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scan0001 The Spectre rear brakes and axle arrangement.
View original record x444 306 To BY. from Da. C. WOT. E. Hs. Hoy. RMG. Da.4/HP.11.5.34. Spectre - Rear Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.4045, arrangement of near Brakes on Rear Axle. Information as to the axle tubes, driving…

scan0002 Adjustments and seal arrangement for Spectre Brakes.
View original record GRYL X447 306 To BY. from Da. c.c. to:- Mr. Hs. Mr. WHW Da.3/HP.11.5.34. Spectre Brakes. ---------------- Herewith is N. Sch. 4641, giving more detailed particulars of the Brake Hand adjustments on…

scan0003 The 'Spectre' brake differentials of the swinging arm type and a related scheme diagram.
View original record X6641 306 To BY. from Da. Da.1/HP.14.5.34. c. for Mr Hs. Mdm. MHU. Spectre - Brake Differentials. --------------------------- Herewith is N. Sch.4046, shewing the brake differentials of the swinging…

scan0004 Modifications to the Spectre's foot brake equaliser linkage and lever.
View original record XL64 306 To BY from Da. c. Wer Es, Hs, Hoy, HHC Da.1/HP.31.5.34. Foot Brake Equaliser - Spectre. ------------------------- In connection with the provision of a torsional stabiliser on the rear end of…

scan0005 Half-size layouts for the Rear Brake Operating Gear for the Spectre model.
View original record XC694 306 To RM, from Da. c. Lor M, HS, Hdy, RHC Da.2/HP.31.5.34. Rear Brake Operating Gear - Spectre. Herewith are M. Sch's 4068 and 4070 half size layouts of the brake gear in relation to the frame,…

scan0006 Spectre project's front brake operation and a requested modification to the frame side member.
View original record X6644 306 To Dr. from Da. c. Mr. Ev. Mr. Hs. Mr. WHC Da.3/HP.5.6.34. Spectre - Front Brake Operation. Herewith is N. Sch. 4076, showing the layout of the transverse linkage, balance lever, etc. for…

scan0007 The Spectre brake operation, detailing the combination of the pull-off-spring bracket and pedal stop.
View original record X694 306 To BY. from Da. Da.7/HP.6.6.34. C. Mor. H. Hs. Hay. RMO. Spectre - Brake Operation. Herewith is N. Sch.4081 showing the pull-off-spring on the brake pedal. We have combined the…

scan0008 The Spectre's brake operation, specifically regarding the carrier-lever and compensator for the front brakes.
View original record X4644 306 To BY. from Da. c. Wor. E. Hs. Hdy. RHO. Da.2/HP.16.6.34. Spectre - Brake Operation. Herewith is N. Sch.4097 which shows the carrier-lever between the servo balance lever and the compensator…

scan0009 Modification to the Spectre's rear brake operating cable to resolve an issue with the exhaust pipe.
View original record X4694 306 To Dr. from Da. c. WOT. R. Hs. Hsy. WHC. Da.1/HP.18.6.34. Spectre - Rear Brake Operation. To meet the difficulty with the exhaust swan-neck pipe we send herewith N. Sch.4100 showing an idler…

scan0010 Modification to the 'Spectre' front brake operating cable equaliser lever.
View original record Da. [crossed out text] 306 To BY. from Da. C. MOT. E. Hs. Hd's-MDC. Da.2/HP.18.6.34. Spectre - Front Brake Operating Cable. ----------------------------------- Attached is N. Sch.4091 - 1/4 size…

scan0011 Design change to the 'Spectre' brake leverages, reducing the foot to cam ratio.
View original record V/W/A 306 GRY To EY. from Da. c. Nor. E.H. Hs. Hdg. Da.6/HP.15.6.34. Spectre - Brake Leverages. ------------------------- Herewith is N. Sch.4054, diagram of the brake leverages, foot and hand. The…

scan0012 Brake sponge on a Spectre model, suggesting testing cast-iron shoes instead of aluminium.
View original record To RHC. X4644 306 Hs/Gry.14/KW.15.9.34. Spectre Brakes. We find a considerable amount of brake sponge on this car is due to deflection of the aluminium shoes. For test purposes therefore will you…

scan0013 Technical report on the investigation of spongy 'Spectre' brakes, including measurements and adjustments.
View original record 4694 306 To E. C. to Da. Hs/Gry.35/KW.21.9.34. Spectre Brakes. As erected in the fitting shop the tipping shoes were set at .020 and we understand the springs under them are far too strong. The brakes…

scan0014 Brake shoe deflection, materials, and design on a 3-B-IV chassis.
View original record -2- (3) .010 deflection of the shoe itself. These add up to .041 at the cam or .492 at the external lever. We have established on 3-B-IV chassis, which has direct braking to all wheels, that in order…

scan0015 List of notes and proposed modifications for the 'Spectre' engine.
View original record x4694 21.9.34. SPECTRE. ENGINE. Slow running would be better with less overlap. D. Stronger valve springs, lighter valves. S. Improved oil round inlet valves. D. Larger water pump. D. Aerolite…

scan0016 Improvements to the 'Spectre' brake adjustment system.
View original record HP# 306 To RY. from Da. Da.1/HP.27.9.34. c. Hor. E.D. Hs. Hdy. RHO. Spectre - Brake Adjustment. Herewith are N. Sch's 4198 and 4202 showing a revision of the brake adjusters, with a view to reducing…

scan0017 New steel front brake shoes for the Spectre model.
View original record Xeb94 306 To BY. Copy to Wor. F. Ms. Wdy. RHC. DA.2/MN. 4/10/34. Spectre. Front Brake Shoes. Herewith is NSCH 4214, showing the steel brake shoes for the front brakes. The shoes are rather more than…

scan0018 Construction of Spectre rear brake shoes from sheet steel.
View original record x694 - 306 To Er, from Da, C. for. E. Hs. Hdy. AHD. Da.3/HP.19.10.34. Spectre - Rear Brakes. Herowith is N. Sch.421/B shewing the rear foot brake shoes constructed of sheet steel, on the lines of the…

scan0019 Experimental department report on Spectre Brakes, with a recommendation to fit a 40/50 brake system.
View original record x4694 306 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT 'REPORT REFERENCE :- Hs/Gry.1/KW. 29.10.34. Subject of Report :- Spectre Brakes. General Conclusions :- Recommendation to fit 40/50 brake system. Copies of Report…

scan0020 Analysis of the high pedal effort and inefficiency of the Spectre braking system.
View original record To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Hdy. Hs/Gry.1/KW.29.10.34. Spectre Brakes. Owing to the enormous pedal effort required on this car to take up the brake clearance and to stop the car while…

scan0021 Braking systems, comparing servos for the Spectre and Phantom models, and proposing improvements.
View original record -2- Hs/Gry.1/KW. 29.10.34. The Spectre is a luxury car and comfort of the rear passengers dictates less violent braking we recommend therefore reverting to the Phantom arrangement, but consider it…

scan0022 Efficiency of hydraulic brake systems and providing recommendations for front brakes.
View original record -3- Hs/Gry.1/KW.29.12.34. When we measured the efficiency of a Morris hydraulic brake system from pedal to one brake shoe we obtained 70% including pull off springs and all mechanical connections.…

scan0023 Graph showing the efficiency of direct braking from the pedal to the front brakes for the Spectre model.
View original record SPECTRE - EFFICIENCY OF DIRECT BRAKING FROM PEDAL TO FRONT BRAKES EFFICIENCY PEDAL EFFORT LBS LOAD AT BRAKE CAM. - LBS AT 14" RADIUS EXCLUDING EQUALISER TO BOTH CAMS INCLUDING EQUALISER TO ONE CAM…

scan0024 Modification to the Spectre Brakes with the addition of pull-off springs.
View original record To D.I. Copy to W.G.S. Hs. H.D.P. H.J.H. ----------------- Rm 44694-306 DA.1/MN.29/10/34. ----------------- Spectre Brakes. Pull off Springs. Instead of concentrating the pull off springs on the…

scan0025 Experimental department report cover sheet regarding Spectre Brakes and suggestions for an improved layout.
View original record ~~4494~~ 306 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT REFERENCE :- Hs/Gry.11/KW.16.11.34. Subject of Report :- Spectre Brakes. General Conclusions :- Suggestions for improved layout. Copies of Report Circulated…

scan0026 The Spectre model's brake layout, comparing its efficiency to other systems and proposing modifications.
View original record Rs/Gry.11/KW.16.11.34. Brake Layout - Spectre. We have previously reported on the fact that the efficiency of the Spectre brake system is less than that of the Phantom II, and that we attribute this…

scan0027 Proposal and justification for trialling a hydraulic braking system, including a suggested layout and mentioning the Girling system for a Bentley.
View original record -2- HE/Gry.11/KW.16.11.34. The suggestion of hydraulic operation is sure to meet with criticism on the score of known failures on cheap cars. If however we did not rely on the rubber cups and backed…

scan0028 Brake layout for the Spectre model, specifically the hydraulic and Girling systems.
View original record To E. from Da. c. Wer. Hs. By. Hdy. Brake Layout - Spectre. Referring to Hs/Gry.11/KW.16.11.34, if the hydraulic operation for front brakes is not entirely approved of, the suggestion we make is that…

scan0029 Proposed mechanism using a wedge for each shoe mounted on rollers.
View original record - 2 - Da.1/HP.22.11.34. drawback, it would appear to be possible to have a wedge for each shoe, each wedge mounted separately on rollers and operated by a single rod for each pair. This would appear…

scan0030 Modifications to the Spectre model's front brake intermediate lever.
View original record To Br. from Da. c. Wcr. Ec. Hs. Ldg. EHO. Handwritten: x1604/P 306 GRY Spectre - Front Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.4274, showing the front brake intermediate lever, modified to suit the semi-servo…

scan0031 Chassis deflection due to front braking on Bentley & Spectre models.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. +306 REFERENCE :- Ha/Gry.21/RW.18.12.34. Subject of Report:- Chassis Deflection due to Front Braking, Bentley & Spectre. General Conclusions :- Spectre Front End…

scan0032 Chassis deflection tests due to front braking on Bentley and Spectre models.
View original record Chassis Deflection due to Front Braking. Bentley & Spectre. When the Bentley front axle was fitted to Peregrine cars we endeavoured to find out whether the axle was stiff enough for maximum front…

scan0033 Chassis frame distortion, welding failure, and comparative analysis of braking and distortion with other vehicles.
View original record -2- HS/Gry.21/KW.18.12.34. (4) The frame itself had buckled in the bend just behind the pot fixing, the welding underneath the frame having given way. We are handing the chassis to RHC. for a detailed…

scan0034 The mechanical efficiency of brake system components.
View original record x306 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- Hs/AFM.4/KW.21.12.34. Subject of Report:- Mechanical Efficiency of brake System Components. General Conclusions :- That the efficiency is not high and…

scan0035 Mechanical efficiency of brake system components, particularly highlighting issues with the Spectre model.
View original record To E. from Hs/AFM. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs/AFM.4/KW.21.12.34. Mechanical Efficiency of Brake System Components. The mechanical efficiency of R.R. brake systems is not high; for instance, if 100 lbs.…

scan0036 Analysis of efficiency losses in various mechanical components like toggles, cables, and linkage systems.
View original record -2- DA. has suggested that the trouble may be due to a large number of small distortions. His original suggestion that the carrier plate might distort under load can hardly account for the whole loss,…

scan0037 Analysis of the efficiency and friction of a torsion shaft, pin joints, and levers for the 20/25 front axle.
View original record -3- Hs/AFM.4/KW.21.12.34. Torsion Shaft in 20/25 Front Axle. The efficiency of this component is 89%, and is apparently constant. This includes the two pin joints on it. Therefore for a Bowden cable…

scan0038 Graph showing the efficiency of a 20-25 HP back axle brake lever under different loads.
View original record EFFICIENCY LINE FOR ONE LEVER EFFICIENCY LINE FOR SIX LEVERS EFFICIENCY OF 20 - 25 H.P. BACK AXLE BRAKE LEVER Nº G. 53637 ABOVE 75 LBS. LOAD THE EFFICIENCY IS CONSTANT AND EQUALS 97.6% THE 3 PIN…

scan0039 Graph illustrating the efficiency and deflection characteristics of a pin-jointed octagon.
View original record 100% 90% EFFICIENCY (95.5%) % EFFICIENCY 70% EFFICIENCY OF PIN JOINTED OCTAGON R R PIN JOINTS NOS. G.53634 G.50142 G.52047 SPRING BALANCE IN ONE "SECONDARY" SIDE GIVING DEFINITE SLIP IN JOINTS FOR N =…

scan0040 Graph plotting load versus movement and showing the efficiency of a torsion shaft in a front axle.
View original record [ "MFH", "PERCENTAGE EFFICIENCY", "100%", "90", "80", "EFFICIENCY:", "88.7%", "EFFICIENCY OF TORSION SHAFT IN 20-25", "FRONT AXLE", "HYSTERESIS READINGS TAKEN WITH SPRING", "BALANCE IN "SECONDARY"…

scan0041 Graph and table showing the efficiency of a well-oiled Bowden cable.
View original record EFFICIENCY OF BOWDEN CABLE READINGS TAKEN WITH CABLE WELL OILED PERCENTAGE EFFICIENCY LBS - INPUT μ = 0.264 ANGLE = 16° μ = 0.282 ANGLE = 60° MEAN DIA = 70" μ = 0.214 ANGLE = 90° MEAN DIA = 42" μ =…

scan0042 Graph showing the efficiency of brake toggles for a Bentley, with an oily brake drum.
View original record EFFICIENCY OF BRAKE TOGGLES, ETC. (BENTLEY) DEFLECTION OF BRAKE SHOES AT TOGGLE PIVOTS 1/1,000" 'S' MOVEMENT % EFFICIENCY EFFICIENCY LOAD DECREASING 100% EFFICIENCY LINE LOAD INCREASING BRAKE DRUM…

scan0043 Series of four graphs plotting the percentage efficiency of a Bowden cable against angle in degrees, tested at four different loads.
View original record 1444 PERCENTAGE EFFICIENCY 500 LBS. 300 LBS. DEGREES PERCENTAGE EFFICIENCY 50 LBS. 25 LBS. BOWDEN CABLE GRAPHS OF EFFICIENCY AGAINST ANGLE AT VARIOUS LOADS ANGLE - DEGREES.

scan0044 Photograph of a mechanical lifting or balancing rig with a hanging weight.
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scan0045 Photograph of a Salter's spring balance scale being used in a test rig with a chain hoist.
View original record SALTER'S. IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE. WARRANTED. TO WEIGH 1200 LB. BY 2 LBS. 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200.

