified type of 13 1/2" clutch…

scan0149 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the supply and dispatch of No.6 quality discs.
View original record X 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 10 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6…

scan0150 Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. confirming a visit to witness slutch facing destruction tests.
View original record 4180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/SMbh.24/JH. 10th June, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of MR. Longley. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that the writer will have pleasure in calling…

scan0151 Internal request to order Ferodo clutch facings for a Phantom III.
View original record To Roy. X 1180 Hs/Smth.12/KW.13.6.36. Phantom III. Will you please pass an order to Ferodo for :- Two 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 x .130" Clutch Facings in "No.6" material, backed by a .015" thick jagged steel…

scan0152 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the testing of a Phantom III clutch plate and ordering new clutch facings.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.11/KW. 13th June, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We have now managed to get hold of one of the original Ph.III…

scan0153 Logistics for fitting and testing Ferodo clutch facings.
View original record To Roy. c. to D/BP. X1180 Hs/Smth.9/KW.17.6.36. Ferodo. The two 13½ x 9½ x .130" clutch facings backed by steel plates which Ferodo have been making for us (our note to Roy. Hs/Smth.12/KW.13.6.36) are…

scan0154 Fitting of 13 1/2' clutch facings in Ferodo 'No.6' material to an old driven plate.
View original record To RHC. X1180 Hs/Smth.12/KW.17.6.36. We are handing to T. Fisher a set of 13 1/2" clutch facings in Ferodo "No.6" material. Will you please have these fitted to one of the old R.R. driven plates which…

scan0155 Requesting an order be placed with Ferodo for Phantom III clutch linings.
View original record X1180 To Roy. Hs/Smth.5/KW.19.6.36. Phantom III Clutch. Will you please pass an order to Ferodo for the following clutch linings, size 9.5 x 13.5 x .125" :- Four in "No.6" Material. Two in RAD-11…

scan0156 Letter from Cresswell's Asbestos Co. Ltd. offering to send a set of 'CHEKKO-W.G.2.' self-bedding brake liners for testing.
View original record WORKS & HEAD OFFICE WELLINGTON MILLS, BRADFORD. PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR REPLY TO Chekko Brake and Clutch Linings Cresswell's Asbestos Co. Ltd. Sole Manufacturers of Chekko PURE ASBESTOS BRAKE and CLUTCH…

scan0157 Instruction leaflet for fitting and hardening Chekko-W.G.2 self-hardening brake lining.
View original record Chekko BRAKE AND CLUTCH LININGS LEAFLET No. 138 May, 1936. IMPORTANT GIVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUR WORKS -:O:- CHEKKO—W.G.2 SELF HARDENING BRAKE LINING Instructions for fitting and bedding in…

scan0158 Product information and price list for Chekko solid head and tubular shank rivets and associated tools.
View original record Chekko Brake and Clutch Linings SOLID HEAD TUBULAR SHANK RIVETS LIST PRICE PER GROSS. Nominal Shank Diameters. Length | 1/8" | 5/32" | 3/16" | 7/32" | 1/4" | 5/16" 1/4" | 2/3 | 2/8 | 3/7 | — | — | —…

scan0159 Internal request to order six clutch discs for the Phantom III model.
View original record To Roy. X1180 Hs/Smth.27/KW.22.6.36. Phantom III. Will you please order from Ferodo a further six clutch discs, 13.5 x 9.5 x .125", in "No.6" material. Hs/Smth.

scan0160 Requesting tensile strength testing on six test pieces of 'Hycoe' clutch facing material.
View original record To Hl. X1180 Hs/Smth.22/KW.25.6.36. We send you herewith six test pieces of clutch facing in English "Hycoe" material. Will you please find the tensile strength of these. Hs/Smth.

scan0161 Letter to Cresswell's Asbestos Co. Ltd. declining to test Chekko Linings due to other commitments.
View original record X 1181 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.21/KW. 26th June, 1936. Messrs. Cresswell's Asbestos Co.Ltd., Wellington Mills, Bradford. For the attention of Mr. G.A. Bracewell. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the…

scan0162 Sending Phantom III driven plate parts to Ferodo for testing.
View original record D/BP. From Hs/Smth. c. to G/Mt. c. to G/Rb. X1180 Hs/Smth.1/MJ.30.6.36. We are sending into the Stores the following pieces from a Phantom lll driven plate - 1 Special Hub. 1 Flexible plate without…

scan0163 To Roy requesting an order for clutch facings from Ferodo.
View original record Y1180 To Roy. Hs/Smth.12/JH.3.7.36. Will you please order the following clutch facings in "No.6" material from Ferodo. 4 Size 13.500 x 9.500 x .125" 4 Size 9.875 x 6.125 x .125" Hs/Smth.

