| Description | Date | Identifier | |
| Graph plotting brake lining temperature against distance for a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley. | 4th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0037 | |
| The ongoing issue of brake squeaks on Bentley cars and potential solutions. | 4th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0039 | |
| Customer complaints of Bentley brake squeaks and preparing a test set of new brake shoes. | 4th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0040 | |
| Concerns about overloaded brakes on the 4 1/4-litre Bentley and the potential use of aluminium drums with helical ribs. | 9th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0041 | |
| The overheating of Bentley brake drums and a proposed modification to increase the front drum rib diameter. | 10th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0042 | |
| Comparing the brake efficiency of Rolls Royce and Bentley cars against competitors, based on a 'The Motor' road test. | 12th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0043 | |
| Cost estimate for machining Bentley front brake drums to altered dimensions. | 13th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0044 | |
| Efficiency of brakes on R.R. and Bentley cars, proposing the use of a Tapley brake meter for testing. | 13th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0045 | |
| High-speed judders on Bentley brakes, attributing them to the inertia of the brake adjusters and proposing a redesign. | 14th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0046 | |
| The performance of Bentley brakes, addressing overload claims, test runs, and potential improvements. | 16th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0047 | |
| Practical solution for cooling a brake drum using a pressed metal fan. | 17th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0048 | |
| Comparison of specifications for different Bentley front brake drums, detailing part numbers, cooling areas, and temperatures. | 17th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0049 | |
| Brake judders on a Bentley, with instructions to reverse the front brake mechanism. | 20th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0050 | |
| Design and prototyping of a sheet metal brake drum cooling fan for a Bentley. | 20th Feb 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0051 | |
| Inefficient brakes on Bentley trials cars when wet, specifically asking about 'wet brake jaggers'. | 24th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0052 | |
| Design choices for the Wraith model's brakes, specifically rear shoe configuration and drum material. | 27th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0053 | |
| Technical memo discussing brake system options, drum temperatures, and recommendations for the Wraith model. | 27th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0054 | |
| Ongoing work to solve 'brake jagger' issues on Bentley brakes. | 28th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0055 | |
| Inquiring about the progress of an investigation into the 'jagger' of Bentley Brakes. | 26th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0056 | |
| Change in brake lining for Bentley cars from Ferodo M.R. to Ferodo S.5805. | 30th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0057 | |
| Requesting an urgent test of a new scheme to prevent brake judder on a Bentley vehicle. | 30th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0058 | |
| Instructing to hold orders of Millenite brake drums due to a potential material change for Bentley models. | 2nd Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0059 | |
| Requesting alterations to the tracings for aluminium brake drums after fitment issues on car 3-B-IV. | 2nd Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0060 | |
| Request to shrink a Brimol liner into a racing-type aluminium rear drum for testing. | 2nd Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0061 | |
| Request to manufacture a set of 4 front aluminium brake shoes to replace standard shoes on vehicle 3-B-IV. | 6th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0062 | |
| Quotations for Brake Drum Castings from Wm. Mills & Company Ltd. | 4th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0063 | |
| Price quotations from the British Piston Ring Co. for brake drum liners and castings. | 10th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0064 | |
| The arrangement for Cornercroft to send five unpainted brake discs for a Bentley to the Experimental Department. | 7th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0065 | |
| Request for a set of wheel discs for a Bentley to test the effect on brake temperatures. | 7th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0066 | |
| Required repairs and modifications for two test cars following brake judder experiments. | 7th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0067 | |
| Improved and simplified design for a Bentley Water Excluder. | 7th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0068 | |
| Device to prevent 'brake jaggers' on a Bentley, in relation to using aluminium brake drums at Le Mans. | 8th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0069 | |
| Comparison table of brake drum types, their maximum attainable temperatures, and their effect on car weight. | 16th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0070 | |
| Complaint regarding the brakes on a 4¼-Litre Bentley after a trip to Monte Carlo. | 16th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0071 | |
| Standardisation of parts for front brake drums with increased rib height on the 4 1/4 litre Bentley. | 12th Mar 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0072 | |
| Production note regarding the manufacture of drums from 800 existing castings for the 'H' series. | 20th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0073 | |
| Design for Bentley front brakes, focusing on aluminium drums to eliminate judder and squeaks. | 20th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0074 | |
| Proposed modifications for a joint and brake operating mechanism. | 20th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0075 | |
| Design and fitting alterations for aluminium rear brake drums on Bentley cars. | 20th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0076 | |
| Alterations to aluminium brake drums for the back brakes of Bentley cars. | 20th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0077 | |
| Design for die-cast aluminium front brake drums for Bentleys, discussing materials, dimensions, and testing. | 20th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0078 | |
| Recommended modifications for a joint and brake operating mechanism. | 22th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0079 | |
| Instruction to hold all work on Bentley 14' Brake Drums as they have been superseded by 12' aluminium drums. | 22th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0080 | |
| Urgent internal order request for six 'Brimol' Austenitic Brake Drum Liners for Bentley. | 23th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0081 | |
| Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the lining of Bentley brake shoes with Ferodo 6077 material. | 24th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0082 | |
| Material for locking pieces in Bentley aluminium brake drums to prevent liners from turning. | 24th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0083 | |
| The production of aluminium brake drums and linkage for a 4 1/2 litre Bentley. | 1st May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0084 | |
| Design of aluminium brake drums, particularly concerning water excluders and dust covers. | 4th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0085 | |
| The interference fit and materials for 12-inch brake drum liners. | 4th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0086 | |