scan0046 Request for a modified front brake assembly for testing on the Spectre model to reduce sponginess.
View original record X 306 To RHC. Hs/Gry.1/KW.22.12.34. Spectre Brakes. To lessen the sponge in the front brakes Da. gave us N.Schemes 4198 and 4202. Will you please let us have a front brake assembly incorporating these…

scan0047 Revisions to the Spectre brake system linkage and countershaft for the semi-servo system.
View original record +306 R Grey To DY. from Da. Da.1/HP.28.12.34. c. Wor. E. Hs. PHC. H'dge Spectre - Brake System. Herewith is N. Sch.4311 shewing the intermediate levers on the foot brake linkage revised to suit the…

scan0048 Request to remove a Spectre brake from a damaged chassis to test and determine why it is not functioning correctly.
View original record x306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.4/KW.28.12.34. Will you please have one of the Spectre brakes off the chassis recently damaged in testing built up complete, as soon as possible, in order that tests may be carried…

scan0049 Modifications to the Spectre front brake linkage, specifically the equaliser and carrier levers.
View original record 4306 SECRET. To HH. from Da. Da.2/HP.3.1.35. C. Ser. E. Ms. Hdyr Spectre - Front Brake Linkage. Herewith is N. Sch.4318, modified equaliser lever and carrier lever to suit the semi-servo system with…

scan0050 Authorising a modification to a Spectre's brake shoe for testing purposes.
View original record +306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.2/KW.18.1.35. You are making some tests on the Spectre car in the garage to determine what is wrong with the brakes. We want a 2-B-A hole in one of the brake shoes, close to the…

scan0051 Two cases of rivet failure in the balancing arm of the Spectre Servo mechanism.
View original record To Da. x306 HS/AFM.19/KW.21.1.35. Spectre Brakes. We have had two cases of failure of rivets in the balancing arm of the Spectre Servo mechanism. The rivets in question are the 4 No. 1/4" dia. rivets…

scan0052 Experimental department report on a 'sponge' feeling in the front brakes of a Spectre car.
View original record +306 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- Hs/AFM.17/KW.21.1.35. Subject of Report:- "Sponge" in Front Brakes of Spectre Car. General Conclusions :- That "wind up" occurs in the adjusting…

scan0053 Investigating the cause of poor braking performance and 'sponge' on the Spectre car brakes.
View original record To E. c. to WDP. [text crossed out] c. to Da. ________________ Hs/APM.17/KW.21.1.35. Spectre Brakes. In previous memos, we have mentioned that we have been unable to obtain good braking on the Spectre…

scan0054 Graph showing the relative movement of the lever and cams for the Spectre front brakes with the drum in position.
View original record 20TH JANUARY 1935 SPECTRE FRONT BRAKES. RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF LEVER & CAMS WITH DRUM IN POSITION. NOTICE:- THAT THE SPONGE AT MAXIMUM DEFLECTION REDUCES MOVEMENT TO 1/3 OF WHAT IT SHOULD BE. THAT THE…

scan0055 Secret memorandum regarding self-locking issues and planned adjustments for the Spectre brakes.
View original record To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to By. [Handwritten in red] NOT SENT OUT [Handwritten] X306 Hs/Rm.12/KW.5.2.35. SECRET. Spectre Brakes. The position of the brakes on this car is that the…

scan0056 Modifications to the Spectre Girling brakes, particularly concerning the handbrake operation and shoe fulcrums.
View original record SECRET. x3049 Rm To EY. from Da. Da.3/HP.11.2.35. c. Wor. Er. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Spectre - Girling Brakes. Herewith are N. Sch's 4347 and 4356 which shew the rear Girling brakes. The provision of separate…

scan0057 Modifications to the Spectre's Girling rear brake linkage and associated components.
View original record Rm To BY. from Da. SECRET. Da.4/HP.12.2.35. c. Wer. E. Hs. Idy. RHC. Spectre - Girling Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.4359 which shews the layout of the linkage for the Girling rear brakes. We have…

scan0058 Secret internal memo regarding modifications to the Spectre rear brakes.
View original record Rm To DY. from Da. c.c. Wor.B.Hs. Idy. RHo. Da.5/HP.12.2.35. SECRET. Spectre - Rear Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.4360 shewing the modified Rolls-Royce system of brakes with Girling linkage, in which a…

scan0059 Request for a delivery date for a Spectre front brake assembly incorporating new schemes.
View original record +306 To RHC. Hs/Gry.15/KW.13.2.35. Spectre Brakes. Can you please give us a promise for a date on which you can let us have one Spectre front brake assembly incorporating N. Schemes 4198 & 4202. We…

scan0060 Design and operation of Girling front brakes for the Spectre model, comparing two schematics.
View original record To EV. [Text struck through] Copy to WOT.H. [Text struck through] HS. HDV. [Text struck through] RMC. [Text struck through] +S06 Da.1/MN.15.2.35. Rm SPECTRE - Girling Brakes - Front.…

scan0061 Meeting minutes discussing brake system policy and designs for the Spectre project.
View original record SECRET. 4306 To Hs/Rm. Da. Hs/Gry. Hdy. Hs/AFM. RHC. Copy to Wor. By. E.6/HP.19.2.35. SPECTRE BRAKES. Meeting of Design and Experimental to discuss the position. Present:- Hs/Rm. Hs/Gry. Hs/AFM. RHC.…

scan0062 Meeting notes discussing modifications to the Spectre chassis, brakes, brake pedal, and clutch.
View original record (2) E.6/HP.19.2.35. -------------------- N. Sch.4360. Rear brakes with Bentley adjustment and Girling linkage. N. Sch.4380. Front brake differential and linkage. The question of the improved original…

scan0063 Modifications to clutch and brake pedal levers.
View original record (3) E.6/HP.19.2.35. modification would also be useful in warning the driver not to rest his foot against the pedal and thereby avoid unpleasant effects on the clutch. In dealing with any modification…

scan0064 Secret memo regarding a modification to the cross steering lever for Spectre Girling Brakes.
View original record SECRET. +306 To BY. from Da. Da.2/HP.20.2.35. c.c. Hs. RHC [Text is struck through] Spectre Girling Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.4377, shewing a slight modification to the set of the cross steering…

scan0065 The sponginess in the Spectre front brake adjustment mechanism.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. *306 REFERENCE :- Hs/AFM.1/KW.21.2.35. Subject of Report:- "Sponge" in Spectre Front Brake Adjustment Mechanism. General Conclusions :- That the later type mechanism is…

scan0066 Comparing original and later type Spectre front brake adjustment mechanisms.
View original record To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs/AFM.1/KW. 21.2.35. Spectre Front Brake Adjustment. Further to our memo. Hs/AFM.17/KW.21.1.35, we attach hereto a graph giving a comparison of the lost movement which…

scan0067 Graph showing the relative movement of the lever and cams for the Spectre front brakes under different adjustments.
View original record SPECTRE FRONT BRAKES RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF LEVER & CAMS WITH & WITHOUT LOAD HORIZONTAL DISTANCE BETWEEN EITHER CURVE & STRAIGHT LINE IS LOST MOVEMENT OF SHOES MOVEMENT OF ACTUATING LEVER - THOUSANDTHS…

scan0068 The Spectre's RR type front brakes with tangent screw adjustment, referencing an associated schematic.
View original record SECRET +306 R GBY To BY. from Da. c. Wer. E. Hs. Hsy. RUS. Da.3/HP.20.2.35. Spectre - RR. type Front Brakes with Tangent screw adjustment. Herewith is N. Sch.4380 showing the front brake equaliser and…

scan0069 The intermediate front brake lever (N.Sch.4386) for Spectre type brakes with tangent screw adjustment.
View original record To BY. Copy to E. Hs. HDY. RHG. 4306 Da.4/MN.22/2/35. SPECTRE - R.R. Type Brakes with Tangent Screw Adjustment. Herewith is N.Sch.4386 which shews the inter-mediate front brake lever suitable for the…

scan0070 Diagram of semi-servo brake leverages for the Spectre model, including a proposed modification.
View original record To BY. [strikethrough] Copy to E. Hs. HDY. [strikethrough] RHC [strikethrough] x306 Da/5/MN.22/2/35. Ram GRY [signature] SPECTRE - Semi-servo Brakes. Herewith is N.Sch.4306, Diagram of the Brake…

scan0071 Modified operating levers and diagrams for the Spectre Girling Brakes.
View original record 4306 To BY. GTR Copy to E. Hs. HDY RHO ----------------- Da.3/MN.22/2/35. SPECTRE - Girling Brakes. Herewith is N.Sch.4387 shewing the modified operating lever on the yoke piece to suit the Girling…

scan0072 Modification to the intermediate lever for Girling and Semi-servo brakes on the Spectre project.
View original record +306 To BY. Copy to E. Hs. HDY RHO Da.2/MN.22/2/35. ------------ [Handwritten signature: R Gry] SPECTRE - Girling & Semi-servo Brakes. Herewith is N.Sch.4379 which shews the modification to the…

scan0073 List of designs for the revised braking system on the Spectre model.
View original record SECRET 7306 GRY By/Cgh. c. RHC: Hs/Rm. 6.3.35. E/Lid.3/HP.6.3.35. Spectre - Revised Braking System. We give herewith a list of the designs dealing with the revised RR. brakes with Bentley adjustment…

scan0074 Confirming the decision to prioritise the revised braking system for the Spectre, specifically for car No. 3.
View original record To By. x30b Hs/Rm. 2/KW.19.3.35. Revised Spectre Braking System. This is to confirm the decision arrived at at the last Conference that one of the most urgent things on the Spectre at present is to…

scan0075 Secret memo detailing modifications to the Spectre Hand Brake Intermediate Shaft.
View original record To EY. from Da. c.c. E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. SECRET. <306 Spectre - Hand Brake Intermediate Shaft. On N.Sch.4390, the line of the hand brake pull rod has been moved out towards the frame side member. This…

scan0076 Hand brake mechanism issue on the Spectre III and a proposed temporary solution.
View original record To RHC. X306 Hs/Gry.4/KW.12.6.35. Hand Brake Mechanism - Spectre III. Now that we have increased the clearance at the last external lever to .600" the full travel of the hand brake is not sufficient…

scan0077 Technical memo discussing brake judder on Spectre models and proposed solutions.
View original record X306 To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Hdy. Hs/Gry.6/HW.13.6.35. Spectre Brakes. On both Spectres 2-S-1 and 3-S-1, which have semi-servo brake systems and consequently good brakes, we can…

scan0078 Secret memo regarding a modification to the rear brake linkage on the Spectre model.
View original record +306 To BY. from Da. c. Wer.F.Hs.Hdy.RHO. SECRET. Spectre - Rear Brake Linkage. Referring to Hs/Gry./KW.13.6.35, we send herewith N.Sch.4540 shewing the idler lever restored to the rear foot brake…

scan0079 To G.W. Hancock regarding brake and clutch adjustments for the Spectre vehicle.
View original record To G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. /306 HB/Gry.13/KW. 26.6.35. Spectre Brakes. The wing nut adjustment on 3-S-1 gives a brake clearance of .027 at the shoe centre and…

scan0080 Secret memorandum detailing a modification to the Spectre's hand brake linkage.
View original record Handwritten: Gry. Is this O.K.? Pem x306 To Er. from Da. SECRET. Da.1/HP.28.6.35. c.c. E. Hs. RHC. Hives. EV. Spectre - Hand Brake Linkage. Herewith is N. Sch.4546 which shews the hand brake…

scan0081 Clearance issues and potential modifications for the Spectre's horizontal hand brake lever.
View original record GRX +306 To Br. from HDY. SECRET. HDY.2/HP.2.7.35. c.c. Br. Hs. De. RMO. EV. Horizontal Hand Brake Lever - Spectre. We understand that 25 levers to N.Sch.4390 as fitted to 3-S.-1 are ordered outside…

scan0082 Secret memo regarding a half size layout of the Spectre rear brake linkage.
View original record x306 To EH. from Da. c. Wos.R.Hs.RMG SECRET. Da.1/HP.3.7.35. Spectre - Rear Brakes. Herowith is N.Sch.4543, half size layout of the rear brake linkage with the idler lever in the foot brake mechanism…

scan0083 Loss of travel issue with the horizontal hand brake lever for the Spectre model.
View original record x306 GRY. To E. from HDY. c. Hs. Da. RHC. EV. Ey. HDY.1/HP.8.7.35. SECRET. Horizontal Hand Brake Lever - Spectre. Further to Hdy.2/HP.2.7.35 and the loss of 1" of travel of the handle of the lever on…

scan0084 Proposal to modify the Spectre's front brake linkage following the fitment of a front roll bar.
View original record +306 Dan GRV To EH from Da. c.c. Hs. EHG SECRET. Da.4/HP.12.7.35. Spectre - Front Brake Linkage. Now that a front roll bar is fitted, we should liketo reduce the depth of the slots in the frame side…

scan0085 Secret memo regarding the substitution of Oilite bushes for needle roller bearings on the Front Brake Actuating Lever for the Spectre frame.
View original record BT. x3076 C.E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Da.l/HP.15.8.35. SECRET. Front Brake Actuating Lever on Frame - Spectre. Herewith is N.Sch.4569 which shews Oilite bushes substituted for the needle roller bearings now…

scan0086 Brake layout modifications for the 'Spectre' model's 2-S-I test in France.
View original record 4306 To RHC. c. to By. Hs/Gry.4/KW.16.8.35. Spectre Brakes. We do not know if it is realised that for 2-S-I test in France the brake layout should include - (1) Increased front braking lever Hs.2041.…

scan0087 Modification to the brake layout for model 2-S-I for France.
View original record To EHC. +306 Hs/Gry.12/KW.17.8.35. Brakes for 2-S-I for France. Further to our Hs/Gry.4/KW.16.8.35, concerning the brake layout for 2-S-I for France, the rear equaliser should be to N.Sch.4558 and not…

scan0088 Secret memo detailing proposed modifications to the Spectre model's hand brake cables to prevent fraying.
View original record GRY x306 BY. from Da. c. E.Hs.Hdy.RHC. Da.3/HP.20.8.35. SECRET. Spectre - Hand Brake Cables. We wish to try a thimble guide round the L.H.cable between the hand brake compensator and the operating…

scan0089 Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding tests on composite brake drums and servo linings.
View original record x306 Exptl. Dept. 12th September, 1935. Hs/Gry.16/KW. 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…

scan0090 Technical discussion on the Phantom III hand brake, addressing issues and comparing performance with other models.
View original record SECRET. Hs. from E. E.3/HP.19.9.35. c. By. Mx. Da. Hdy. Phantom 3 Hand Brake. With regard to the seizing up of the hand brake on Spectre 4, Mx rather attributes this to the brake being too closely…

scan0091 Note about altering the material of a shoe from aluminium to steel.
View original record - sheet 2 - E.3/HP.19.9.35. With regard to altering the material of the shoe from aluminium to steel, we think this will be an improvement and we are modifying the shoe accordingly. E.

scan0092 Outlining an alternative method to reduce the hand brake leverage for car 33-EX.
View original record x306 To Mx. Hs/Gry.8/KW.21.9.35. Spectre Hand Brake. The final scheme for reducing the hand brake leverage to 60 to 1 will not be ready in time for 33-EX. You can get the required result on this car…

scan0093 Design, cooling, and required alterations for Spectre brake drums.
View original record To E. c. to Da. x306 Hs/AFM.9/KW.21.9.35. Spectre Brake Drums. We are investigating the rate of cooling of different designs of brake drums with a view to reducing the fade we get at present, and to…

scan0094 On modifications to the Spectre hand brake linkage to reduce leverage and improve geometry.
View original record [Handwritten signature: R Gry] X306 [Struck through: BT.] [Struck through: c.c.E.Hs.RHC.Hdy.] Da.1/HP.24.9.35. SECRET. Spectre - Hand Brake Linkage. Herewith is N.Sch.4639 which shews the modification…

scan0095 Replacement of aluminum hand brake shoes with steel ones for the Phantom III.
View original record To EH. (crossed out) GRY. +306 Da.2/MN.3.10.35. Copy to E. Hs. HDY. RHO. (crossed out) PHANTOM III - Hand Brake Shoes. N Sch.4640 herewith shews the proposed steel hand brake shoes to replace the…

scan0096 Proposal to trial oilite bushes in the Phantom III rear brake linkage instead of needle roller bearings.
View original record GRY. x306 DY: c.-E. Hs. Hdy. RHC. Da.1/HP.4.10.35. Phantom 3 Rear Brake Linkage. We wish to try oilite bushes in the brake bell crank levers in place of the needle roller bearings now used. N.Sch.…

scan0097 Modifications to the Phantom III brake pedal due to reduced travel from carpets and bending under load.
View original record x306 To By. Hs/AFM.31/KW.15.10.35. BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT FOR PHANTOM III. We are informed by the Design Dept. that it ought to be possible to push this pedal down to the floorboards when the brakes…

scan0098 Issues with automatic brake adjustment and proposing a new system seen on a Birmingham Bus Co. vehicle.
View original record x306 To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Ey. c. to Rdy. c. to Hy/Ns. Automatic Brake Adjustment. On a recent visit to Ferodo we were able to see the automatic brake adjustment used by the Birmingham 'Bus…

scan0099 Blueprint diagram of an automatic brake adjustment mechanism.
View original record [ "RACK ATTACHED BY LEAF SPRING", "TO CARRIER PLATE.", "AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTMENT", "ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD", "DRAWING ROOM", "OCT 17 1935", "DERBY." ],

scan0100 Tests carried out on a Phantom III car (31-EX) to investigate brake pedal sponge.
View original record FOR FILE. X356 19.10.35. PHANTOM III BRAKE PEDAL SPONGE. Report on a test carried out on 31-EX. Places where lost movement occurred: 200 lbs. on pedal, servo inoperative. (1) Cross shaft between pedal…

scan0101 Potential braking issues including pedal sponge, carpet interference, and a note on a handbrake fault on car 34-EX.
View original record -2- (4) Cont'd. If the brakes were hot, and the servo also, a much higher shoe load than this would be necessary to lock the wheels, and the resulting sponge might be sufficient to make the pedal…

scan0102 Particulars for a front brake pull-off spring for the Phantom III car.
View original record x306 MARTINDALE DY. c. Hs. RHC. We are sending herewith particulars of a front brake pull-off spring for the Phantom 3 car to replace G.82503, previously called for. This spring gives the same load as…

scan0103 Specification for a front brake pull off spring for the Phantom III model.
View original record FRONT BRAKE PULL OFF SPRING - PHANTOM 3. To replace spring G.82503. Wire dia. 0.096". Mean dia. of coils. 0.554". No.of parallel coils. 32. No.of taper coils. 3 each end. Normal load. 44 lbs. Normal…