scan0164 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. concerning progress on stronger 'No.6' facings for driven plates and a proposed visit for testing.
View original record 87180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.6/JH. 10th July, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We should be interested to hear what progress you are making in…

scan0165 Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. postponing a proposed visit to their Works.
View original record X1150 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.7/KW. 13th July, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, Further to our proposed visit to your Works, in view of the…

scan0166 Return of faulty clutch facings to the supplier Ferodo.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X 1180 Hs/Smth.19/KW.16.7.36. We are sending into the stores for despatch to Ferodo - 1. 13.5 x 9.5 x .125" Clutch facings in "No.6" material. We left a similar facing…

scan0167 Instructing Roy to place an order with Ferodo for two types of clutch facings.
View original record To Roy: X1152 Hs/Smth.20/KW.16.7.36. Ferodo. Will you please pass an order to Ferodo for - (1) 2. Clutch Facings 13.5 x 9.5 x .125 in S.6424 material - undrilled. (2) 2. Clutch Facings 13.5 x 9.5 x…

scan0168 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the despatch of four S.6424 quality discs.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0169 Letter to supplier Messrs. Ferodo, Ltd. acknowledging receipt of facings and reminding them of an outstanding order for two different facings.
View original record X1180 Hs/Smth.12/MA. 3rd August, 1936. Messrs.Ferodo, Ltd., Chapel-en-le-frith, Stockport. Your reference Sales GSS/BF. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 28th ultimo and for the facings…

scan0170 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning an order for discs, discussing material qualities and delivery.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CODES:…

scan0171 Letter to Ferodo Limited requesting two discs of 'No.6' quality to Rm.165.
View original record X1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.23/JH. Your ref. Sales GSS/DM. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. 5th August, 1936. Dear Sirs, Thanks for your letter of the 4th inst. In reply we still require two…

scan0172 Despatch note to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. regarding a rejected faulty clutch facing.
View original record G/Mt. c. to D/BP. c. to Hs/Smth. X1180 ROY/MS.1/FS. 6th Aug. 1936. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Sovereign Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith. 1. 13 1/2" Clutch Facing in "No.6"…

scan0173 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming an order for two discs to drawing RM.165.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. X1180 FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CODES:…

scan0174 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming prices for S.6424 quality discs with reference to drawing Rm.165.
View original record C O P Y. 41180 Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr. Wallace. Dear Sirs, We have much pleasure in confirming below the prices given by telephone…

scan0175 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting samples of a low-friction brake lining material with zinc bonding for testing.
View original record X1180 Hs/AFM.11/MA. 12th August, 1936. J.N.Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs.Ferodo, Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr.Longley, Further to my telephone call this morning about the low coefficient…

scan0176 Urgent request for RM.165 facings from the supplier Ferodo.
View original record X1180 17.8.36. FERODO, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. PLEASE URGE RM.165 FACINGS IN No.6 SMITH, ROYCAR.

scan0177 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the dispatch of two RM.165 discs of No.6 quality.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. X1180 FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CODES:…

scan0178 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding tests on F.B.A. type brake lining material for 20/25 HP cars.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4…

scan0179 Return of incorrect clutch facings to Ferodo Ltd for replacement.
View original record 81180 To Roy. c. to C/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/Smth. 2/JH. 21. 8. 36. We are sending into the stores today for despatch to Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. 2 Clutch facings to Rm.165 in S.6424. material.…

scan0180 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the dispatch and branding of VM.30 discs, part number G.82827.
View original record X118P All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE &…

scan0181 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting four sets of material in Bentley sizes to address squeaking issues.
View original record X1180 Hs/AFM.21/KW. Exptl. Dept. 26th August, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, I am glad to hear that the latest B.Z. is not prone to…

scan0182 Request to officially order various sizes of friction lining from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record X1180 To Roy. Hs/AFM.9/JH.27.8.36. Ferodo. In our letters Hs/AFM.11/MA. of the 12th Aug. and Hs/AFM.21/KW. of the 26th Aug., we have asked Ferodo Ltd. to send us the following sizes of friction lining…

scan0183 Requesting authorisation to pay an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for G.55006 Ferodo Liners.
View original record MARTINDALE Hs. G/Cam/CA.28/DW.31.8.36. We have an invoice from Ferodo Ltd., dated 27th instant on which we are charged 1/1d each for 16 G.55006 Ferodo Liners which they say were ordered by letter…

scan0184 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming the despatch of requested parts in Bentley sizes.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. MOTOR EXHIBITION CARS & BOATS OCT 15-24 OLYMPIA OUR STAND No. 424 GALLERY FERODO LIMITED TEL., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) PHONE,…

scan0185 Clarifying that parts mentioned in a previous memo require an official order.
View original record X1180 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/AFM.16/KW.4.9.36. G/Cam/CA.37/WP.2.9.36. The parts mentioned in the above memo. are those for which we requested you to pass an official order in our Hs/AFM.9/JH.27.8.36.…

scan0186 Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Limited confirming a discussion about clutch facings G.84809.
View original record X1180 Hs/Smth.8/KW. Exptl. Dept. 22nd September,1936. Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, We beg to confirm yesterday's discussion between Mr. Holmes and the writer concerning the…