| Seized brake actuating shafts and a dry brake mechanism on chassis B.117.EJ, due to mud and water ingress. | 29th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0087 | |
| Brake drum temperature chart from a 'Hands Hopton via Gelia' test run on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley 3 B IV. | 29th Apr 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0088 | |
| Chart of brake drum temperatures against miles driven for a 4¼ Litre Bentley during a 'Royal Red Gate Run'. | 5th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0089 | |
| Urgent instruction to replace a loose liner in an aluminium drum with a new Brimol liner. | 5th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0090 | |
| Modifications to the front braking system to prevent jaggers and improve stopping distance. | 10th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0091 | |
| Heat treatment procedure for aluminium brake drums to prevent shrinkage. | 13th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0092 | |
| Request to test the reserve strength of EX. aluminium brake drums by fitting a millenite liner. | 28th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0093 | |
| Instructions for manufacturing and testing three types of front aluminium brake drums with different liners and interference fits. | 28th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0094 | |
| Confirming the decision to halt ordering material following experiments on Bentley aluminium drums and altered leverage. | 29th May 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0095 | |
| Failure of experimental aluminium brake drums and axle jaggers on Mr. Raymond Mays' 4¼ litre Bentley. | 6th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0096 | |
| The urgent modification of Anti-Jagger brake parts for a customer's 4.25 litre car. | 6th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0097 | |
| Experiments to resolve Bentley brake judders. | 8th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0098 | |
| Modifications to the Bentley front brake adjustment mechanism to eliminate judders. | 9th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0099 | |
| Urgent request to The Bowden Brake Co. Ltd. for front brake Bowden cables for a Bentley car. | 9th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0100 | |
| Requesting conclusions and recommendations for an axle examination related to brake judder. | 11th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0101 | |
| Instruction memo for 'Judder Experiments' involving the swapping of front axles between vehicles. | 12th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0102 | |
| Alteration of the front brakes bedding on chassis B-80-GA for a client named Chubb. | 13th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0103 | |
| Axle jagger issues on Bentley cars, including experimental work and potential solutions. | 15th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0104 | |
| Recommending modifications to Bentley Trials cars to address brake squeaks. | 15th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0105 | |
| Modification to reduce front brake judder on Bentley cars by removing portions of the brake shoe lining. | 13th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0106 | |
| Technical drawing for an Auxiliary Shoe to be cut from part G.100296. | 3rd Nov 1931 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0107 | |
| Blueprint of a machined arc-shaped component with various sections and dimensions. | 15th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0108 | |
| Confirming agreement on a slight modification to the front brakes. | 15th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0109 | |
| Experiments conducted to address brake judder issues on a Bentley. | 16th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0110 | |
| Remedy for brake judders on a Bentley Coupe Trials car. | 16th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0111 | |
| Customer complaint regarding a Bentley and proposed vehicle modifications. | 16th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0112 | |
| Experiments to eliminate Bentley brake judders by balancing the inertia of the toggle shaft. | 18th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0113 | |
| Calculations for the moment of inertia of a Bentley front brake toggle shaft and adjustment mechanism. | 18th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0114 | |
| Blueprint detailing modifications to brake adjusters and clearance for a type wing stay on a Bentley. | 17th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0115 | |
| Issue of front wheels locking on Bentley cars during braking and inquiring about a potential cure. | 19th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0116 | |
| Brake judders on a Bentley, arranging for parts to be made available. | 20th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0117 | |
| Brake judder situation on a 4 1/4-litre Bentley vehicle. | 22th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0118 | |
| Immediate actions to resolve judder issues with Bentley brakes. | 25th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0119 | |
| Requesting the assembly of brake drums and steering levers for a Bentley fitted with Girling brakes. | 26th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0120 | |
| On experiments to resolve Bentley brake judders, detailing a successful solution and the discontinuation of another test. | 29th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0121 | |
| Query clarifying the model requirements (4¼ litre vs 3½ litre) for a list of 12 Bentley owners to investigate brake judders. | 29th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0122 | |
| Proposing the circulation of a depot sheet regarding Bentley front axle control and brake jaggers. | 30th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0123 | |
| Depot sheet concerning Bentley Axle Control, wear issues in triangular links, and required maintenance. | 30th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0124 | |
| Policy for fitting an anti-judder scheme to 3½ litre Bentley cars. | 30th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0125 | |
| Cost estimate for a spring-loaded axle control scheme on a Bentley. | 22th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0126 | |
| The testing and application of a solution for Bentley brake judder. | 30th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0127 | |
| Confirmation memo regarding prints for Bentley front brake inertia balancer actuating levers. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0128 | |
| Experiments on a Bentley front axle and a request to build a complete set of parts for a new scheme. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0129 | |
| New scheme for the adjusting mechanism on the front brakes to cure 'Bentley Brake Jaggers'. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0130 | |
| Confirming prints for Bentley Front Brake Inertia Balancer levers have been supplied, with a material suggestion. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0131 | |
| Front brake inertia balancer for Bentley cars, designed to eliminate high-speed judders. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0132 | |
| Internal memorandum concerning wear on Bentley front axle control anchorages and proposed actions. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0133 | |
| Confirmation of handing over print GB.2328 for the Bentley Front Brake Inertia Balancer pattern. | 1st Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0134 | |
| Scheme to test a Bentley Anti-Judder Device, including a list of required parts. | 3rd Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0135 | |
| Urgent testing of parts machined from solid for a Bentley brake judder issue. | 30th Jun 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0136 | |
| Requesting details for a modification to a Bentley chassis to fix front brake judders. | 8th Jul 1936 | Box 85 \ 1 scan0137 | |
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