scan0104 Dangerous Phantom III rear brake drum failure, attributing the cause to increased stress and recommending a new design with 4 ribs.
View original record To E. c. to By. HS/AFM.21/KW.7.11.35. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. We have received a report from G.W.H. (GWH/5/JAB) in which he says he has had a dangerous rear brake drum failure which he…

scan0105 Alteration to the Phantom III horizontal hand brake lever position.
View original record x7076 P MARTINDALE P.T. C. Ex. Hs. Ds. PHO. HDY.1/HP.8.11.35. Horizontal Hand Brake Lever - Phantom 3. Will you kindly note that on the last three cars made (33,34, and 35-EX) it was found necessary…

scan0106 Failure of Phantom III rear brake drums and suggesting potential causes and design improvements.
View original record x306 HS/AFM Hs/RM. from E. c.c. By Hs/AFM. c.c. Hs/CWH (at Chateaudoux). E.2/HP.8.11.35. Phantom 3 Rear Brake Drums. Referring to Hs/AFM.21/KW.7.11.35, I cannot quite understand the reasoning of this…

scan0107 Cause of failure in Phantom III rear brake drums and potential solutions.
View original record x306 Rm Hs/Rm. from E. c. Hs/AFM. c. HS/GWH (at Chateauxeux). Phantom 3 Rear Brake Drums. -------------------------- Referring to Hs/AFM.21/KW.7.11.35, I cannot quite understand the reasoning of this…

scan0108 Requesting to prevent placing large orders for Phantom III rear brake drum castings pending a decision on alterations.
View original record x306 E/Mr. D'Aeth. Hs/AFM.8/KW.9.11.35. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. Pending a decision by E. as to the alterations to be made in these drums, will you please prevent any large order being placed for…

scan0109 Failure of Phantom III rear brake drums and proposing a design modification.
View original record To E. 230b Hs/AFM.20/KW.11.11.35. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. We appreciate your argument about the stress range in the thin drum edge. The depth of section here is only .550" as against .725" at…

scan0110 Issues with flexible rear brake drums on the Phantom III and a request to produce modified drums for testing.
View original record To RHC. x306 HS/AFM.5/KW.16.11.35. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. We have discovered that our brake troubles on Ph.III are due to very flexible rear drums. We have asked E. to instruct drums with ribs…

scan0111 Changing from aluminium to steel for hand brake shoes on the first 50 Phantom III cars due to seizing issues.
View original record To By. X306 Hs/Rm.29/KW.18.11.35. For the first 50 Phantom III cars we have instructed aluminium hand brake shoes. It is really more important that the hand brake shoes should be in steel than the…

scan0112 The seizure of Phantom III rear brakes, proposing changes to materials for spindles and end caps.
View original record To RHC. X306 Hs/AFM.7/KW.19.11.35. Phantom III Rear Brakes. We have received reports from France of the seizure of the bell cranks on the carrier plates, of both hand and foot brakes. This is…

scan0113 Investigation into brake fade on a Phantom III (35-EX), detailing pedal movement measurements and their causes.
View original record To E. c. to Wor. c. to GWH. c. to By. c. to Mx. X30Z Hs/AFM.17/KW.21.11.35. Phantom III Brake Fade - 35-EX. We have made a thorough investigation into the above trouble. The following sponge…

scan0114 Technical memorandum discussing brake pedal 'sponge', fading issues, and proposed solutions.
View original record -2- The above figures do not account for the whole of the pedal travel; but on the road heavier pedal pressures will be used than we were able to apply in the garage; and moreover when a car is in…

scan0115 Brake system examination, detailing issues with the servo, drums, and linings, and proposing material changes.
View original record -3- HS/APM.17/KW.21.11.35. We have examined the servo and it appears to be satisfactory. We have not been able to detect any fading in this component, as the scissor lever opening to give a certain…

scan0116 Notification regarding a design change to the Phantom III rear brake drums to overcome distortion.
View original record x306 Rm MARTINDALE BY. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. E/Lid.3/HP.26.11.35. Phantom 3 Rear Brake Drums. We send you herewith:- N.Sch.4703 showing increased depth of stiffening ribs on the inner edge of the rear brake…

scan0117 Brake pedal movement for the Phantom III, requesting modifications to the pedal stem.
View original record To E. +306 Hs/AFM.15/KW.29.11.35. Brake Pedal Movement for Phantom III. We are informed by the Design Dept. that it ought to be possible to push this pedal down to the floorboards when the brakes have…

scan0118 The outdated brakes on car 30-EX, requesting an upgrade to the latest specification for development work.
View original record To RHC. X306 Hs/AFM.15/KW. 2.12.35. Brakes on 30-EX. The brakes on this car are completely out of date. It is impossible to use the hand adjustment, and the car is useless for brake experiments. We…

scan0119 Design change for the Phantom III rear brake drums, instructing to machine castings to a new drawing, G. 84005.
View original record To RHC. +376 Hs/AFM.2/KW.4.12.35. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. In our memo. Hs/AFM.5/KW.16.11.35, we asked you to make 4 pairs of drums with deeper ribs. Since that date the Design Dept. have…

scan0120 Requesting the production of two sets of Oillite bushes for Phantom III Bell Cranks for experience gathering.
View original record x306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.1/KW.4.12.35. "Oillite Bushes for Ph.III Bell Cranks on Rear Carrier Plate. We are wanting to get some experience with these bushes. Will you please make two sets of parts to be…

scan0121 Partial rivet failure on Phantom III & Bentley steel brake shoes, with analysis and recommendations for a new material.
View original record To By. +306 HS/AFM.29/KW.11.12.35. Rivets for Ph.III & Bentley Steel Brake Shoes. We have had two cases of partial rivet failure on the rear footbrake shoes of Ph.III cars. We regard this as very…

scan0122 Trouble with unequal expansion of brake shoes and drums, and instructions to use experimental steel shoes with zinc bonded material.
View original record X306 To By. Hs/AFM.5/KW.12.12.35. Steel Brake Shoes. As we explained in our memo. Hs/AFM.17/KW. 21.11.35, we have had trouble on Ph.III due to unequal expansion of shoes and drum. We can reduce this…

scan0123 Suggesting the substitution of strengthened front springs for the rear foot brake shoe springs on the Phantom III.
View original record +306 BY. c. E.HS. RHG. HS Da/AEC.1/HP.2.1.36. Pull Off Springs for rear foot brake shoes. Phantom III There is a complaint that the above pull-off springs are too weak and that they do not return the…

scan0124 The failure of Phantom III rear brake lining rivets due to heat, requesting tests on new special brass rivets.
View original record To RHC. +306 Hs/AFM.12/KW.8.1.36. Ph.III Rear Brake Lining Rivet Failure. The recent failures of Ph.III rivets are due to the use of a brass, the strength of which falls off rapidly with heat, for…

scan0125 List of brake experiments showing component status and car allocation.
View original record To RHC. c. to Hs/Gry. X306 Hs/AFM.1/EW.11.1.36. Brake Experiments. The following is a list of brake experiments showing their position and the car on which they should be carried out. Drums. Aluminium…

scan0126 Summary of brake system modifications, tests, and statuses for various vehicle models.
View original record -2- Hs/AFM.1/KW.11.1.36. Ferodo. F. Zinc B.A. (S.5805) Fitted 35-EX For steel shoes " 1-B-IV. " Test Rig. Instructed (B-23-AE (Vulture (6-B-IV Unequalized Rear Brakes Fitted 3-B-IV. Leverage Altered.…

scan0127 Seizures in the oiling scheme and brake gear for Bentley 20/25 and Phantom III models.
View original record To E. from RHC/RH. c. Ds. c. E-B/Hdy. RHC/RH.1/ETM4.1.36. OILING SCHEME & BRAKE GEAR - applicable to Bentley. 20/25 and Phantom III. We have recently experienced seizures due to Bijur Oil Pipe…

scan0128 The addition of felt sealing washers to the bell crank lever needle bearings for the Phantom III rear brake operation.
View original record X306 Rm MARTINDALE BY: c. E.Hs.Hdy. RHC. Da.2/HP.4.1.36. Phantom III Rear Brake Operation. N.Sch.4648 herewith shews the addition of felt sealing washers to the bell crank lever needle bearings on the…

scan0129 Revised hand brake adjustment for the Phantom III, including a special spanner.
View original record Rm x306 BY. c. E.Hs. Hdy. RHC. Da.4/HP.4.1.36. MARTINDALE Comments please Rm Phantom III - Hand Brake Adjustment, etc. Herewith are N.Sch's 4718 and 4725. The former shows a revised hand brake…

scan0130 Issue with the front brakes engaging when the car is jacked up, preventing drum removal.
View original record x306 To E. c.c to Wor. c.c to By. Hs/Dwg.3/JH.17.1.36. Front Brakes 32-EX. One point which requires attention is the fact that when the front of the car is fully jacked up the front brakes come hard…

scan0131 Issue with the Phantom III front brakes engaging during full rebound and proposed modifications.
View original record Rm x3016 To BY. E/Ev.1/MN.21.1.36. Copy to Hs/Rm. EHC. Martindale Phantom III. Front Brakes. The pull-off stop for the front brakes on Phantom III is on the intermediate lever on the inside of the…

scan0132 Requesting a new brake lever for the Phantom III 32-EX to be fitted before its 10,000-mile test.
View original record x306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.3/JH. 21.1.36. Phantom III 32-EX. Brakes. Will you please make one lever Rm.46, and fit it to 32-EX. before it does its 10,000 miles test. This lever replaces G.82809, and the…

scan0133 Modification of a sheet metal bracket for the Phantom III brake pedal.
View original record x306 MARTINDALE BY. C. L.Hs. DA. RMC. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.1/HP.23.1.36. Brake Pedal - Phantom III We send herewith N.Sch.4742 which shows the sheet metal bracket (which now forms the stop for the pedal as…

scan0134 Modified sheet metal bracket for the Phantom III brake pedal.
View original record x306 BY. c. L,Hs. Ds. RHC. Hs/Rm. E/HDY.1/HP.23.1.36. Brake Pedal - Phantom III We send herewith N.Sch.4742 which shews the sheet metal bracket (which now forms the stop for the pedal as well as the…

scan0135 Two brake failures on a Phantom III model, requesting an investigation.
View original record x306 K To Wor. from Sg. Copy to E.Hs. Re P.III Brakes. Sg4/E27.1.36 There have been two brake failures on 35-Mx. Reports of both have, I understand, been sent by Br. to Hs/Rm. The second one was very…

scan0136 Instruction regarding the fitting of spring retaining rings for the Phantom III brake operation.
View original record X306 DR. c. E.Hs. Hs/Rm. Hdy. RHC. Da.1/HP.28.1.36. Phantom III Brake Operation. It is necessary that the spring retaining rings shewn on N.Sch.4718 for retaining the ball ended actuating rods in the…

scan0137 Phantom III brake issues, including seizing bearings and a push rod design flaw, and proposing modifications.
View original record Y306 Memo from E. c. Hs. CTRY - AFM re Phantom III Brakes. Referring to memo Sg.4/E.27.1.36, we have discussed this matter very thoroughly with Fraser, and also with Rm. and it is apparent that the…

scan0138 Potential modification to the bell crank and lever for the Phantom III brake mechanism.
View original record Martindale +306 BY. c. Hs/Rm. c. RHC/H.Smith. E.2/HP.28.1.36. Phantom III - Brake Mechanism. With reference to the bell crank lever G.84260 used on the brake mechanism, and also lever G.84297, both of…

scan0139 The fitting of spring retaining rings for the Phantom III brake operation.
View original record +306 GRV AFM [Signature] ~~BY.~~ ~~C.E.No. Hs/Rm. HJG~~ Da.1/HP.28.1.36. Phantom III Brake Operation. It is necessary that the spring retaining rings shewn on N.Sch.4718 for retaining the ball ended…

scan0140 Response to a proposed cost-reduction scheme for the Phantom III hand brake equaliser.
View original record GRY x306 RPM Sft. c. WOF. Hs. By.De.Sft/EWK.JMR. E.6/HP.29.1.36. Phantom III Cost Reductions - Hand Brake Equaliser. Section 6090 - N.Sch.4558. With reference to your proposed scheme WKS.174, we…

scan0141 Rear brake operation for the Phantom III model.
View original record GRY x306 APM BY c.c. E.Hs. Da. AHO. Hs/Rm. E/HDY.1/HP.31.1.36. Rear Brake Operation (Foot and Hand) Phantom III Further to Da.1/HP.28.1.36, we now send N.Sch. 4750 which shows the push rod retaining…

scan0142 Cost reductions for the Phantom III Hand Brake Equaliser, specifically concerning needle bearings and acme threads.
View original record PRIVATE. x306 GRY AFM Sft/WN.1/IP.31.1.36. PHANTOM III COST REDUCTIONS. HAND BRAKE EQUALISER SEC.6090. N.Scheme 4558. In reply to your memo E.6/HP.29.1.36 regarding our suggestion WES.174, we note…

scan0143 Operation of the foot and hand rear brakes for the Phantom III model.
View original record BY C. Elis. Des. HMG. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.1/HP.31.1.36. Rear Brake Operation (Foot and Hand) Phantom III Further to Da.1/HP.28.1.36, we now send N.Sch. 4750 which shows the push rod retaining spring rings…

scan0144 The order and fitting of brake drums for car 32-EX and material tests on 'Millenite' iron.
View original record X 306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.7/KW.31.1.36. Brake Drums for 32-EX. Mr. Marriott has ordered a set of castings in R.R. cylinder liner iron for Ph.III brake drums, and also a pair of castings suitable for…

scan0145 Modifications to the rear brake intermediate shaft for chassis with dropped front ends.
View original record BY. c. E.Hs. Da. RHC. Hs/Gry. E/HDY.3/HP.10.2.36. Rear Brake Intermediate Shaft to suit Rear Springs with Dropped Front Ends. - Ph.III. N.Sch.4754 herewith shows the above. The shaft has been dropped…

scan0146 Requesting to fit lever Rm.46 to the 32-EX brakes on a car in the shop.
View original record To RHC. x356. Hs/AFM.12/JH.11.2.36. 32-EX Brakes. Will you please fit lever Rm.46 to this car while it is in the shop. Hs/AFM.