scan0187 Order for clutch discs from Ferodo with specific material, dimensions, and grinding tolerances.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. x 180. Hs/Smth.7/KW.24.9.36. Will you please order from Ferodo :- 2. Clutch Discs in VM.20 Material, size 13.5 x 9.5 x .125. These should be ground parallel to within .002".…

scan0188 Order for two Phantom III clutch discs from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record To Roy, c/c to G/JWH. X1180 Hs/Smth.15/JH. 25.9.36. 9136. Phantom III Clutch. Will you please order from Ferodo Ltd., 2 clutch disc, 13.5 x 8.3 x .125 in VM20 material. These should be ground parallel…

scan0189 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming arrangements made for clutch facings, part number G.84809.
View original record X1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. [LOGO: FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE…

scan0190 Follow-up letter from Gandys Brake Lining inquiring about the test results of clutch discs supplied the previous year.
View original record [Printed Header] TELEGRAMS & CABLES "GANDY, BIRKENHEAD." "GANDY, PHONE, LONDON." CODES PRIVATE & A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS. TELEPHONE Nº 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. [Company Logo] SAFEGUARD Gandy's…

scan0191 Order be placed with Messrs. Ferodo for special Phantom III clutch discs.
View original record x1180 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Hs/Smth.9/KW.2.10.36. Phantom III Clutch. Will you please pass an order to Messrs. Ferodo for - 2. Clutch Discs to G.84809, but using a special conical mould. Hs/Smth.

scan0192 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the manufacturing specifications for clutch facings.
View original record Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.8/KW. 2nd October, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, Further to our discussion at your Works yesterday, we should like…

scan0193 Order for Phantom III clutch discs.
View original record X1180 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Hs/Smth.4/KW.12.10.36. Phantom III. Will you please pass an order to Ferodos for - 4. Clutch Discs 9.5 x 13.5 x .125 in VM-20 Material. These have been ordered by telegram…

scan0194 Parts request sent to Ferodo for four clutch discs with specific dimensions and tolerances.
View original record X 1180 12.10.36. FERODO, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. PLEASE SEND FOUR CLUTCH DISCS 13.5 x 9.5 x .125 IN VM20 PARALLEL TO TWO THOUSANDTHS URGENT. SMITH, ROYCAR.

scan0195 Urgent order and payment for Ferodo brake linings.
View original record +1180 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Hs/AFM.7/JH.15.10.36. Ferodo Brake Linings. In our letter reference Hs/AFM.6/JH:15.10.36: we have ordered from Ferodo Ltd. certain brake linings that are required urgently.…

scan0196 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting the supply of two sets of brake linings.
View original record Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.6/JH. 15th October, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., (Sales Dept.) Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply as soon as possible a set of brake linings, the required…

scan0197 Blueprint detailing specifications for 12' brake linings, Type B.E.N.
View original record 5/16 -.005" + .010", 5 11/16" R IN POSITION., MOULD TO 6 3/8" R, 100°, 4 OFF GB 2200A, REAR, 2 1/4", 4 OFF GB 2199A, FRONT, 1 3/4", L.H., 14.6.36, 12" BRAKE LININGS (TYPE B.E.N.), FERODO S.5805, NEW…

scan0198 Order for Phantom III clutch discs from Ferodo.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. X1180 Hs/Smth.4/KW.16.10.36. Phantom III Clutch. Will you please pass an order to Ferodo for the following clutch discs, size 13.5 x 9.5 x .125. 4 in VM.20 4 in VM.20 graphited.…

scan0199 Query to supplier Ferodo Ltd. about faults with bonnet strips and a request for a graphite-impregnated alternative.
View original record X1180 Hs/GWH.2/KW. Exptl. Dept. 19th October, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. For the attention of Mr. Longley. Dear Sirs, We are having trouble in service with the Ferodo bonnet strips…

scan0200 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding persistent brake squeaking issues on a Bentley and requesting information on alternative brake linings.
View original record 1029 1180 Exptl. Dept. Hs/AFM.10/JH. 21st October, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, We recently fitted a set of Ferodo BZ to a…

scan0201 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. detailing test results and issues with their S.5805 brake material.
View original record 1180 Expl. Dept. Rm/AFM.10/MJ. 30th. October, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, While you were away I wrote you about brake squeaks.…

scan0202 Issues with brake friction linings, their temperature limits, and customer complaints about squeaks.
View original record Rm/AFM.10/MJ. -2- 30th. October, 1936. have come to the conclusion that no friction lining will stand repeated overheating. It is only satisfactory if it never exceeds 200°C., although occasional…

scan0203 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding an incorrectly branded order for two sets of components.
View original record J1180 Rm/AFM.31/JH. 4th November, 1936. Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., (Sales Dept) Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Sirs, In our letter reference Hs/AFM.7/JH.21.10.36. we ordered two sets of Ferodo, one in S.5805…