scan0147 Modifications to the rear brakes of the Phantom III.
View original record GRY x306 AFM RY. c.c. E. Hs. Dr. RHO: Hs/Gry. E/HDY.8/HP.12.2.36. Rear Brakes - Phantom III. Will you kindly instruct that the brake ropes between the equaliser and the brake drums for the foot brake…

scan0148 Design change for the Phantom III rear brake intermediate shaft.
View original record PYE E.Hs. Per F.Hw. Hs/Gry. GRY X306 E/HDY.2/HP.12.2.36. Rear Brake Intermediate Shaft - Phantom III . The construction shown on M.Sch.4762 for the servo countershaft should be applied to the…

scan0149 Design change for the Phantom III rear brake intermediate shaft.
View original record DY: C. Ells. Da. RHS. He/Gry. GRY x306 E/HDY.2/HP.12.2.36. Rear Brake Intermediate Shaft - Phantom III. The construction shown on N.Sch.4762 for the servo countershaft should be applied to the…

scan0150 Requesting an order of Phantom III brake linings from Ferodo Ltd.
View original record To Roy. X306 Hs/AFM.17/KW.24.2.36. Phantom III Brake Linings. Will you please order from Ferodo Ltd. the following pieces of S.5805 lining. These linings are only to be partially die-pressed, so as to…

scan0151 Report addressing a complaint about stiffness in the foot brake adjustment mechanism for the Phantom III.
View original record X306 MARTINDALE BY. C.E. Hs. Ds.RHC. Hs/RM. E/HDY.1/HP.25.2.36. Foot Brake Adjustment. - Phantom III. With reference to the complaint in the strip report on 31-EX under RHC.2/ETM.27.1.36, that the cam…

scan0152 Complaint and proposed modification for the Foot Brake Adjustment on the Phantom III.
View original record x386 [Signature] MARTINDALE DX. [Struck through] C. S. to Mr. Hives Hs/Fm. E/HDY.1/HP.25.2.36. Foot Brake Adjustment. - Phantom III. With reference to the complaint in the strip report on 31-EX under…

scan0153 Modifications to front brake adjustments for the Phantom III, 25-30, and Bentley models.
View original record x306 P Martindale . EY c.c. Mr. Hs. Der. RHC. Hs/Tur. E/HDY.2/HP.25.2.36. Front Brake Adjustments - Phantom III 25-30 and Bentley. We send herewith M.Sch.4769 which shows modifications to meet the…

scan0154 Blueprint illustrating the cause of a front brake failure.
View original record SECTION AT A A IN DIRECTION OF ARROW. LEVERS SEIZED ON THESE BEARING DIA'S. POINT OF FAILURE IN OIL SUPPLY. THIS GAP ALLOWS INNER BEARING DIA TO BE EXPOSED TO WEATHER. NO LUBRICATION PROVIDED. 20/25…

scan0155 Modifications to front brake adjustments for Phantom III, 25-30, and Bentley models to address seizures.
View original record +306 Rm EV C. to Mr. Hives for info. Hs/Rm. E/HDY.2/HP.25.2.36. Front Brake Adjustments - Phantom III 25-30 and Bentley. We send herewith N.Sch.4769 which shows modifications to meet the seizures…

scan0156 Modification to the Phantom III hand brake ratchet due to a complaint that the lever is difficult to release.
View original record x306 BX. c. E.Hs. Da. RHC. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.2/HP.26.2.36. Hand Brake Ratchet. - Phantom III. N.Sch.4770 herewith shows a ratchet with reduced undercut to meet the complaint by the Experimental Department…

scan0157 Modification to the Hand Brake Ratchet for the Phantom III to address a complaint from the Experimental Department.
View original record x306 R MARTINDALE DE. c. W.Hs. Da. HHG. Hs/Hm. E/IDY.2/HP.26.2.36. Hand Brake Ratchet. - Phantom III. N.Sch.4770 herewith shows a ratchet with reduced undercut to meet the complaint by the…

scan0158 Latest type of Ph.III Hand Brake Adjuster and its implementation.
View original record 4306 To RHC. HS/AFM.4/JH. 5.3.36. Ph.III Hand Brake Adjuster. We have been considering the latest type of hand brake adjuster evolved by the Design Dept. and we think that the number of occasions on…

scan0159 Modification to the Phantom III hand brake lever's rachet teeth.
View original record Rm Hs. X306 BY/Cgh.1/G.6.3.36. PHANTOM 111 - HAND BRAKE LEVER. We have received N.Sch.4770 showing modification to the rachet teeth of the hand brake lever quadrant which is intended to make it easier…

scan0160 Cost-saving modification to the Hand Brake Adjuster on the Phantom III model.
View original record To E. c. to Da. c. to Mdy. c. to RRG. X306 HS/AFM.1/JH.7.3.36. Hand Brake Adjuster on Ph.III. We have been considering M.sch.4718, to which drawing we have had several adjusters made. We think that…

scan0161 Blueprint detailing a modification to a PIII Hand Brake Adjuster.
View original record R.R. 1/4" HEX MODIFICATION TO PIII HAND BRAKE ADJUSTER Other details to G.82977 or any later edition Rm / 86 ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS Ltd. DRAWING ROOM MAY 6 1936 DERBY

scan0162 Modifications to the brake linkage on the back axle and rebound strap.
View original record 1306 MARTINDALE RY C.-S-G-W-I-L-S-O-N. P.A. R.A.C. EB/RM. Rm 9 E/HDY.1/HP.7.3.36. Brake Linkage on Back Axle and Rebound Strap. We send herewith N.Sch.4775 which shows the linkage modified to give…

scan0163 Design change for the Phantom III rear brake bell crank levers to improve water protection for the oilite bushes.
View original record x307 Dte. C. of S. Mr.H.S. but. R.H.C. Lg/Fm. E/HDY.2/HP.9.3.36 Rear Brake Bell Crank Levers. Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4778 which shows protection against water entering the oilite bushes…

scan0164 Water protection for oilite bushes on the rear brake bell crank levers for the Phantom III.
View original record X306 -EX. c.c. E. Hs. Da. RHC. Hs/Rm. E/HDY.2/HP.9.3.36. Rear Brake Bell Crank Levers. Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4778 which shows protection against water entering the oilite bushes for…

scan0165 Query regarding the performance of new Ferodo brake linings on Phantom III chassis 35-EX.
View original record W/LH. - JLE. X306 Hs/AFM.1/KW.11.3.36. Phantom III Brakes. We want to know how the new type Ferodo on 35-EX is behaving. Will you find out for us what is the total mileage that this car has done, and…

scan0166 Issues with the Phantom III hand brake lever's performance and the need for improvement.
View original record To Hy. c. to R. c. to Da. c. to Idy. c. to Wor. X 306 HS/APM.5/JH.11.3.36. Phantom III Hand Brake Lever. In reply to Hy/Csh.1/G.6.3.36. we say that any improvement, however slight, is necessary on…

scan0167 Hand brake ratio of the Phantom III and proposing the use of a high-friction material for the brake shoes.
View original record x306 Rm MARTINDALE HS. c. By. Mx. Da. HDY. E.3/HP.11.3.36. re Phantom III Hand Brake. With reference to the above, with a brake lever movement of 8" we have a ratio of 60 to 1 on the hand brake…

scan0168 Improvements and testing for the Phantom III Hand Brake.
View original record x306 To By. c. to E. c. to Da. Hs/AFM.5/KW.13.3.36. Phantom III Hand Brake. In reply to By/Cgh.1/G.6.3.36, we say that any improvement, however slight, is necessary on this lever. We think scrapping…

scan0169 Unsatisfactory performance of oilite bushes when exposed to water, concerning the Phantom III hand brake equaliser.
View original record x306 MARTINDALE ~~Sft from Da.~~ ~~C. Mr. Hdy. By. Wor.~~ ~~Hs. Mr. Hives~~ Da.2/HP.13.3.36. Phantom III Cost Reductions -- Hand Brake Equaliser Sec.6090. N.Sch.4558. In reply to Sft/WWW.1/DR.31.1.36,…

scan0170 Ph.III hand brake, considering different materials (Ferodo vs Fibre H.D.) and leverage for improved performance.
View original record X306 To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to By. HS/AFM.8/JH.17.3.36. Ph.III Hand Brake. In reply to E.S/HP.11.3.36. We agree that a high µ Ferodo is desirable on Ph.III handbrakes with a 60-1 ratio and 8°…

scan0171 Modification to the gas-tight joint for the brake and clutch pedals on the Phantom III model.
View original record x306P? XE Smith. Is this satisfactory? Rm. C.R.E. DR. RB. Hs/Im. E/HDY.5/HP.3.4.36. Gas Tight Joint for Brake and Clutch Pedals. Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4790 which shows a modification to…

scan0172 Modifications to the hand brake for the Phantom III.
View original record BY. C.W.HS.RHO.Hs/Rm.De. x306 E/HDY.1/HP.7.4.36. Hand Brake - Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4792 which shows modifications to the angles of the levers of the hand brake countershaft on the 3rd…

scan0173 Modification to the hand brake system for the Phantom III.
View original record X306 MARTINDALE BY. [crossed out] Cr.E.Hs.RMG.Hs/Fm. De. [crossed out] E/HDY.1/HP.7.4.36. Hand Brake - Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4792 which shows modifications to the angles of the levers of…

scan0174 Design change to the fulcrum pin on the Phantom III rear foot brake equaliser.
View original record X386 MARTINDALE BY. C. Ex. De. Hs. Tno. E/HDY.1/HP.8.4.36. Rear Foot Brake Equaliser. Phantom III We send herewith N.Sch.4793 which shows our suggestion to meet the complaint made by the Production…

scan0175 Modifications to the Phantom III front brakes to resolve a clearance issue.
View original record 1356 To BY. Copy to Ba. Hs/Rm. RHO. N/H Hollingworth. R/Ev.1/MN.8.4.36. R M MARTINDALE Phantom III Front Brakes. With the latest yoke piece a foul has been experienced between the boss and nut of the…

scan0176 Instruction to experimentally delete oil catchers from the rear brakes of a Phantom III.
View original record X306 E/HDY.2/HP.20.4.36. Rear Brakes - Phantom III - RHC/RH.1/ETM. 7.4.36. The Experimental Department have made tests (RHC/RH.1/ETM.7.4.36) from which it would appear that the oil catchers provided…

scan0177 Brake cable failure on the Ph.III model and the plan to fit new parts to the 32-EX.
View original record To E. c. to By. X306 Hs/Rm.26/KW.22.4.36. Ph.III Brake Cable Failure. With reference to E.1/HP.22.4.36. We agree in principle that the point mentioned is a danger spot on the Ph.III and have talked…

scan0178 Requesting two rear brake drums from car 32-EX be sent to Mx.
View original record To RHC. X306 Hs/AFM.3/KW.22.4.36. Ph.III Rear Brake Drums. Will you please send to Mx. the two rear brake drums that have been taken off 32-EX. These are no longer wanted as they have been replaced by…

scan0179 Failure of the Phantom III foot brake mechanism and the urgency of implementing modifications.
View original record Hs. and DY. c. Hs/Les. [Signature] +306 E.1/HP.22.4.36. re Phantom III Foot Brake Mechanism. --------------------------------- As a consequence of the brake gear failure experienced by Hs/Les. due to…

scan0180 The replacement of projecting stops for the rear brakes on the Phantom III.
View original record X306 R MARTINDALE DRG. OFFICE C.C. Mr. Day Mr. Hives. E/HDY.1/HP.28.4.36. Rear Brakes N.Sch.4750 - Phantom III. The Experimental Department have pointed out that we cannot delete the projecting stops…

scan0181 The issue of Phantom III front brakes binding when the car is on full rebound.
View original record x306 To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to By. Hs/Gry.4/KW.14.5.36. Phantom III Front Brakes Binding on full rebound. With regard to the trouble that front wheels cannot be rotated when the car is jacked…

scan0182 Phantom III front brakes binding on full rebound.
View original record X306 E/Ev.6/MN.15.5.36. To EV. Copy to [REDACTED] Hs/Gry. Phantom III Front Brakes Binding on Full Rebound. As the binding of the brakes when the front wheels are jacked up will, we feel, be a severe…

scan0183 Weights of Phantom III brake assemblies and components.
View original record To A. c. to Ds. c. to By. X 306 HS/APW.24/JH.15.6.36. Phantom III Brake Weights. The weights of Ph.III brake assemblies on the axle ends, exclusive of hubs and pivots as not being parts of the brakes…

scan0184 Potential weight savings from using aluminium brake drums and removing hand brake shoes.
View original record -2- At the same time we think we could build aluminium drums 14" in dia, which would be as good as the 16" drums now standard. As we have no design for Ph.III 14" drums we can only estimate the…

scan0185 Request for tests to investigate deflection in the Phantom III pedal assembly shaft, causing brake sponge.
View original record MARTINDALE. Please supply Rm x30b Hs/Rm. Da.2/HP.18.6.36. Brake Sponge - Phantom III. We should like some tests made to see if there is any appreciable deflection in the pedal assembly shaft. The ball…

scan0186 Oil leaks from the Bijur chassis lubrication system onto the Phantom III front brake linings.
View original record To By. c. to Da. c. to Mx. X306 Hs/AFM.17/KW.23.6.36. Phantom III Front Brakes. The Test Dept. have had several cases of oil from the bijur chassis lubrication system getting on to the front brake…

scan0187 Investigation into oil leaks on Phantom III front brakes and the proposed solution.
View original record x306 Martindale Your note answers this H De Rm Br Sct from H. MX6/T25.6.36 Rm PHANTOM III FRONT BRAKES We have had three cases of oil getting on to front brake friction surfaces on chassis on test.…

scan0188 The failure of Phantom III brake rivets and the proposed solution.
View original record x306 To RHC. Hs/APM.23/KW.30.6.36. Phantom III Brake Rivets. Owing to the Test Dept. having experienced complete failure of the rivets which hold the Ferodo on the shoe, we want to have the brakes of…

scan0189 Replacing failing brass brake rivets with copper rivets on a Phantom III, chassis 30-EX.
View original record x306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.15/KW.6.7.36. Phantom III Brakes - 30-EX. The standard Phantom III brass rivers for securing the Ferodo, which rub against the drum, have not been a great success - for one thing…

scan0190 Brake sponge in the Phantom III, analyzing lost movement relative to pedal pressure.
View original record To Da. x 306 Hs/AFM. 3/JH. 1.8.36. Brake Sponge - Phantom III. In reply to your Da. 2/HP. 18.6.36. in which you suggest that the flexibility of the pedal assembly shaft may add an appreciable amount…

scan0191 Investigation into the distortion of rear brake carrier plates on chassis 30-EX and 35-EX due to heat generated by the brakes.
View original record X306 To from RHC./RH. Hs/Rm. RHC/RH.2/AP.14.8.36. Martindale What is all this about? Rm Ph.III. REAR BRAKE CARRIER PLATES. Trouble has been experienced recently on 30-EX. and 35-EX. Chassis due to…

scan0192 Distortion test conducted on rear brake carrier plates and a dust excluder.
View original record -2- RHC/RH.2/AP.14.8.36. The dust excluder shews signs of coming away from the carrier plate. No permanent set was found on the near side carrier plate or dust excluder. ---------- Distortion Test…

scan0193 Diagram illustrating the condition and distortion of the rear brake carrier plate.
View original record Ex I 51 NO DISTORTION ON THIS SECTION OF CARRIER PLATES FOOT BRAKE TOGGLE SHAFT THE EXTREMITIES OF THE INNER & OUTER CARRIER PLATES WHICH SUPPORT THE FOOT BRAKE TOGGLE SHAFT ARE DISTORTED .025 35 Ex…

scan0194 Distortion test results for rear brake carrier plates after repeated heating and cooling.
View original record Ex I 52 P III REAR BRAKES DISTORTION TESTS ON CARRIER PLATES Distortion At Various Points On Dust Excluder. Numerical readings around the plate (clockwise from top): -.012, ZERO, ZERO, -.020, -.050,…

scan0195 Blueprint detailing the condition, distortion, and fouling points of rear brake carrier plates.
View original record Ex I 50 BRAKE DRUM FOULING THE INSIDE OF LIP ON THE DUST EXCLUDER AT THESE POINTS THE SECTION OF THE CARRIER PLATE WHICH SUPPORTS THE BELL CRANK LEVERS IS ALSO SLIGHTLY DISTORTED IN THE SAME…

scan0196 Fault discovered in the Phantom III front brake mechanism which limits its effectiveness.
View original record To E. c. to Da. c. to Nx. c. to JLE. c. to By. X306 Hs/Gry.5/KW.14.9.36. Phantom III Brakes. As we told Da. on Saturday morning, we have discovered a foul in the Ph.III front brake mechanism which…

scan0197 Foul on the Phantom III front brakes and a request to machine a modified lever for examination.
View original record To RHC. X306 Hs/AFM.11/KW.15.9.36. Phantom III Front Brakes. We have discovered a very unpleasant foul on the front brakes of this car which prevents the bell crank lever G.84118/9 from reaching the…

scan0198 Standardisation of parts document for brake drums, changing from Millenite to R.R. Cylinder Iron.
View original record RR 755 (5H) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 15.9.36. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Description of Parts. BRAKE DRUMS IN R.R. CYLINDER IRON INSTEAD OF MILLENITE. Origin. To reduce cost. Report…

scan0199 Cost and production plan for standardising Cylinder Iron Brake Drums on the Phantom III 'B' series chassis.
View original record PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS. CONTINUED. Sft/GH. 21.8.36. Description of Part: CYLINDER IRON BRAKE DRUMS. X No. Off: 100 Drawing No.: Estimated cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment NIL…

scan0200 Brake lever foul condition on the Phantom III and proposed modifications.
View original record x306 GRY see me Hs. --- c. By. Da. Mx. JLE. [Text is struck through] E.2/HP.15.9.36. Phantom III Brakes. ------------------ Replying to your memo Hs/Gry.5/KW.14.9.36, we have looked into this matter,…

scan0201 Standardisation of Ferodo S.5805 brake linings on all brakes, including the hand brake.
View original record RR 755 (SH) (57394. 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1. COMPLETED 15.9.36. 40/50 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date: 25.8.36 (14.7.36 is crossed out) X No. 306. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. FERODO S.5805…

scan0202 Estimate for the cost of extra Jigs, Tools, and Equipment for the 'B' Series Chassis production.
View original record STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Estimated cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment £46 (Sft/Ws.10.8.36.). Could be brought on to production at the first Chassis in "B" Series (Sft/GH.21.8.36.). [STAMP]…

scan0203 Defective brakes complaint for a Phantom III, chassis 3-AZ-76, belonging to His Grace The Duke of Sutherland.
View original record Hs/Rm EP15/MH.24.9.36 re PHANTOM III DEFECTIVE BRAKES COMPLAINT 3-AZ-76 - His Grace The Duke of Sutherland Our tester's report when dealing with the demonstration and delivery of the above car is as…

scan0204 Contradictory complaints regarding Phantom III brakes.
View original record To EP. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Mx. X3076 Hs/Rm.6/KW.28.9.36. Phantom III Defective Brakes Complaint. With reference to EP.15/MH.24.9.36, the last time we spoke to you about the Ph.III brakes was…

scan0205 Performance issues with the Phantom III brakes, including smoking and squeaking.
View original record To E. from Rm. 4306 Hs/Rm./KW.28.9.36. Phantom III. The attached note from Martindale is probably a pessimistic view of the state of the Ph.III brakes. Actually I must admit that if they are adjusted…

scan0206 Unreliability of Phantom III brakes and proposing a design revision.
View original record Hs/AFM.4/KW.28.9.36. Phantom III Brakes. Our experiences of the past two years with Phantom III brakes lead us to think that a design revision of the system would be advisable. In spite of a standard…

scan0207 Proposals for overcoming the loss of front braking and pedal movement on the Phantom III.
View original record X356 To DY. (Struck through) Copy to E. (Struck through) Da. (Struck through) Hs/Rm. Mec. (Struck through) He/martindale. (Struck through) A.F.M. Should like to go over this with you on a PIII front-…

scan0208 Suggestions and proposals for modifying brake system components, including bell cranks, brake shoes, and cams.
View original record -2- Suggestions to be tried with a view to an early introduction. ====================================================== The above proposals should give us approximately 1.875" travel at the end of…

scan0209 Brake costs, urging the Design Department to approve changes on the experimental car to avoid delays and save weight and money.
View original record Handwritten: Hs/Rm Handwritten: MARTINDALE Handwritten: X306 To E. from Sg. Copy to Wör.Hs/Rm. [Text obscured] Brake Costs. I have just been reading Hs/Rm.10/KW.25.9.36. This seems to be an important…

scan0210 Proposed modifications to the Phantom III braking system to overcome the loss of front braking and pedal movement.
View original record TO Mr. Copy to Hs/Martindale. E/Ev.6/MN.29.9.36. 306 Phantom III - Brakes. We wish to set out our proposals for overcoming the loss of front braking and pedal movement on the Phantom III, dividing the…

scan0211 Suggestions for modifications and trials of a vehicle's braking system.
View original record -2- Suggestions to be tried with a view to an early introduction. The above proposals should give us approximately 1.875" travel at the end of the vertical lever of the yoke piece bell crank. It is…

scan0212 Communication regarding a complaint about defective brakes on the Phantom III model, referencing various test reports.
View original record Hs/Rm C DY M X306 EP22/MH.29.9.36 re PHANTOM III DEFECTIVE BRAKES COMPLAINT --------------------------------------- With reference to your Hs/RM.6/KW.28.9.36, we cannot believe that you intend us to…

scan0213 Letter clarifying potentially contradictory statements about brake fade and diving issues during testing on Mt. Ventoux.
View original record -2- EP22/MH.29.9.36 sudden application was made"), also the statement on page 14 ("With abnormal braking on the Mt.Ventoux the brakes faded"), may somewhat confirm the report above. We did not,…

scan0214 Modified front brake cam for a Phantom III and the required shortening of the intermediate rear brake lever.
View original record 306 To BY. Copy to H.Da. Hs/Nor. Hs/Martindale. E/Ev.1/IR.30.9.36. Phantom III - Front Brakes. As mentioned in our E/Ev.6/MN.29.9.36, we now send to you a modified front brake cam of radius .6". The…

scan0215 Modification to the Phantom III front brake cam and a necessary adjustment to the rear brake lever.
View original record To HY. X 306 [Handwritten] E/Ev.1/MN.30.9.36. Copy to Mr. Er. [Strikethrough] Mr. Hs/Rm. [Strikethrough] Mr. Martindale. [Strikethrough] Martindale See me [Handwritten] Rm [Handwritten Signature]…

scan0216 Brake costs and savings for Bentley III and Wraith models.
View original record MARTINDALE X 306 Sg. from E. c. Wer. Hs. Ey. Da. HDY. E.1/HP.30.9.36. Brake Costs. With reference to your memo Sg.30/E29.9.36, we had a report in preparation on this question of brake costs. Actually…

scan0217 Technical discussion comparing Girling brakes with the company's own floating fulcrum brake system, considering costs, weight, and performance.
View original record (sheet 2) which on the first page of the report Rm says we shall not use. It is, therefore, extremely doubtful if we should be able to achieve the saving shewn for the complete Girling system, and at…

scan0218 Challenges of using Girling brakes with independent suspension on the Bentley, proposing a new brake gear design.
View original record (sheet 3) When it comes to the question of standardising independent suspension on the Bentley, the use of Girling brakes would present a fresh problem with regard to the means of operating the front…

scan0219 Modifications and testing for Phantom III brakes, referencing attached blueprints.
View original record [Handwritten] x306 Rhm [Strikethrough]By.[Strikethrough] from E. [Strikethrough]C. By.[Strikethrough] Da. Hs/Rm. Hs/Martindale. [Handwritten below] Jix [Underlined]Phantom III Brakes.[Underlined]…

scan0220 Requesting the production of a modified front brake lever stop for the Phantom III.
View original record X306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.11/KW.3.10.36. Phantom III Front Brakes. Herewith a print G.84921, which is the latest front brake lever stop. It is to be fixed to the oil cover at top of the pivot. It replaces…

scan0221 Net cost comparison of brake system components for the Phantom II and Phantom III.
View original record X306 5-10-36 Phantom III Brake System. Nett cost without Overheads. Wor.4/R.2.10.36. Ph.II Ph.III. Pedals £1. 8. 0d. £1. 10. 0d. Axle control dampers £2. 9. 4d. Servo Drive £1. 0. 0d. £1. 0. 0d. Rear…

scan0222 Required modifications for the Phantom III brakes to improve front brake movement.
View original record X306 Hs/Rm.from E. c. By. Sft. Mx. Da. EV. Hs/AFM. E.6/HP.8.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. ----------------- With further reference to E/EV.6/MN.29.9.36, and E.2/HP.30.9.36, we are very anxious to have…

scan0223 Urgent brake issues on a Phantom III model and the potential for reputational damage.
View original record Rm X306 S/W To Mx. from Sg. Copy to E.Rm.C. re P.III Brakes. Sg14/E8.10.36 Jack Barclay lent his P.III to Mr.Humfrey Symons who, as you know, is an expert driver and an important motoring…

scan0224 Mr. Humphrey Symons' negative feedback regarding the braking performance of a Trials Phantom III car.
View original record COPY. Sg. Bt.6/MD.7.10.36. On Monday I met Mr. Humphrey Symons and learned that he had been loaned Mr. Jack Barclay's Trials P.III over the last week-end. Whilst Mr. Symons was delighted with the car…

scan0225 Complaints and proposed solutions for the Phantom III hand brake mechanism.
View original record 306 To Hs/Rm. Cricklewood, Oct. 8th, 1936. Phantom III Complaints - Hand Brake. We have two complaints of the Hand Brake lever not being sufficiently positive on the ratchet. The one at Cricklewood…

scan0226 Immediate modifications required for the Phantom III brakes.
View original record x306 HS/Rm.from E. c. Mr. GFT. Lox. Bag. NV. HS/AFM. E.6/HP.8.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. With further reference to E/EV.6/MN.29.9.36, and E.2/HP.30.9.36, we are very anxious to have your report on the…

scan0227 Modifications and issues with the Phantom III braking system, including bell crank levers, stops, and clanking noises.
View original record To E. c. to By. c. to Sft. c. to Mx. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Phantom III Brakes - Memo. E.6/HP.8.10.36. As regards point (2) of this memo., this modified bell crank lever is already on production and is…

scan0228 Technical note discussing the removal of a dash pot from production and an anticipated 'clank' noise.
View original record -2- Hs/AFM.8/KW.9.10.36. We hope to get the dash pot removed from production, ultimately. The "clank" we are anticipating on the front is, of course, due to geometrical errors. Hs/A.F.Martindale.

scan0229 Potential noise from the Phantom III brake system's sheet metal stop and a proposed rubber-facing solution.
View original record x306 Rm A.F. Martindale. Hs/Rm. from E. c. By Sft Mx Da EV. ~~Hs/AFM.~~ E.2/HP.9.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. Further to my memo E.6/HP.8.10.36, I omitted to mention that we want to know from your tests…

scan0230 Arrangements for necessary modifications to the front brakes of a Phantom III.
View original record W/S Sg Rm O MARTINDALE X306 What is happening about from Mx. the Slops note? HHT/T9.10.36 Rm Re. Phantom III Brakes. Sg14/E8.10.36 We have made arrangements with JLE to get hold of Jack Barclay's car…

scan0231 Typed memo discussing an issue with the brakes on a Phantom III chassis, awaiting an experimental report.
View original record MARTINDALE Sg. from E. c.c. Ha/Rm. Minsy E.8/HP.9.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. Referring to Sg.14/E.8.10.36, I think we ought to make an effort to get the sheet metal stops on to Barclay's car. We…

scan0232 Potential noise from the Phantom III brakes sheet metal stop and a proposal to add rubber facing.
View original record 306. Hs/Rm. from E. c. By.Sft.Mx.Da.EV. Hs/AFM. File E.2/HP.9.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. Further to my memo E.6/HP.8.10.36, I omitted to mention that we want to know from your tests whether the sheet…

scan0233 Scoring on Phantom III brake drums due to copper rivets standing flush with the brake linings.
View original record Martindale x356 BY/Cgh.3/W.10.10.36. Give me a drawing to start a sheet off with Rm Phantom III : Brake Drums. We are informed by Sales Department that when the front brakes are dismantled to carry…

scan0234 Changing the rivets on Phantom III brake linings due to failures and scoring of the drums.
View original record To By. c. to Wor. c. to E. X306 Hs/AFM.1/KW.12.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. The type of rivets we are at present using to fix the Ferodo brake linings to the brake shoes are giving a considerable amount…

scan0235 To stop work on modifications for the Rear Hubs of the Phantom III and Bentley models.
View original record x306 ? EX. C. T.D.&D. R.Mc.C. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.3/HP.13.10.36. Rear Hubs - Phantom III. and Bentley. We shall be sending modifications to N.Sch's 4888 and 4893 to deal with the situation described by…

scan0236 Braking issue on the Phantom III model at high speeds, following tests at Chateauroux.
View original record S/W. To Rm. from Sg. re P.III Brakes. Referring to the trouble which was spoken of last week at Derby and the cure for which was to be the sheet metal stops, this is a trouble which I should have…

scan0237 Issues and test findings related to the Phantom III brakes.
View original record To Sg. from Rm. x306 Hs/Rm.17/KW.15.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. Replying to S.2/E.13.10.36. We agree that it is surprising that more trouble was not experienced with the front brakes at Chateauroux. As…

scan0238 Proposals to address the wear of driving keys in hubs for Phantom III and Bentley Mark models.
View original record [Redacted text] He/Hm. X306 BY.R/G.16.10.36. GRYLLS We seem to be going off the deep end somewhat. Do you agree with these proposals? Rm PHANTOM III and BENTLEY MARK HUBS, P. & UK Nos. C/21903/4 and…

scan0239 Proposal to address wear on driving keys in Phantom III and Bentley rear hubs by fitting an intermediate driving piece.
View original record x306 BY.2/G.16.10.36. Ly/Hvy. Hs. Scl. RO/W Ho/Tun. PHANTOM 111 and BENTLEY REAR HUBS, PIECE NOS. G.81903/4 and GB.519/20. RE: WEAR OF DRIVING KEYS IN HUB. The proposal put forward in…

scan0240 Various brake fouling issues and design alterations during Phantom III testing.
View original record To Hs/Rm X 306 19.10.36. Re Phantom III Brakes. With reference to Sg's memo. We did not on any of the Phantom III tests at Chateauroux come across the fouling of the brake lever on the top of the…

scan0241 Modifications and testing of sheet metal brake stops for the Phantom III.
View original record x306 To Sg. Dy. Mx. Hs/AFM.4/JH.19.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. We have fitted the sheet metal stops made to R.Sch.4915 to 33-EX and 34-EX, and on the same cars the modification to prevent the foul…

scan0242 Instructional memo regarding the removal of the air dash pot from Phantom III front brakes.
View original record X306 To RHC. Hs/AFM.9/JH.19.10.36. Phantom III Brakes. Will you please arrange to remove from all Phantom III's the air dash pot controlling the release of the front brakes. Please do not scrap the…

scan0243 Production process and interference fit specifications for aluminium brake drums.
View original record To Hy. c. to REG. c. to Sft. X306 Hs/AFM.26/KW.19.10.36. Aluminium Brake Drums. Wraith has been designed with aluminium brake drums; and Bentley 6-B-IV has run 15,000 miles with these drums fitted,…

scan0244 Outlining the procedure for sorting, pairing, and measuring liners and drums.
View original record -2- Hs/AFM.26/KW.19.10.36. The material must then be passed to a sorter whose job it will be to pair off liners and drums so that the interferences are as stated, and he will be well advised to keep…

scan0245 Modifications to the Phantom III hand brake lever to increase travel and leverage.
View original record BY. c.c. Ba. Rm. THS. Martindale 306 any comments? Rus E/HDY.2/HP.23.10.36. Phantom III Hand Brake. We send herewith N.Sch.4929 showing modifications to the hand brake lever to allow of an extra 3" of…

scan0246 Complaint about the hand brake adjustment on Phantom III cars and recommending a new setting.
View original record To Mx. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to G.W.H. +306 Rm/AFM.9/JH.2.11.36. Phantom III Hand Brake Adjustment. G.W.Hancock has complained that production Phantom III cars have their hand brakes set so…

scan0247 The urgent production of the Phantom III Brake Lever Stop.
View original record MARTINDALE 8306 BY. c. Rm. RHC. Da. E.3/HP.4.11.36. Phantom III Brake Lever Stop. As it is so urgent that these stops shall be got on production as soon as possible I am in agreement in using the…

scan0248 The modification and update of Phantom III brakes.
View original record 306 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.17/AP.12.11.36. PHANTOM III. BRAKES. Most of our Phantom III. brakes are not up-to-date, and we want to have them modified as the cars are sent into the Shop. All cars…

scan0249 Experimental aluminium brake shoes for the Phantom III to address brake fading.
View original record 306 To EY. Copy to Bs. Rm. RHC/Wragg. RHC/HPS. Rm/Martindale. E/Ev.4/MN.21.11.36. Martindale we do not want an expensive alloy. Rry ************************* Aluminium Brake Shoes - Phantom III Front…

scan0250 Test report on the Phantom III front brake adjustment for wheel rotation.
View original record E. c. to Da. c. to Ev. 306 Rm/AFM9/R.26.11.36. PHANTOM III FRONT BRAKES. We have carried out a test on 36-EX to see how many turns the front brake adjustment has to be released to allow the front…

scan0251 Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding an experimental master cylinder for a Phantom III chassis and Lockheed components.
View original record 1424 306 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM3/R. 28th November, 1936. The Automotive Products Company Ltd., Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA. For the attention of Mr. Parnell. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a…

scan0252 Standardisation report on Tinman's headed solid copper rivets for fixing Ferodo to brake shoes.
View original record COMPLETED 30.11.36. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date 18.11.36. X No. 306. Drawing No. G.84958-61. G.84966. Part List Description of Parts. TINMAN'S HEADED SOLID COPPER RIVETS FOR FIXING…

scan0253 Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, specifically for Timmin's Hedder Collar for fixing.
View original record S.P./30.11.36. D.W.I. DEPT (P2) No. R6002 (T2) RHT NE 30.11.36. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date: 1.12.36. No. X.506 Drawing: SCA82-8. Tool: 9.48.33. Description of Part: TIMMIN'S HEDDER…

scan0254 Query regarding the standard setting for the handbrake adjustment on the Phantom III.
View original record 306 To Rm. Cricklewood, Oct. 30th, 1936. Phantom III. Hand Brake Adjustment. There does not appear to be any definite ruling of the setting of handbrakes. The cars in the Depot under going…

scan0255 The deletion of oil traps from the PH. III rear brakes following successful testing.
View original record 306 To H. from RHC/HPS. (Struck through) c.c. to W/Hs. (Struck through) c.c. to W/Dpt. (Struck through) c.c. to Ex. (Struck through) c.c. to Rm. (Struck through) c.c. to HMG/Hms. (Struck through) AFM…