scan0204 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning samples of scored drum liners and the despatch of other parts.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0205 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the Brinell hardness of a sample and potential alternative materials for liners.
View original record P1180 Exptl. Dept. Rm/AFM.16/JH. 5th November, 1936. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Herewith the sample you asked for. Our Laboratory give…

scan0206 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding incorrectly stencilled liners and their subsequent re-stencilling.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.…

scan0207 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the microstructure analysis of a badly scored Millenite drum lining sample.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.…

scan0208 The incorrect delivery of Ferodo brake linings which will be kept and a covering order requested.
View original record 1180 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.20/AP.12.11.36. FERODO BRAKE LININGS. With reference to the invoice Prov/MFR/S. of 30th. Oct. 1936, for four sets of liners 9.B.750/1/2/4 in Ferodo…

scan0209 Letter discussing a disagreement over the microstructure of iron used in brake drums with Ferodo Ltd.
View original record 1180 Experimental Department 12th November 1936. Rm/AFM.7/AP. J.N.Langley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Dear Mr.Langley, Your letter of the 9th inst. arrived…

scan0210 Letter discussing the properties of iron and steel, specifically its scoring behaviour and performance when heated.
View original record -2- I find all these statements are very hard to reconcile, but since it seems to me that a harder iron or steel will score less than a soft one, we are quite willing to try, steel liners of higher…

scan0211 Order to Ferodo Ltd. for parts needed for squeak tests.
View original record 1180 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH Rm/AFM.19/AP.13.11.36. Will you please pass an official order to Ferodo Ltd., for the following pieces in S.6611 quality:- GB.750. 8 pieces. GB.754 8 " GB.751 4 "…

scan0212 Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging a letter and advising that Mr. Longley is away in France.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company 1180 FERODO LIMITED FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD. TRADE MARK. CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES)…

scan0213 Letter from Ferodo regarding brake squeal issues on a Bentley car and recommendations for different brake lining materials.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD. TRADE MARK CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES)…

scan0214 Page 2 of a letter from Ferodo suggesting the use of 'Bettmans Cement' as a filler for brake linings to prevent vibration.
View original record From FERODO LIMITED. Sheet No. 2. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, Derby. It would appear in certain cases that a brake which is particularly effective will not tolerate the inevitable small clearances…

scan0215 Requesting a copy of an untraceable official order for liners from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record 1180 Rm/AFM. ROY/MS.8/FS. 23rd Nov. 1936. We have an Invoice from Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., one item of which shows 8 Liners GB.2282 in S.5805/10 material marked for your attention, ordered on the 22nd or…

scan0216 Official order be placed with Ferodo Ltd. for materials for squeak tests.
View original record 1180 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.9/AP.24.11.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs Ferodo Ltd., for the following pieces in VM.20. quality - GB.750 8 pieces. GB.754 8…

scan0217 Official order for S.6611 material to be sent to Ferodo Ltd.
View original record 1180. Roy. from Rm/AFM. c.c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM2/R.28.11.36. Will you please send to Ferodo Ltd. an official order for the following pieces of S.6611 material:- 4 pieces GB.2199 A. 4 " GB.2200 A. This…

scan0218 Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the dispatch of Bearing Liners and a follow-up on Clutch Facings under test.
View original record MARTINDALE TELEGRAMS & CABLES "GANDY, BIRKENHEAD". "GANDY, PHONE, LONDON" CODES PRIVATE & A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS. TELEPHONE Nº 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. Gandy's SAFEGUARD TRADE MARK BRAKE LINING…

scan0219 Official order be sent to Messrs Ferodo Ltd for servo discs to be used on a Bentley.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. to G/JWH J241. Rm/FJH.10/AP.18.12.36. Will you please send an official order to Messrs Ferodo Ltd for - 12 Servo discs to Ex.17177 in S.5584 material. As mentioned in our…

scan0220 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the performance of servo discs, standardising a type, and requesting further samples for testing.
View original record 1180 Experimental Dept. 18th December 1936. Rm/FJH.9/AP. J.N.Longley Esq., Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Dear Mr.Longley, In October of last year you sent us some servo discs - 12 off in…

scan0221 Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the qualities of experimental clutch servo discs and a recent quotation.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company 241. 1180 FERODO LIMITED FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE: 18 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS:…

scan0222 Letter from the Experimental Department to Ferodo Ltd. discussing test results of brake drum samples S.6611 and VM.20.
View original record 1180 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM3/R. 22nd December, 1936. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-en-le-FRITH. Dear Mr. Longley, I have tested the samples of S.6611 and VM.20 that you…

scan0223 Letter discussing the ordering and testing of different brake lining materials to address squeaking issues.
View original record -2- obtain, and would not be noticeable on the road, but they would be very noticeable under servo conditions. I have to order 12 Bentley sets of brake linings for complaint cases, that will be less…

scan0224 Letter from supplier Ferodo Limited regarding a delay in dispatching samples of woven tape.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 10 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS CODES:…