scan0256 The deletion of lock plates on the Phantom III front brakes and the use of spring washers instead.
View original record 306 TO E. from RHC/HPS. [text struck through in red] C. to Lm/Bm. [text struck through in red] C. to RPV. [text struck through in red] C. to Rm. C. to RHC/AES. [text struck through in red]…

scan0257 The agreement to delete the oil catchers for the Phantom III rear brakes.
View original record Martindale 300 BY: Do we agree. c. E. Ev. Der. Rm. RHC. Rm E/HDY.2/HP.17.11.36. Phantom III Rear Brakes. With reference to RHC/HPS.5/CB.11.11.36 suggesting that the oil catchers beneath the brake…

scan0258 Temporary mounting for a Lockheed master cylinder for experimental hydraulic brakes on the Phantom III.
View original record 306 MARTINDALE BY. c. E.De. Rm. RHS. E/HDY.2/HP.19.11.36. Phantom III - Experimental Hydraulic Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4955 showing a temporary means for mounting a Lockheed master cylinder in…

scan0259 Referring to a suggestion about the Phantom III Front Brakes.
View original record MARTINDALE 306 RHC. c. Ex. Fm.De.EV.RHC/HPS E/Lid.1/HP.19.11.36. Phantom III Front Brakes. Referring to RHC/HPS.1/CB.12.11.36 we would point out that the suggestion raised was agreed to by the Design…

scan0260 Experimental testing of aluminium brake shoes for the Phantom III front brakes and an investigation into costs.
View original record 306 To: [REDACTED] E/Ev.4/HN.21.11.36. Copy to [REDACTED] RHC/Wragg. [REDACTED] H'm/Martindale. *************************************************** Aluminium Brake Shoes - Phantom III Front Brakes.…

scan0261 Modifications to the rear brakes of the Phantom III model.
View original record 306 MARTINDALE BY. C. E. B. Rm. RHO/HPS. E/HDY.2/HP.24.11.36. Phantom III - Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4959 showing increased clearance for the link G.82037 which connects the foot brake rope…

scan0262 Requesting the fitting of N.Sch.4778 to the rear brakes of car 35-EX before it goes to France.
View original record 360 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM1/R.8.12.36. 35-EX - REAR BRAKES. Will you please fit N.Sch.4778 to the rear brakes of this car before it goes to France. This is a scheme for protecting the oilite bushes…

scan0263 Issue with Phantom III front brakes engaging when the car is jacked up, discussing adjustment procedures and safety concerns.
View original record 306 By. from Rm/AFM. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to Mx. c. to Hd. PHANTOM III FRONT BRAKES COMING ON WHEN CAR IS JACKED UP. Referring to E/Ev.1/MN.19.11.36., we object to owners being instructed…

scan0264 Issue where the Phantom III's front brakes engage when the car is jacked up, and a proposed solution.
View original record To EY. Rm. Copy to Mr. Der. Rm. RMC/DMM. RAC/R.B. MARTINDALE LES } PLEASE DISCUSS WITH ME Phantom III Front Brakes coming on when car is jacked up. Sales have reported that on Phantom III production…

scan0265 Modified rebound buffer design, the use of existing forgings, and the need for urgent testing.
View original record -2- appear to take .080 off the movement of the end of the bell crank lever on the yoke piece. We understand that shortly the revised bell crank lever giving extra travel will go on production and…

scan0266 Fouling issue with the front roll rod and connecting link on the Phantom III, and proposed solutions.
View original record 306. To BY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HPS. Rm/Les. E/Ev.3/MN.4.12.36. Martindale Do you agree with this statement? Rm Front Roll Rod with Rubber Connecting link Phantom III. The Expl. Dept. on erecting…

scan0267 Modifications made to the floorboards and support to rectify sticking hand brakes on car 36-EX.
View original record 366 To Rm. Rm/GWH.6/JH.10.12.36. 36-EX. The trouble of hand brakes sticking on in Service and on 35-EX has been complained of on this car. The floor boards were therefore removed and it was found…

scan0268 Sticking hand brake issue on car 36-EX, requiring floorboard modifications.
View original record Martindale. Will you find out from Ev whether or no this is due to an error in the Coachbuilders drawing? To Rm. Rm Rm/GWH.6/JH.10.12.36. 36-EX. The trouble of hand brakes sticking on in Service and…

scan0269 Production inaccuracy with the Phantom III hand brake lever causing restricted travel.
View original record 306 RHC. from Rm/AFM. c. to Bv. Rm/AFM5/R.15.12.36. P.III HAND BRAKE LEVER. On drawing G.84232 the centre of the hand brake handle is shown 4.25" above the level top of frame. This dimension is…

scan0270 Ordering annular rings of forged carbon steel for manufacturing Phantom III brake drums.
View original record 306 Roy. from Rm/AFM. c.c. to O/JWH. c.c. to E. c.c. to HPS. Rm/AFM3/R.17.12.36. STEEL BRAKE DRUMS FOR P.III. Will you please order 4 of each of the follow- ing sizes of annular rings in 0.5% forged…

scan0271 Agreeing to cease grinding and polishing on hand brake levers for the Phantom III & Wraith II, suggesting a dull nickel finish instead.
View original record RHC. [crossed out] C.-Br. [crossed out] C.-Dev. [crossed out] C.-DY. [crossed out] C. Hm. [crossed out] MARTINDALE File 306 18.12.36. PHANTOM III & WRAITH II HAND BRAKE LEVERS. With reference to…

scan0272 Inaccuracies in the machining of key-ways for hand brake levers and corrective actions.
View original record MARTINDALE File To Rm. From RHC. c to BY 306. PH.111 HAND BRAKE LEVERS. With reference to your note Rm/AFM5/R.15.12.36 on the above, your statement is correct and the discrepancies referred to are…

scan0273 Cost-saving modifications for the Phantom III aluminium front brake shoes under N.Scheme 4956.
View original record 306. Sg. and Ms. c. Rm. By. RWC. HPS. Da. E.2/HP.24.12.36. Phantom III - N.Scheme 4956 - Aluminium Front Brake Shoes. In connection with the above scheme which substitutes aluminium die cast main…

scan0274 Modifications to Phantom III rear brake drums due to casting weaknesses and difficulties.
View original record 306. BY. c. Rm. Rm/AFM. HPS. RHC. Da.5/HP.24.12.36. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. Outside suppliers of C.I. Brake drums have suggested that the annular recess between the bore and the flange, and the…

scan0275 Modification to the Phantom III rear brake drums based on supplier feedback regarding casting weaknesses.
View original record 306 MARTINDALE File BY: C. Per. Rm/AFM. HPS. IHG. Da.5/HP.24.12.36. Phantom III Rear Brake Drums. Outside suppliers of C.I. Brake drums have suggested that the annular recess between the bore and the…

scan0276 Letter from Midland Motor Cylinder Co Ltd regarding 'Phantom 3' brake drum drawings and quotations.
View original record P 306. The MIDLAND MOTOR CYLINDER Co LTD. Telegrams DAFWORK SMETHWICK Telephone 1151-2-3 SMETHWICK MIDCYL Logo Birmid Works, Smethwick Near Birmingham Our Ref:- TECH.DEPT. ECT/HA. Your Ref:-…

scan0277 Request to modify the Phantom III front brake drums based on a previous modification to the rear drums.
View original record AFHA File 306 BY. c. Rm. Rm/AFM. HPS. RHC. Da.2/HP.1.1.37. Phantom III Front Brake Drums. With further reference to Da.5/HP.24.12.36, referring to the rear drums, we should be glad if you would modify…

scan0278 Request to modify the Phantom III front brake drums based on rear drum specifications and supplier feedback.
View original record 306. BY. c. Rm. Rm/AFM. HPS. RHC. Da.2/HP.1.1.37. Phantom III Front Brake Drums. With further reference to Da.5/HP.24.12.36, referring to the rear drums, we should be glad if you would modify the…

scan0279 Requesting an order of two sets of Phantom III brake drum castings using 'Chromidium' from Midland Cylinder Co's.
View original record 306. To Roy. Rm/AFM.3/JH.5.1.37. BRAKE DRUM MATERIALS. We have looked through the quotations for Phantom III brake drums and taking these into consideration together with microstructure, chemical…

scan0280 Investigating a complaint of moaning brakes when hot on a PH III vehicle for Lord Rosedury.
View original record 306. To RHC. from HPS/RH. c. to HPS. c to RM. HPS/RH.3/CB.5.1.37 PH. III 3 AZ 150 LORD ROSEDURY. COMPLAINT OF BRAKES - MOANING WHEN HOT. On investigation of complaint referred to under memo…

scan0281 Blueprint for a gauge for a Phantom III rear hub retaining nut.
View original record Ex.I.117 1.500" ±50 .500" ±10 .500" ±10 1.000" ±10 TO BE KNURLED 1.500" DIA. ±0 CHAMFER .075" AT 45° 3.500" GAUGE FOR PH. III REAR HUB RETAINING NUT 2.165" DIA. +4/-0 2.598" DIA. +0/-4 CHAMFER .030"…

scan0282 Blueprint detailing modifications to the Phantom III rear hubs to overcome customer complaints.
View original record P III REAR HUBS NOTE NOW ADDED TO DRAWING "THREAD TO BE WITHIN .002 CONCENTRIC TO BORE" CLEARANCE INCREASED FROM .005 TO .0075 ANNULAR PROOF GAUGE TO ENSURE CORRECT CLEARANCE IN BORE OF RETAINING NUT.…

scan0283 Letter to The Midland Motor Cylinder Co. Ltd. regarding an order for Phantom III brake drums and altered machining drawings.
View original record 306. Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.14/JH. 7th January, 1937. The Midland Motor Cylinder Co.Ltd., Smethwick. For the attention of Mr. Toghill. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of December 31st. We have…

scan0284 Letter from Midland Motor Cylinder Co Ltd confirming receipt of a letter and actioning an order.
View original record 306. The MIDLAND MOTOR CYLINDER Co LTD. Telegrams RAFWORK SMETHWICK Telephone 1151-2-3 SMETHWICK Our Ref:- TECH. DEPT. ECT/HA. Your Ref:-RM/AFM.14/JH. MIDCYL (Logo) Birmid Works, Smethwick Near…

scan0285 Adjustments to the Phantom III front brakes and rebound buffers.
View original record AFM File 306 Rm. c. Sg. Hs. RHC. Mx. Da. E.3/HP.19.1.37. Phantom III Brakes. Referring to memo E.4/HP.2.12.36 which was circulated in connection with arranging the front brake gear and rebound buffers…

scan0286 Modifications, avoiding conflicting recommendations, and balancing production cost reduction with road testing.
View original record 306, E. from Rm. Rm10/R.20.1.37. Attached is a note from Martindale commenting on some modifications which, apparently, have been agreed to by Da. We are not circulating this memo, because it is…

scan0287 Responding to proposed changes for the Phantom III rear axle brakes and hubs.
View original record Not circulated. To HFS. from Rm/AFM. c. to E. c. to E/Da. c. to E/Hdy. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to RHC. Rm/AFM.1/AP.16.1.37. PHANTOM III. REAR AXLE BRAKES & HUBS. With reference to memo…

scan0288 Performance of Bentley aluminium drums and the requirement for grease catchers.
View original record -2- RM/AFM.1/AP.16.1.37. Item 7. Bentley aluminium drums run at 3/7ths. the temperature of standard Bentley drums, and the grease in the hubs is not melted. Ph.III. rear drums especially get very hot,…

scan0289 Requesting the construction and fitting of rear brakes for a Phantom III.
View original record 306 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.5/AP.22.1.37. PHANTOM III. REAR BRAKES. With further reference to your memo HPS.1/VS.13.1.37. will you please - (1) Build up a set of brake drums as suggested -…

scan0290 Request to dispatch a Bentley rear axle centre box plate to Paris and rear dust covers to the Repair Dept.
View original record ↓ 306 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM1/R.23.1.37. Will you please send out to G.W. Hancock, 25, Rue Gide, Levallois, Paris, one Bentley rear axle centre box plate No. G.100823 which should accompany the axle…

scan0291 Modification to the Phantom III brake operation.
View original record A.F.M 30b. File RHC. c.c. By. Fm. HPS. E/Lid3/HP.26.1.37. Phantom III Brake Operation. We have examined the suggestion of dispensing with the taper pin K.4802 which is used for locking the equaliser…

scan0292 Faults with a Phantom III, including brakes, distributors, and camshaft cover oil leaks.
View original record 8306 To Rm. from Rm/GWH E. By: Rm/GWH1/M.1.2.37. Cricklewood. 29th January 1937. PHANTOM III. Brakes. I am forwarding to you a set of broken brass rivets which was found on Chassis 3AZ-28. The…

scan0293 Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, fitting leather washers on the rear brake bell crank levers.
View original record RR 755 (5H) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 1.2.37. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Description of Parts. LEVERS. LEATHER WASHERS ON REAR BRAKE BELL CRANK Origin. To prevent rusting of shaft due…

scan0294 Standardization of a leather washer for the Phantom III rear brake bell crank to prevent water entry and shaft failure.
View original record COMPLETED A.W.I. No 202 (BIS) REVISED T.I. PHANTOM III. STANDARDIZATION of PARTS Part No.: X. 308 Drwg. No.: M.806. Tool Jig: AT18 Description of Part: LEATHER WASHER ON REAR BRAKE BELL CRANK Origin:…

scan0295 Recurring issue with Bentley rear brake drums rubbing and a proposed solution.
View original record To Ry. from Rm/GWH. c to RHC. c to Rm/AVM. 306 Kingsbury, 1st February, 1937. Bentley. Rear Brake Drums Rubbing. Approximately eighteen months ago L.Archer went into the question of the brake drums…

scan0296 Decision to fit Lockheed hydraulic brakes to the Phantom III model.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 306 Rm/AFM.4/AP.2.2.37. HYDRAULIC BRAKES FOR PHANTOM III. Owing to the great difficulty of designing mechanically operated brakes into the front of an independently sprung car,…

scan0297 Requesting a drawing for an adaptor to prevent damage to the Phantom III rear hub roller race during assembly.
View original record To Hy from Em/APH. c to R.H.C. c to Hd. (for depot sheet). c to E. c to H.P.S. Roller Race Phantom III Rear Hub. When a Ph.III rear hub is first driven on to the half axle and also when it is removed…

scan0298 Blueprint detailing an adaptor to facilitate the assembly of Phantom III rear hubs.
View original record Ex I. 61 LAYOUT OF STANDARD REAR HUB ADAPTOR Ex 24189 ADAPTOR FOR HOLDING INNER RACE OF ROLLER BEARING RIGID WITH DISTANCE PIECE WHEN ASSEMBLING HUB ON AXLE TUBE THIS PREVENTS THE POSSIBILITY OF…

scan0299 Material and design options for Phantom III front brake shoes.
View original record To HY. Copy to Mr. Rm. RHG. H.P.G. FMN/AFM. 306 MARTINDALE file Phantom III Front Brakes with Aluminium Shoes. We have already sent you N.Sch.4956 showing a scheme for aluminium brake shoes on Phantom…

scan0300 Time-saving change by eliminating polishing after chromium plating for Phantom III & Wraith II hand brake levers.
View original record RMC. F. DEPT. Rm. MARTINDALE file 306 RHC/TVT.1/JWA.2.2.37. PHANTOM III & WRAITH II HAND BRAKE LEVERS. By deleting the polishing after chromium plating of a portion of the channel section, and certain…

scan0301 Modification request to remove keyways from the rear brake bell crank levers on car 37-EX.
View original record [Handwritten: f] To HPS. from Rm/AFM. [Handwritten: 306.] Rm/AFM.8/AP.3.2.37. REAR BRAKES 37-EX. Will you please remove the keyways from all the bell crank levers on the rear brake carrier plates on…

scan0302 Seizure of brake idler levers due to rust and proposing a cheaper design using stainless steel bushes.
View original record X 306 E from Rm/AFM. c to Ma. c to Du. c to EV. Rm/ADM1/M.6.2.37. Brake Idler Levers - Ph.III. We have had a case recently of the idler lever shown in N.Sch. 4569 rusting up solid and holding the…

scan0303 Blueprint detailing the assembly of a butt joint with material and alternative fixing specifications.
View original record BUTT JOINT Ø OF FIXING BOLT. STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE CAN BE PRESSED ON THIS JOURNAL STAINLESS STEEL OR BRASS BUSH ALTERNATIVELY THE ANGLE BRACKETS CAN BE TURNED OUTWARDS & FIXED WITH TWO BOLTS. RM /…

scan0304 Modifications to the bell crank levers on the Phantom III rear brakes.
View original record Martindale - File . 306 DI. C.E. Da. Rm. HPS. E/HDY.1/HP.9.2.37. Phantom III Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5031 showing modifications to the bell crank levers on the brake carrier plates to…