scan0225 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the friction and wear characteristics of various brake lining materials.
View original record FERODO LIMITED All Communications to be addressed to the Company TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0226 Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the coefficient of friction and testing of materials VG.90 and Ferodo MZ.
View original record From FERODO LIMITED. Sheet No. 2 A. F. Martindale Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 29th December, 1936. variation in the coefficient of friction with most of our materials, we do eventually in every…

scan0227 Modifications to Ferodo brake liners and riveting for Phantom III and Wraith models.
View original record 1180 To By. E. c. to Da. c. to RHO. c. to HPS. Rm/AFM.1/JH.4.1.37. Ferodo Brake Liners. Since we discussed the Phantom III brake liner situation in your office, we have rivetted two pieces of Ferodo…

scan0228 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing brake lining testing methods and a resulting front axle failure.
View original record 1180 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM14/R. 4th January, 1937. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Thank you for your letter of the 29th December. The order…

scan0229 Request for a modified anvil for a bifurcated riveting machine to accommodate brake shoes with transverse ribs.
View original record (Experimental Dept.) 1180 Rm/AFM16/R. 4th January, 1937. The Bifurcated & Tubular Rivet Co.,Ltd., AYLESBURY. Tel Aylesbury 95 Dear Sirs, Anvil for Bifurcated Rivetting Machine. We enclose a drawing…

scan0230 Order for Ferodo brake linings for Bentley cars to address squeaking complaints.
View original record 1180. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.15/JH.7.1.37. Ferodo. Will you please order 6 sets of brake linings for Bentley in Ferodo S.5805, and 6 sets in S.6611. This material is wanted for fitting to…

scan0231 Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Ferodo Limited regarding the testing of linings BZ and VG.90.
View original record (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM1/R. 8th January, 1937. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, Here are the curves you asked for. We are now…

scan0232 Resolving Bentley brake squeaks by fitting new types of Ferodo linings.
View original record 1186 Hs. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM7/R.8.1.37. BENTLEY BRAKE SQUEAKS. We want to fit a dozen sets of new types of Ferodo to customers' Bentleys, whose owners are complaining about brake squeaks. By doing…

scan0233 Letter to The Bifurcated Tubular Rivet Co. regarding the modification of shoes and a new anvil.
View original record 1180 Experimental Department Rm/AFM.4/AP. 11th January 1939. The Bifurcated Tubular Rivet Co., AYLESBURY. Your Ref. LMP/CW/EGB/Q. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 6th inst., and we will…

scan0234 Letter to a rivet company inquiring about the feasibility of riveting a specific part.
View original record 1681 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM9/R. 15th January, 1937. The Bifurcated & Tubular Rivet Co., Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks: Your Ref: LMP/CW/EGB/Q. Dear Sirs, With further reference to your letter of the 6th…

scan0235 Letter to The Gandy Belt Mfg. Co. Ltd. regarding an untraceable previous correspondence.
View original record 118/ Experimental Department 16th January 1937. Rm/AFM.2/AP. The Gandy Belt Mfg. Co.Ltd., Wheatland Works, SEACOMBE, Cheshire. Dear sirs, We return herewith a letter which we regret we are unable to…

scan0236 Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding a miscarried letter and enclosing a copy.
View original record TELEGRAMS & CABLES "GANDY, BIRKENHEAD", "GANDY, PHONE, LONDON" CODES PRIVATE & A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS. TELEPHONE Nº 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. Gandy's TRADE MARK SAFEGUARD BRAKE LINING…

scan0237 Letter to The Gandy Belt Mfg. Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of clutch servo friction linings.
View original record 1181. Experimental Department 20th. January 1937. Rm/AFM.10/AP. The Gandy Belt Mfg. Co.Ltd., Wheatland Works, SEACOMBE, Cheshire. Your Ref. P/B.2290. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letters of 14th…

scan0238 Letter from Ferodo Limited confirming a telephone message about an order for S6611 liners.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0239 Confirmation of a telegram from Ferodo Ltd to Martindale, confirming the dispatch of liners for a specific order.
View original record CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM From Ferodo Ld. Received by To Martindale. Raycar. Derby. Time 17:45 o'clock 20-7-1937. Will despatch supply of 5.6611 liners Order 32517. Saturday. Friction. A Telegram, of…

scan0240 Telegram received by telephone regarding the despatch and supply of liners for order 3251/7.
View original record R.R. 146A-21240 30/7/36 WHK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1180 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Alby Time Received: 10.25 Date: 20 1 37 To: Martindale Raycar By: Sh. from: Chapel en le Frith 10 / 13 Will despatch…

scan0241 Telegram received by telephone confirming despatch and supply of liners for an order.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. 1170 Time Received: 10.25 Date: 20 1 37 To: Martindale Page By: Ng from: Chorlton le feith no 1 B Will despatch supply S.6611 liners order 32517…

scan0242 Telegram confirming the dispatch of S 6611 liners for order 32517.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS Stamp: DERBY TELEPHONED 20 JAN 40 No.: 1320 Top Annotation: 1180 Time of Receipt: 10.15 M From: HK To: 10 22 M, AY 1320 Origin Details: + N 27 10.1 CHAPELENLEFRITH BX 13 Sender…

scan0243 Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the performance of Clutch Servo Friction Linings and offering a free set for testing.
View original record MARTINDALE 1181 TELEGRAMS & CABLES "GANDY, BIRKENHEAD." "GANDY, PHONE, LONDON." CODES PRIVATE & A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS. TELEPHONE Nº 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. SAFE GUARD Gandy's TRADE MARK BRAKE…

scan0244 Letter of apology from The Bifurcated & Tubular Rivet Co. Ltd. regarding a previously unsent letter.
View original record ON WAR OFFICE, ADMIRALTY & AIR MINISTRY LISTS. 1181 TELEPHONE: AYLESBURY 95. LONDON OFFICE: TELEGRAMS: 'BIFURCATED, AYLESBURY'. 235, UPPER THAMES STREET, E.C.4. CODES: LIEBER'S & A.B.C. 5TH EDN.…

scan0245 Letter from a supplier regarding the suitability of an anvil for riveting holes on a new brake shoe design.
View original record LMP/CW/EGB/Q 18 January 1937 Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of January 16, we have now thoroughly examined your Drawing No. G.83528 and find that neither the…

scan0246 Letter to The Gandy Belt Manufacturing Co. regarding an offer to supply and test 'Safeguard 400' quality brake linings.
View original record (Experimental Dept.) 1187 Rm/AFM6/R 29th January, 1937. The Gandy Belt Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., SEACOMBE, Cheshire. Your Ref: P/R.1654. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 25th January, we…

scan0247 Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the supply of 'Safeguard 400' samples for testing and its wear figures.
View original record Martindale File. TELEGRAMS & CABLES "GANDY, BIRKENHEAD", "GANDY, PHONE, LONDON". CODES PRIVATE & A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS. TELEPHONE No 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. 1181 Gandy's SAFEGUARD TRADE MARK…

scan0248 Letter from Gandys Brake Lining querying a measurement on a blueprint for a liner curve.
View original record TELEGRAMS & CABLES "GANDY, BIRKENHEAD". "GANDY, PHONE, LONDON". CODES PRIVATE & A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS. -1181 TELEPHONE NO 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. SAFEGUARD Gandy's BRAKE LINING TRADE MARK…

scan0249 Letter to Gandy's Belt Mfg. Co. correcting a drawing dimension from 'diameter' to 'radius'.
View original record (Experimental Dept.) 1187 Rm/AFM.15/M 3rd February, 1937. Messrs. Gandy's Belt Mfg. Co., SEACOMBE, Cheshire. Dear Sirs, Your Ref. P/B. 2598. In reply to your letter of the 2nd instant, we would agree…

scan0250 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing customer complaints and potential causes of brake squeak.
View original record 1180. Rm/AFM.1/AP. Experimental Dept. 18th February 1937 Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of Mr.Longley and Mr.Shilton. Dear Sirs, We should like to thank you for the…

scan0251 Letter discussing brake squeak, 'Mechanical Fade', and the ordering of friction materials for testing.
View original record -2- (7) Deterioration of the Ferodo causing squeak can immediately be achieved by heating to 300°C. several times. (8) If the Ferodo never exceeds 200°C. and seldom 100°C. squeaks do not occur very…

scan0252 Cancelling and re-ordering various Ferodo materials for squak tests.
View original record To Roy from Rm/AFm c to G/JWH 1180 d Rm/AFm10/M.19.2.37. Ferodo. Referring to Ferodo's letter of the 12th instant, will you please cancel the orders for VM30 and S5584. Will you please order the…

scan0253 Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the investigation of brake noises on Bentley cars and the supply of test linings.
View original record All Communications to be addressed to the Company. 1180 FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS REGD.…

scan0254 Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. requesting sample pieces of 'Halo' brake lining for non-squeak property testing.
View original record 1181 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM1/R. 24th February, 1937. British Belting & Asbestos Ltd., 59, Southwark Street, LONDON. S.E. 1. Dear Sirs, We should like to try some pieces of your "Halo" brake…

scan0255 Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding 'Halo' Brake Lining samples and their properties.
View original record TELEGRAMS. BELTING, CLECKHEATON. BRITISH BELTING & ASBESTOS LTD. SCANDINAVIA MILLS. CLECKHEATON. HEAD OFFICE. 59, SOUTHWARK STREET. LONDON, S.E.1. ESTABLISHED 1880. TELEPHONE CLECKHEATON 318. TEXTILE…

scan0256 Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. requesting samples and wear figures for 'Halo' friction linings.
View original record 1181 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.14/JH. 2nd. March, 1937. Your ref. EWS/MAP. British Belting & Asbestos Ltd., 59, Southwark Street, London.S.E.1. For the attention of Mr. Sisman. Dear Sirs, In reply to…