scan0305 Broken rivet heads found in the rear brake drums of a Phantom III car.
View original record 306. Rm PLEASE SEE ME Rm File LA16/T12.2.37 PHANTOM III BRAKES I am sending you herewith a number of rivet heads taken out of the rear brake drums of 3-AZ-36 - Hoopers Trials Car. This is the second…

scan0306 Replacement of failing brass rivets with copper ones on Phantom III brake Ferodo linings.
View original record 306. Hd from Rm/AFm (for depot sheet) c to Mx c to By c to RHC. Rm/AFm9/M.16.2.37. Phantom III Brake Ferodo Rivets. In view of the trouble that has been experienced with these rivets failing, which…

scan0307 Replacing failing brass countersunk head rivets with copper flat head rivets on Phantom III brakes.
View original record To BY. & (Rm) From RHC. c. to Mx. c. to Hs. 306 AFM PHANTOM 111 BRAKES. With reference to LA.16/T.12.2.37, we find that the brass Countersunk Head Type Rivets which are failing on Customers Cars are…

scan0308 The front brakes of car 33-EX be relined with Ferodo S.5805 or S.Z. material.
View original record 306. To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.10/AP.2.3.37. 33-EX. FRONT BRAKES. The brakes of this car need relining. Will you please reline them with standard material Ferodo S.5805 or S.Z. as it is now called,…

scan0309 Instructions for fitting Chromidium and 5% carbon steel brake drums to two Phantom III experimental cars.
View original record J 306 To HPS. Rm/AFM.1/AP.3.3.37. PHANTOM III BRAKE DRUMS. When 33-EX. comes into the Shop to have its brakes re-lined will you please fit a set of Chromidium brake drums to it. These drums are nearly…

scan0310 Brake judder issues and slack in the brake ropes on a Phantom III chassis.
View original record File HHS 306 AFM HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/IMW/7/JAB.4th March 1937. To. Rm. Rm/GWH. 35-EX. PHANTOM III. Re. memo Rm/AFM.12/JH.2.3.37. The slack in the rear brake rope due to…

scan0311 Modification to the Phantom III rear brake shoes to make the inner flange symmetrical.
View original record BY. C. Mr. Br, Rm, HPS. S/Mr Wheeler (Die Castings). E/HDY.1/HP.4.3.37. Phantom III - Rear Brakes. With reference to the die cast aluminium shoes G.35216 for the hand brake, we have been asked by Mr…

scan0312 Seeking confirmation to change an oil drain part from a brass casting to an aluminium die casting.
View original record 706. G/Mr. Naylor/Mr. Wheeler. By. By/RWD, Rm/AFM8/R.15.3.37. P.II REAR BRAKES. - OIL DRAIN G.81815. We understand you want to make this an aluminium die casting instead of a brass casting. Will you…

scan0313 Complaints from Cricklewood about the Phantom III rear brakes binding.
View original record 306 E. from Rm/GWH. RHC. Hs. Rm. Kingsbury. 24.3.37. P.III REAR BRAKES. Cricklewood are complaining that the hand and foot brakes are too close together and complaints are coming in of brakes binding…

scan0314 Complaint from Cricklewood regarding Phantom III rear brakes binding due to proximity issues.
View original record 306. AFM File Please file GRY Mr. from Rm/GWH. PHG. Hs. Rm. Kingsbury. 24.3.37. P.III REAR BRAKES. Cricklewood are complaining that the hand and foot brakes are too close together and complaints are…

scan0315 Stoneguard for Phantom III brakes to prevent stones from jamming the mechanism.
View original record 306. AFM File BY. c.c. E. Ba. Rm. HFS. E/HDY.1/WP.25.3.37. Phantom III Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5087 showing a stoneguard to prevent stones lodging between the rear brake countershaft and the…

scan0316 Defect with the Phantom III rear brakes causing binding due to oversized Ferodo linings.
View original record 306 To RHC. from Rm/AFM. c. to Mx. c. to GWH - Kingsbury. Rm/AFM.7/AP.31.3.37 PHANTOM III. REAR BRAKES. With reference to a memo from Rm/GWH. from Kingsbury dated 24.3.37., in which he complains that…

scan0317 Improvements to the fitting process of brake linings.
View original record To RV. from HRO/Cy. C. to HW. (crossed out) C. to R. (crossed out) C. to DB. (crossed out) C. to EB. (crossed out) C. to HH. (crossed out) C. to EH. (crossed out) C. to WH. (crossed out) C. to RM/AFM.…

scan0318 Concluding page of a memo regarding improving methods of machining.
View original record -2- RHS/Cy.5/Ld.7.4.37. cont'd. and improve methods of machining as outlined in memo, copy attached. RHS/CY.

scan0319 Complaint and investigation into rear brake shoe issues on a Phantom III.
View original record To Mr.Scott. from RBC/Cy. C. to Mr.Carter. C. to Mr.Creswell. C. to Mr.Goodall. C. to Fs/Ct. C. to MX. C. to MU. PHANTOM III. REAR BRAKES. We had a complaint from Mx. 5 weeks ago that the clearance…

scan0320 The introduction of leather packings on Phantom III rear brake bell crank levers.
View original record C. Dept. RHC. c. Rm/Grys. c. Rm/Martindale. c. RM/GWHp. c. G.O. 306 BY.6/G.15.4.37. PHANTOM III - REAR BRAKES. RE: INTRODUCTION OF LEATHER PACKINGS ON THE END OF THE BEARING BUSHES ON THE REAR BRAKE…

scan0321 Directive to modify the Phantom III brake system by changing the rear bell crank lever bearings from oilite-steel to chromium-steel.
View original record 306 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM5/R.14.4.37. P.III BRAKES. We want to fit up a P.III with the rear bell crank levers on the carrier plates having a chromium-steel instead of oilite-steel bearing. The…

scan0322 Notice regarding seizures of bell crank levers on Phantom III brakes and the recommended fix.
View original record 306. Hd (For Depot Sheet). Rm/AFM3/R.14.4.37. P.III BRAKES. Seizures of the bell crank levers on the rear carrier plates of P.III have occurred on customers cars. Any further cases of this should be…

scan0323 The introduction of leather packings on the rear brake bell crank levers for the Phantom III.
View original record 30b. BY. BY/TWD. Rm/Grys. Rm/Martindale. Rm/GWH. from RHC. RHC.1/G.16.4.37. PHANTOM III - REAR BRAKES. RE: INTRODUCTION OF LEATHER PACKINGS ON THE END OF THE BEARING BUSHES ON THE REAR BRAKE BELL…

scan0324 Introducing leather packings on the rear brake bell crank levers for the Phantom III.
View original record 306 File BY. BY/TWD. Rm/Grys. Rm/Martindale. Rm/GWH. - from RHC. RHC.1/SMG.16.4.37. PHANTOM III - REAR BRAKES. RE: INTRODUCTION OF LEATHER PACKINGS ON THE END OF THE BEARING BUSHES ON THE REAR BRAKE…

scan0325 Urging the completion of a standardisation sheet for Phantom III front brakes to fix a diving issue.
View original record 306. To By. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/Rb. Rm/AFM.10/AP.22.4.37 PHANTOM III. FRONT BRAKES. Will you please urge completion of the Standardisation Sheet for N.Schemes 4910 - 15, as the parts are wanted as…

scan0326 Instructing the fitment of brake parts to a Phantom III model, chassis 33-EX.
View original record B06 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM2/R.22.4.37. P.III BRAKES - 33-EX. Will you please fit the brake parts described in By/TWD1/E.14.12.36. on N.Sch. 4918, which we have been told to-day are now ready, to…

scan0327 Examination of worn-out Phantom III brake drums from a Continental Trials Car, chassis 3-AZ-20.
View original record 306 c. Rm/Gry. BY.4/G.23.4.37. Re: Chassis 3-AZ-20 - Continental Trials Car Phantom 111 Brake Drums. (Total mileage 24,486 Kms.) We are very interested to have the opportunity of examining brake drums…

scan0328 Standardisation of the hand brake lever with increased travel for the Phantom III.
View original record RR 755 (5H) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 28.4.37. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date 19.3.37. Description of Parts: HAND BRAKE LEVER WITH INCREASED TRAVEL. X No. 306. Drawing No. N.Sch. Part…

scan0329 Cost estimate for new tools required for the 'D' Series production.
View original record PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION PARTS H.P.W./S.V.D. X 200 Estimated Cost of new tools £99. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st chassis in "D" Series (Without scrap). Report of Elements. has…

scan0330 Rusting issues and proposed solutions for the Phantom III front brake idler levers.
View original record To BY. Copy to Ba. Rm. RMC. HPS. RM/AFM. 306. E/Ev.2/MN.20.4.37. File Phantom III Front Brake Idler Levers on Frame. Certain troubles concerning the Phantom III front brake idler lever on the frame to…

scan0331 Query and suggestion regarding the method of securing the axis pin in Phantom III die-cast auxiliary front brake shoes.
View original record To BY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HFS. 306 E/Ev.1/HN.20.4.37. File Re Phantom III Die Cast Auxiliary Front Brake Shoes. The method of holding in position the axis pin of the die cast auxiliary front brake…

scan0332 Modifications to the Phantom III brake system.
View original record AFM Have we fitted this document? File Dr. C:L.Ds.Jnr. HPS.FMS/Cy. E/HDY.2/HP.10.5.37. Phantom III Brakes. 306 We send herewith N.Sch.5141 showing modifications to remedy the trouble complained of in…

scan0333 Modification to the rear brakes concerning the clearance and movement of the brake shoes.
View original record 306 By. Copy to H. [REDACTED] Dep. [REDACTED] Rm. [REDACTED] HPS. [REDACTED] MARTINDALE File E/HDY.2/M.21.5.37. PH.III - REAR BRAKES. Referring to the increase of clearance between the foot and hand…

scan0334 The standardisation of levers for Phantom III front brake bell cranks, detailing a change in travel for new dies.
View original record To By. from Rm/AFM. c. to RHC. c. to By/TWD. J - 306 Rm/AFM.9/AP.21.5.37 Bell Cranks on Ph.III. Front Brakes - N.Sch.4910 A standardisation sheet has been issued for the above levers. It is intended…

scan0335 Standardisation of parts for bell cranks with increased travel for front brake operation on the Phantom III.
View original record RR 755 (5H) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 25.5.37 PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date: 10.5.37 (Date 22.4.37 is struck through) X No. 306. Drawing No. N.Sch. 4910-15. Part List Description of…

scan0336 Estimated cost of £11 for new tools to bring the 'C' Series into production at the 51st chassis.
View original record PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS X Estimated Cost of New tools £11. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 51st chassis in "C" Series (without scrap). Table Headers: MATERIAL LABOUR…

scan0337 Fouling fault on the Phantom III front brake pull rod.
View original record AFM To Rm. from Rm/GWH. c.c. RHC. 306 Cricklewood June 1st. PH.III. FRONT BRAKE PULL ROD. My attention was drawn to the fouling of the front brake rod on the side of the slot in the frame which it…

scan0338 Examination of the Phantom III brake pull rod fouling issue.
View original record AFM any recommendations? To Rm. from Rm/GWH. 306 Rm/GWH. Kingsbury June 2nd.1937 Rm Re. my report on Ph.III. Brake Rod. I examined several chassis at Lillie Hall and on these there was no sign of the…

scan0339 Incorrectly marked hole for the front brake rod on the Phantom III frame, causing a foul.
View original record To RHE. from Rm/AFM. c. to Mx. c. to Hd.(For Depot Sheet) c. to Rm/GWH. J306 Rm/AFM.9/AP.4.6.37 PHANTOM III. FRAME AND BRAKES. The hole in the outside of Ph.III frame through which passes the brake…

scan0340 Slack and wear issues related to the Phantom III hand brake lever's key and keyway fitting.
View original record To RHC. from Rm/AFM. c. HFS. c. W. c. Da. c. Hdy. c. By. c. Mx. 306 RM/AFM.19/AP.9.6.37 PHANTOM III. HAND BRAKE LEVER. The Ph.III. hand brake lever is keyed to a shaft which is its fulcrum, and to the…

scan0341 Modifications to the braking system of a Phantom III vehicle.
View original record Copy to By. De. Rm. HRS. AFM File 306 E/HDY.2/M.10.6.37. PHANTOM III. BRAKES. We send herewith N.Sch.5164 showing a rubber "off" stop on the servo and an "on" stop for the front brakes. It is…

scan0342 Requesting the re-lining of brakes for car 37-EX after a run to Brooklands.
View original record HPS. from Rm/AFM. 306 Rm/AFM4/R.17.6.37. BRAKES ON 37-EX. The brakes on the above car need re-lining, following a run to Brooklands. Will you please fit the ML. that we have given to HPS/FS. to the…

scan0343 Extractor tool for the Phantom III hand brake adjuster.
View original record By. fromRm/AFM. c. Ws/Ge. c. Hd. c. W/N - Br. 306 Rm/AFM3/R.19.6.37. PHANTOM III HAND BRAKE ADJUSTER. Br. has complained that a lot of time is wasted removing the splined adjuster bush on P.III hand…

scan0344 Responding to complaints about brake components and detailing corrective actions.
View original record W/N - Br. 306 Rm/AFM1/R.19.6.37. P.III COMPLAINTS - BRAKES. With reference to your memo Br4/LS.3.6.37. regarding the items (3), (4) and (5):- (3) Has been due to an error in marking off on production,…

scan0345 Modified aluminium die-cast stop for the Phantom III front brakes.
View original record BY. c.c. F. De. Rm. HPS. 306 E/HDY.1/HP.23.6.37. Phantom III Front Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5181 showing a modified stop for the front brakes as that previously instructed by N.Sch.5164 has been…

scan0346 Request to manufacture two new levers and reline the brakes, including the hand brake, for a Phantom III model.
View original record HPS. from Rm/AFM. 306 Rm/AFM9/R.28.6.37. P.III BRAKES. Will you please have two more levers Rm/46 made. One of these we want fitted to 33-EX, the other to be held as a spare. At the same time will you…

scan0347 Internal brake noise on the Phantom III model, requesting details on the high-pressure grease used.
View original record Rm/GWH. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM1/R.1.7.37. INTERNAL BRAKE NOISE - P.III. With reference to your memo of 26th June, will you please let us know the name of the maker of the H.P.G. (high pressure grease)…

scan0348 Complaint and investigation into the Phantom III hand brake lever assembly.
View original record Mr. ~~Scott~~. from RHC/Cy. Mr. Goodall. c.c. to ~~Mr.~~ c. to Rm/AFM. 306 File PHANTOM III. HAND BRAKE LEVER. We have received a complaint that these levers exhibit slack on their keys and result in…

scan0349 Issues with the stone guard for the rear brake intermediate shaft on a Phantom III chassis.
View original record CHATEAUROUX. To. Rm. c.c. E. c.c. Dy. c.c. Hm/AFm. c.c. Rm/GWH. 43 -> 306 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Stone Guard for Rear Brake Intermediate Shaft. We removed the stone-guard H.S.5087 at the start of the…

scan0350 Potential modification for the Phantom III front brake stop, including a diagram.
View original record To By. 306 also W3 Kingsbury, August 13th, 1937. Phantom III Front Brake Stop. I am sorry I missed your telephone call this morning, I had called at Cricklewood to further investigate the layout of…

scan0351 Urgent request to manufacture and destructively test six front brake operating links made from Nickel Steel.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 306 J Rm/AFM.17/AP.19.8.37 PH.III. FRONT BRAKES. Will you please make six operating links G.84925 in 3½% Nickel Steel, as soon as possible. We want to have these heat treated to…

scan0352 Investigation into the failure of the 'dumb bell' link G.83302 for the Phantom III front brakes.
View original record By. from Rm/AFM. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Da. c. MX. c. RHC. c. Ed. 306 PHANTOM III. FRONT BRAKES. Failure of 'dumb bell' link G.83302 The stress in the above link is very low. The normal maximum load in it…

scan0353 Investigation into a bell crank defect on Raphael's car, with recommendations for inspection and rectification on all cars.
View original record -2- In view of the above we concluded that the bell crank on Raphael's car 3.AZ.60 was in some way peculiar, as it has broken two links in a short space of time. Fortunately we were able to get hold…

scan0354 Technical bulletin regarding failures and modifications to the Phantom III front brakes.
View original record To Hd. (FOR DEPOT SHEET) c. to RHO. c. to By/TWD. 706 306 Rm/AFM.6/JH.25.8.37. Phantom III Front Brakes. Failures have occured on two cars of the front brake operating link G.83302. This is apparently…

scan0355 Parts list for fitting the latest type brake operating link and lever step to the Phantom III chassis.
View original record To. Rm/AFM. BY/TWD6/E.18.8.37. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. FRONT AXLE. SECTION 7040. FRONT BRAKES. SECTION 7043. Kindly note, in order to fit the latest type Brake Operating Link, and the Operating Lever…

scan0356 Parts list for front brakes and front axle assemblies for 'A' and 'B' series vehicles.
View original record (Cont'd). -E- BY/TWD6/E.18.8.37. 51 in "A" to 150 in "A". Sec.7043. Front Brakes. G.85605. Brake Operating Link. 2 off. 151 in "A" Series to 141 in "B" Series. Sec.7040. Front Axle. G.84930. Brake…

scan0357 Failure analysis report on the Phantom III's front brake dumb bell, detailing seven contributing design issues.
View original record To Hs. from Rm/GWH. c. to Ey. c. to Rm. c. to Mx. 306 Rm/GWH.3/N.25.8.37. Phantom III - Front Brake Dumb Bell Failure. -------------------------- The recent failure of the Phantom III Front Brake Dumb…

scan0358 Cause of breakage in a dumb bell component due to continual bending.
View original record -2- Rm/GWH.3/N.25.8.37 Cont'd. --------------------- (8) The breakage of the dumb bell is due to continual bending at the neck, the force being opposite at either end of the dumb bell. It is not due…

scan0359 Diagram illustrating the angle of a dumbbell component and its interaction with a spherical seating.
View original record PH III 21-8-37 ANGLE OF DUMBBELL FOULS HERE ON EXTREME LOCK AND CAUSES A SHEARING ACTION OF THE SPHERICAL END CLOSE UP TO THE NECK. A HOLLOW IS FORMED IN THE SPHERICAL SEATING BY THE DUMB. BELL TO…

scan0360 Blueprint diagram illustrating a fault with a front brake shoe mechanism.
View original record PH III 21-8-37 BACK OF FRONT SHOE BRAKE STOP OPERATING LEVER FOULS AUXILIARY SHOE AND BENDS BACK OPERATING LEVER WHICH PLACES A STRAIN ON NECK OF THE DUMB BELL

scan0361 Requesting the creation of two dumb bell links for a Phantom III brake rig test.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 306 Rm/AFM.19/MH. 30.8.37. Phantom III Brake Tests. Will you please make two more dumb bell links G 85605 in Mild Steel. They are wanted by W.Bell for a rig test. Rm/AFM.