scan0257 Authorization to pay an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for Ferodo Discs.
View original record Rm. G/Csm/CA.17/JM.2.3.37 For the Attention of Mr. Ll. Smith. We have an invoice from Ferodo Ltd., dated 9th. instant, on which we are charged 2/10½d. each for 4 Ferodo Discs, Die Made 13½" x 9½" x…

scan0258 Request to send an official covering order to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. for four die-made discs.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Rm/Smth.3/AP.3.3.37. Will you please send an official covering order to Messrs Ferodo Ltd., for 4 Ferodo Discs, Die Made 13½" x 9½" x 1/8". Rm/Smth. 1160

scan0259 Letter suggesting tests on 'Halo V' brake lining material as an alternative to 'Halo III' and describing the company's wear testing system.
View original record TELEGRAMS, BELTING, CLECKHEATON. TELEPHONE CLECKHEATON 318. BRITISH BELTING & ASBESTOS LTD. SCANDINAVIA MILLS, CLECKHEATON. TEXTILE BELTINGS. BRAKE & CLUTCH LININGS. ASBESTOS GOODS. HEAD OFFICE, 59.…

scan0260 Letter to The British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. discussing the properties and wear resistance of 'Halo' materials.
View original record 118/1 11th March 1937. Rm/AFM.21/AP. The British Belting & Asbestos Ltd., 59 Southwark Street, LONDON S.E.1. For the attention of Mr.Sisman. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of March 10th., and…

scan0261 Ferodo brake linings that were delivered undrilled and are being returned for jig drilling.
View original record 1180 Roy. from Rm/AFM. c.c. to G/Mt. c.c. to HPS/WSC. Rm/AFM4/R.16.3.37. FERODO BRAKE LININGS. With reference to our memo Rm/AFM10/M. 19.2.37. in which we asked you to order certain pieces of Brake…

scan0262 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding faulty VM.30 servo linings, requesting the return of samples for inspection.
View original record 1180. 17th March 1937 Rm/FJH.5/AP. Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. For the attention of J. N.Longley Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference to the VM.30 servo linings which our Works have returned to…

scan0263 Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. regarding the return of undrilled parts and issues with noisy material.
View original record 1170 Rm/AFM.2/AP. 18th March 1937 J.N.Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Dear Mr.Longley, As I explained on the telephone, I have returned to your Factory the pieces…

scan0264 Letter to Ferodo Ltd discussing a 'noisy when hot' brake lining and suggesting a testing procedure.
View original record 1180. Rm/AFM8/R. 19th March, 1937. J.N. Longley, Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, In view of your remarks on the telephone I shall come over next Tuesday…

scan0265 Letter requesting information on motor brake linings with specific friction characteristics.
View original record 1181 Rm/AFM6/R. 24th March, 1937. Messrs. H.P. Trist & Co., Top Dog Works, Brislington, BRISTOL. Dear Sirs, MOTOR BRAKE LININGS. With reference to the visit of Mr. Draper to these Works, we are…

scan0266 Letter from Hubert HP Trist & Co. offering to collaborate on special purpose brake linings.
View original record 1181. CONTRACTORS TO HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT BRANCHES: LONDON, NEWCASTLE, GLASGOW SWANSEA, BELFAST, DUBLIN AND AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TRADE "TOP-DOG" MARK ALL THAT THE NAME IMPLIES B.B DRAPER…

scan0267 Correspondence regarding the return of rejected fabric linings and their manufacturing tolerances.
View original record 1180 All Communications to be addressed to the Company FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 19 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (5 Lines) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK BRAKE & CLUTCH…

scan0268 To cancel an order for Ferodo samples that cannot be produced to the required thickness and discusses a new system for obtaining them.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1180 Rm/AFM.9/JH..1.4.37. FERODO. With reference to our memo. Rm/AFM.10/M.19.2.37. in which we ordered some VM.30 samples 1/4" thick Ferodos now find they cannot make this stuff…

scan0269 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the ordering process for experimental brake linings and collaborative research.
View original record Experimental Department. Rm/AFM.8/JH. 1st April, 1937. J.N.Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith. Dear Mr. Longley, With regard to your request that we should not send…

scan0270 Order for brake friction linings from the British Belting & Asbestos Co.
View original record 1181. To Rom. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.5/AP.2.4.37. BRAKE FRICTION LININGS. Will you please order from the British Belting & Asbestos Co., the following pieces in Halo III. and Halo V.…

scan0271 Letter to Hubert HP Trist & Co. Ltd. discussing collaboration on motor brake linings and the creation of a test rig.
View original record Experimental Dept. RM/AFM.1/JH. 3rd. April, 1937. Your ref. BED/JR/8836. Hubert H.P. Trist & Co. Ltd., Top-dog Works, Bristlington, Bristol.4. //8/. Dear Sirs, Re Motor Brake Linings. We thank you for…

scan0272 Letter to a supplier detailing the test results of 'Safeguard' 400 M brake lining samples.
View original record File 1181 5th April 1937. Rm/AFM.14/AP. Messrs Gandy's Brake Linings, Wheatland Works, SEACOMBE, Chesire. Dear Sirs, Test of 400M. Samples. We have tested the samples of "Safeguard" 400 M. you kindly…

scan0273 Letter from a supplier regarding the approach to manufacturing motor brake linings.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT BRANCHES: LONDON, NEWCASTLE, GLASGOW SWANSEA, BELFAST, DUBLIN AND AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TRADE MARK "TOP-DOG" ALL THAT THE NAME IMPLIES 1181 B.E. DRAPER…

scan0274 Letter to Ley's Malleable Castings regarding the performance and wear characteristics of 'Lepaz' brake drums.
View original record 1187 6th April 1937 Rm/AFM.24/AP. Messrs Ley's Malleable Castings Co.Ltd., Derby Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.Pease. LEPAZ When the writer was last at your works he remarked that the rough…

scan0275 Letter from The Gandy Belt Manufacturing Co., Ltd. responding to a report on brake lining samples and addressing a noise issue when cold.
View original record TELEGRAPHIC & CABLE ADDRESSES: 'GANDY, BIRKENHEAD', 'GANDY, PHONE, LONDON'. CODES: PRIVATE, AND A.B.C. 5TH EDITION & BENTLEYS. TELEPHONE: No. 1074 (TWO LINES) WALLASEY. [Handwritten Note] File u81…

scan0276 The receipt of a set of Ferodo brake linings and a request for a covering order.
View original record r - /180 - To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.14/JH.8.4.37. Ferodo Brake Linings. We have received from Ferodo Ltd. a set of brake linings in RL. quality, as follows :- GB.750 - 8 pieces. " 751 -12 pieces. "…

scan0277 Letter from Ley's Malleable Castings Co. Ltd. regarding the performance life of 'Lepaz' liners and drums on the Phantom III.
View original record TELEPHONE Nos. 1920-1-2-3-4 & 5 ADDRESS TELEGRAMS: "LEYS, DERBY." .1181 MAJOR SIR GORDON LEY, BART., GOVERNING DIRECTOR. FRANCIS D. LEY. GENERAL MANAGER. LEY'S MALLEABLE CASTINGS CO. LTD., DERBY,…

scan0278 Request for a covering order to Ferodo Ltd. for various brake linings.
View original record 1180 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.13/AP.16.4.37 FERODO BRAKE LININGS. Will you please send a covering order to Ferodo Ltd., marked 'not to be charged for', for the following pieces:- .…

scan0279 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the performance and testing of various brake lining materials.
View original record 1180 16th April 1937 Rm/AFM.11/AP. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH Dear Mr. Longley, We have been testing M.L., which, so far, does not seem a bad lining. It…

scan0280 Page two of a letter concerning a covering order for material and a squeak characteristic.
View original record -2- I will instruct the Order Office to send you a covering order for the above material marked 'not to be charged for'. We have fairly well-tied up the-first-thing-in-the-morning squeak with a…

scan0281 Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding squeaking brake shoes and a request for analysis and replacement parts.
View original record 1180 23rd April 1937 Rm/AFM.19/AP. J.N.Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH Dear Mr.Longley, I have sent you under separate cover a pair of shoes fitted with S.Z. They…

scan0282 Requesting an official order to be sent to Ferodo Ltd. for brake lining materials.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 11.80 Rm/AFM.3/JH.27.4.37. Ferodo Brake Linings. Will you please send an official order to Ferodo Ltd., for the following pieces of ML material which we have already asked for in…

scan0283 Receipt and booking of Ferodo brake linings.
View original record To G/Mt. from Rm/AFM. c. to D/BP. 1180 Rm/AFM.15/AP.29.4.37 Ferodo The following pieces of Ferodo brake lining have been brought to the Works by car:- G.84840 - 16 pieces. GB.2199A. - 8 pieces.…

scan0284 No-charge covering order to be sent to Ferodo Ltd. for specific parts.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH. 1180 Rm/AFM.14/AP.29.4.37 Will you please send a covering order to Ferodo Ltd., marked 'not to be charged for' for the following pieces of ML. GW.371 12 pieces.…

scan0285 Letter to the Chief Chemist at Messrs Ferodo Ltd. confirming a telephone call and urgently requesting pieces of M.L.
View original record 1/76 29th April 1937 Rm/AFM.13/AP. J.N. Longley Esq., Chief Chemist, Messrs Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH Dear Mr. Longley, In confirmation of my telephone call of this morning, will you please send…

scan0286 Letter to a supplier regarding issues with a brake lining sample during rig testing.
View original record 1181. 30th April 1937. Rm/AFM.18/AP. The British Belting & Asbestos Co., Scandinavia Mills, CLECKHEATON. For the attention of Mr.Sisman Dear Sirs, We have tried your 'Halo III' brake lining on a rig.…

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