scan0362 The order for front axle brake lever changeovers on Phantom III chassis based on series numbers.
View original record Hdr. c. Rm/AFM. o. RHC/GH. AFM File 306 RHC/JMW.1/JWA.8.9.37. PHANTOM III CHASSIS RE: FRONT AXLE BRAKE LEVER CHANGEOVERS Rm/AFM. has seen us this afternoon, and points out that it is very necessary…

scan0363 Instruction to fit new brake parts to Phantom chassis 37-EX while it is in for clutch modifications.
View original record x To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 306 Rm/AFM.5/MH.9.9.37. PHANTOM REAR BRAKES - 37-EX. Will you please fit the brake parts N.Sch.5141 and 5147 to 37-EX. while it is in the shop for clutch modifications, etc. The…

scan0364 Proposal for the Phantom 111 hand brake levers and shaft, suggesting a change in the attachment method.
View original record G. Dept. C. Rm. P.B. (crossed out) P. RHC. (crossed out) 306 AFM File PHANTOM 111 - HAND BRAKE LEVERS & SHAFT. Herewith is G.CD.48 shewing the proposal to attach the hand brake levers to the shaft by…

scan0365 The time and logistics for the changeover of the Phantom III brake mechanism.
View original record W/S. C. From RHC. Sg. Hs. Rm. (Circled) Hy. Hd. Er. Handwritten: 6 days Handwritten: 350 cars. Handwritten: 306 RHC.5/MJ.17.9.37. CHANGEOVER OF PHANTOM III [Text 'FRONT BRAKE MECHANISM.' is crossed…

scan0366 The proposal for a common hand and foot brake system for the Phantom III rear brakes.
View original record BT. G. Da/Hdy. c. Ra/BH. c. Rm/AFM. 306 DA.8/G.18.9.37. File PHANTOM 111 - REAR BRAKES. At present the proposal to fit a common hand and foot brake to Phantom 111 rear is mixed up with the 14…

scan0367 Proposal for the Phantom III rear brakes, suggesting a move from aluminium to cast iron drums.
View original record RY. c. De/Hdy. c. Rm. c. HPS/RH. c. Rm/AHM. 306 PHANTOM 111 - REAR BRAKES. At present the proposal to fit a common hand and foot brake to Phantom 111 rear is mixed up with the 14 aluminium drums on…

scan0368 Modifications to the Phantom III rear brakes to reduce complexity and cost.
View original record To EF. from HPS/RH. c. to Rm. 306 HPS/RH.1/VS.18.9.37. PHANTOM III REAR BRAKES. Modifications to improve Brake Strap Clearances to N.S.5141 and N.S.5147. The clearances obtained as detailed to the…

scan0369 Comparison blueprint of an existing versus a suggested modified foot brake shoe design.
View original record EXISTING SCHEME FULCRUM BRKT. G 82974-5 BOLTS G 84970 BRAKE SHOE G 83530 BOSS-ADJ. SCREW G82971-2 BOLTS KA.113 ADJ. WASHERS G 83059-63 P.II REAR BRAKES MODIFIED FOOT BRAKE SHOE SUGGESTED SCHEME…

scan0370 The changeover of the Phantom III front brake mechanism.
View original record S/W...RHC. c. to Sg. Hs. -> Rm. By. Hd. Br. 306 C12/C20.9.37 CHANGEOVER OF PHANTOM III FRONT BRAKE MECHANISM. RHC5/MJ17.9.37 We note that this job will take two men one day and that it is recommended…

scan0371 Concerning brake modifications for Phantom III and Bentley models.
View original record 306 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM4/R.30.9.37. BRAKES - P.III & BENTLEY. In reply to HPS/WSC4/BA.8.9.37., the felt seals N.Sch. 5121 should be fitted to 32-EX and 39-EX. The servo motor strengthened lever…

scan0372 Blueprints and production details for Phantom III front and rear brakes.
View original record HPS. (crossed out) Rm. Rm/AFM. (crossed out) RHC/VD. (crossed out) BY/NS.10/G.8.10.37. 306 PHANTOM 111 - FRONT & REAR BRAKES. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following and an…

scan0373 Blueprints and parts for Phantom III front and rear brakes.
View original record HPS. Rm. Rm/AFM. RHC/rs. BY/NS.10/C.S.10.37. 306 File PHANTOM III - FRONT & REAR BRAKES. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following and an extra print of parts marked * :- *…

scan0374 Fitting new brake levers and servicing the brakes on Phantom III cars 37-EX and 36-EX.
View original record To HPS, from Rm/AFM. x 306 Rm/AFM.4/MH.12.10.37. PHANTOM III BRAKES. Will you please fit a lever Rm/46 to each of the two cars 37-EX and 36-EX. These levers, which are now in the stores, are brazed…

scan0375 Outlining the supply of materials and costs for the modification of Phantom III front brakes.
View original record To Sg. & Hs. From RHC. c. C. Cx. c. By. Rm. c. Hd. Br. 306 MARTINDALE RHC.1/MJ.14.10.37. File PHANTOM III FRONT BRAKES. All the material for the modification of Phantom III Front Brakes has now been…

scan0376 Request for information on the brake pressure distribution for the Phantom III.
View original record S/W. Hs. 306 Phantom III Brakes. At the last Chassis Conference on the 11th and 12th instant under Note 13 Page 3 -Brakes - it states that we would like to be informed of the present distribution of…

scan0377 Comparison of braking proportions for the Phantom III against other models like Bentley and Wraith.
View original record To Cx. c. to Hs. c. to Sg. c.to Hy. c. to Da. 306 Rm/AFM.8/JH.30.10.37. PHANTOM III BRAKES With reference to Cx.5/Kw.28.10.37. The proportion of braking front: Rear on Phantom III us :- Present…

scan0378 Page discussing the poor front braking performance of the Phantom III, leading to long stopping distances and tail wag.
View original record (2) Rm/AFM.S/JH.30.10.37. proportion of braking on the front wheels has been increased also. The Phantom Ill has so little front braking that the stopping distance is very bad indeed, and it is apt to…

scan0379 Investigation into the failure of the dumb bell link on the Phantom III front brakes.
View original record By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. RHC. c. Hl. 306 DUMB BELL LINK, PH.III. FRONT BRAKES. The failure of the above has been attributed to a succession of light impacts against the side of the bell crank lever,…

scan0380 Photographic report comparing an intact ball end link with one that has failed during testing.
View original record BALL END LINKS. RAN 50 HOURS. BRINELL 194 MATERIAL S/M. SNAPPED AT NECK AFTER 3 HOURS BRINELL 194 MATERIAL S/M.

scan0381 Photograph of a close-up view of a mechanical test rig or fixture.
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scan0382 Schematic diagrams of a fluid-actuated band brake system with multiple drums.
View original record Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 30a, 31, 32, 32a, 33, 34, 35, 35a, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51,…

scan0383 Requesting instructions for fitting and trying out newly completed Phantom III Hydraulic Brakes.
View original record To Rm/AFM. 306 HPS/WSC.1/BA.19.2.38. Phantom III Hydraulic Brakes. In April of last year we instructed details in connection with Hydraulic Brakes on Phantom III, these details have been completed and…

scan0384 Request for drawings and one set of modified 14' diameter rear brakes for a 39-EX chassis.
View original record To By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. Da. c. HPS. 306 Rm/AFM.4/NH.22.2.38. 14" DIA. REAR BRAKES ON PH.III. We need one set of brakes to RR.Sch.995, but modified to take iron drums and cast steel (or…

scan0385 The postponement of fitting hydraulic brakes to Phantom III models due to budget constraints.
View original record HPS. from Rm. c. AFM. 306 Rm6/R.23.2.38. P.III HYDRAULIC BRAKES. With reference to HPS/WSC1/BA.19.2.38, in view of the present policy with regard to spending a minimum amount of money on P.III's, we…

scan0386 Parts for an experimental modification to the Phantom III rear brakes and hubs.
View original record 306 HPS. [crossed out] c. Rm. c. Rm/AFM. [crossed out] BY/Ald.1/G.4.3.38. PHANTOM 111. REAR BRAKES. SECTION 6130. REAR HUBS. SECTION 6170. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the…

scan0387 Redesign of the Phantom III rear brakes.
View original record γ 306. To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. By. Rm/AFM.1/MH.23.3.38. REDESIGN OF PH.III REAR BRAKES. With reference to Da.2/G.22.3.38, we agree that in an official redesign, the sole object of which is to give…

scan0388 Proposal to retain the 16' drums for the rear brakes of the Phantom III.
View original record De/TWD. c. Rm. c. Da/Hdy. DA.27/G.29.3.38. 306 PHANTOM 111. REAR BRAKES. Referring to the attached scheme G.CD.558 which shews our proposal to retain the 16" drums on the rear of Ph.lll when the Hand…

scan0389 Notice regarding a Phantom III rear brake equalizer failure caused by incorrect jacking procedures.
View original record To Hd. from Rm/AFM. (For Depot Sheet) 306. PHANTOM III. REAR BRAKE EQUALIZER. A case has occurred of a Phantom III. being jacked up on its rear brake equalizer and failure of the pivot pin G.84094…

scan0390 Analysis report on the failure of a Phantom III rear brake equalizer pivot pin.
View original record To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Hs. WHC. Mx. GEB. c. Ed. N. K. Sr. RM/AFM.2/AP.4.4.38 FAILURE OF PHANTOM III. REAR BRAKE EQUALIZER. A broken pivot pin 0.84094 out of the rear equalizer was sent to us from…

scan0391 Blueprint illustrating various mechanical failures like indents, tears, and cracks on components under load.
View original record 1. 2. 3. A. INDENTS DUE TO HEAVY BALL LOADING ON UPPER SIDE OF TRACK APPLIED LOAD (BY JACK) E. TEAR C. CRACK D. CRACK. B. HEAVY NEEDLE INDENTS

scan0392 Depot complaints regarding the Phantom III hand-brake and servo system.
View original record 306 Rm/AFM. from Rm. Rm3/R.13.4.38. Depots have complained that the hand-brake notches on the P.III are too coarse. They have asked us to provide finer notches. They have also complained that when a…

scan0393 Proposal to test plain screwed rods for the Phantom III brake linkage, similar to those used on the Wraith.
View original record 306. BY/HS. C. BY. C. RM. Rm. C. Rem/PWB DA.18/G.21.4.38. A.F.M. PHANTOM III. BRAKE LINKAGE. Works wish to try plain screwed rod, that is not turned down in the centre, on all the brake linakage of…

scan0394 Brake complaints for the Phantom III, specifically servo squeaks and hand brake issues.
View original record 306 do R 7. To By. c. to Hs. c. to Hd. c. to Da. c. to RHC. Rm/APM.4/JH.29.4.38. Brake Complaints - Phantom lll. The two outstanding complaints are :- (1) Servo squeaks. (2) Hand brake releasing…

scan0395 Page concluding a discussion about rear brakes.
View original record -2- Rm/AFM.4/JH.29.4.38. rear brakes should be undertaken as soon as possible. Rm/AFM.

scan0396 Parts for Bentley II, Phantom III, and Wraith models.
View original record To HPS. Rm/AFM.9/JH.4.5.38. In reply to your HPS/WSC.16/BA.3.5.38. Bentley II. GB.3435 lever is fitted to 3.B.IV and 6.B.IV. GB.3434 lever is fitted to 3.B.IV but on alum. bronze. Please replace by…

scan0397 Proposed alteration to the Phantom III brake levers to overcome a production difficulty.
View original record 306. RHC. from Rm/AFM. c. BY/NS. Rm/AFM2/R.5.5.38. P.III BRAKE LEVERS. We pass to you a memo from Roy. from which it appears that you wish to alter this lever to overcome a production difficulty. If…

scan0398 Complaint about the hand brake lever ratchet on the Phantom III and testing a new Packard design.
View original record 306 To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. Hdy. c. GwH. W/K. Rm/AFM.9/MH.13.6.38. HAND BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. We had a complaint from Cricklewood recently that the ratchet on Ph.III was too coarse. There are…

scan0399 Modification of rear brakes for the Phantom III chassis.
View original record D1/RS. C. Rm. 306. MARTINDALE PHANTOM 111. CHASSIS. REAR BRAKES. Please receive herewith blueprints of G.CD. 558 showing the modified Rear Brakes for the above chassis. The object of this scheme is to…

scan0400 Outlining modifications to the Phantom III chassis rear brakes, including the equaliser and intermediate shaft.
View original record To. BT/NS. c. Rm. 306 Da.2/E.31.8.38. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith tracings of :- G.CD.748. Modification to Rear Brakes Equaliser. G.CD.591. Rear Brakes Intermediate Shaft. G.CD.748.…

scan0401 Issues with the Phantom 111 front brake cable fraying and proposing alternative solutions.
View original record 366 BY/NS (struck through) c. Rm. DA.15/G.22.9.38. AFM- PIII is now dead. Rm PHANTOM 111. FRONT BRAKE CABLE. To deal with the trouble of the cable to the front brake being frayed through, either by…

scan0402 Scheme for a double acting damper on the front brakes for the Phantom III, filed for reference due to objections to experimental work.
View original record 306. c. Rm. DA.10/G.4.11.38. A.F.M G.CD.981 DOUBLE ACTING DAMPER ON FRONT BRAKES. Ph.111. The present front brakes Intermediate Lever and Air Damper are replaced by an Armstrong Double Acting Shock…

scan0403 Alternative mild steel guide for the Phantom III brake rope to prevent fraying.
View original record BY/NS c. Rm. 306 DA.11/G.12.11.38. PHANTOM 111. Please receive herewith :- G.CD.1016 Guide for Brake Rope from Inter. Lever to Front Brake Equaliser. On the above scheme we shew an alternative method…

scan0404 Blueprint for a Phantom III brake rope guide from the inter lever to the front brake equalizer.
View original record GCD 101G IN THESE TWO VIEWS THE GUIDE IS SHEWN BEFORE BEING BENT THROUGH 18° TO FRONT OF CAR ¢ OF BRAKE ROPE VIEW IN DIRECTION OF ARROW 'A' GCD 882 LEC. 4400 LEC. 5597 LEC 378G7 NS4116 LOP.E86843…

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