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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Instruction regarding the modification of Bentley front aluminium brake drums.10th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0138
Specifications and production of Bentley Aluminium Brake Drums.17th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0139
Complexity and proposed solution for Bentley brake judder issues.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0140
The investigation into front brake dry judders, with specific reference to Bentley vehicles.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0141
Analysis of brake/clutch judder, featuring a friction characteristic graph for Ferodo MR against Millenite.20th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0142
Brake oscillation, pressure variation, and the mechanics of anti-judder brake systems.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0143
Experiments conducted on a Bentley standard brake servo scheme to address judder and thump issues.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0144
Resolving brake judder by reducing the angle of the Ferodo brake lining from 130° to 90°.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0145
Analysis of brake judder, focusing on friction linings, temperature effects, and tests on various chassis.20th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0146
Experiments to investigate car juddering by adding weights to the adjusting nut and reversing the front brake operation.20th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0147
Page detailing two different schemes for a brake toggle shaft, including blueprint sketches.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0148
Graph comparing the efficiency of various Bentley brake mechanisms.20th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0149
Design scheme (N.Sch.4798) for a toggle shaft mechanism that juddered, and a subsequent experiment that did not.20th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0150
Experimental notes and diagrams comparing a mechanical system with and without a balancer lever.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0151
Page discussing an attempt to eliminate judders by balancing the rotational inertia of a toggle shaft, including a related diagram.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0152
Report page detailing experiments to prevent juddering, with an accompanying blueprint diagram of a rotating part.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0153
Report with a diagram detailing an experiment to increase inertia in a mechanism to reduce juddering.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0154
Analysis of brake mechanism experiments and linkage designs to cure brake judder.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0155
Proposed balancer lever scheme with a blueprint diagram, intended as a simple conversion for existing cars.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0156
Modifications and testing of a balancer weight to eliminate judders and thumps, including a related sketch.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0157
Future car designs, focusing on independent front suspension and potential brake judder issues.27th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0158
Confirming a telephone conversation to arrange an investigation by Martindale.28th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0159
Customer complaint letter from Mr. Stanley Ballantine regarding a severe wheel wobble and vibration issue when braking.29th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0160
Customer complaint letter detailing a dangerous braking defect that causes the car to swerve.30th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0161
Customer's complaint of car judder, arranging repairs in Derby and the provision of a loaner vehicle.30th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0162
Bentley brake judder issues, discussing potential solutions for existing cars and future production models.30th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0163
Serious problem concerning Bentley cars and the potential negative impact on sales.30th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0164
Urgent requirement for parts to address Bentley brake judders.31th Jul 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0165
Request to fit an anti-judder mechanism to a Bentley bumper chassis.4th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0166
Requesting the dispatch of an axle and brake mechanism to the Repair Department in Derby.4th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0167
Distributing blueprints for revised front brake inertia balancer parts for the Bentley chassis.4th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0168
Parts for a revised front brake inertia balancer on a Bentley chassis to address customer complaints of juddering.3rd Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0169
List of parts being replaced, with new and additional parts also listed.3rd Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0170
Two schemes for eliminating brake judders on Bentley front brakes.5th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0171
The despatch of a front axle for chassis B.22.DG, belonging to Mr. R.K. Pierson.6th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0172
Front brake and axle modifications for car B-23-AE.10th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0173
New scheme to address Bentley brake judder issues using castings instead of forgings.10th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0174
Production and fitting of a simpler, less costly design for Bentley anti-judder brake parts.10th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0175
Requesting a new front axle be sent to the Experimental Dept and to transfer the associated charge.11th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0176
Parts supplied for Bentley brake judder issues.12th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0177
The parts required to make a dozen sets of Bentley Aluminium Brake Drums for trial cars.19th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0178
Investigating a complaint about brake shoe bushes on a Bentley car, recommending a material change to nickel steel.21th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0179
Page 2 of a document discussing an increase on the diameter of a bush, with handwritten notes and a signature.21th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0180
Production of an inertia balancing device to correct Bentley front brake judder.21th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0181
Request for an update on materials to attend to front brake judders on Bentleys.19th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0182
The standardization and production of an Anti-Judder Mechanism.24th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0183
Scheme for the rear brake actuating shaft on a Bentley chassis.24th May 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0184
Two schemes for curing 'brake jaggers' on a Bentley, recommending one but requesting further tests.24th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0185
Urgent need for parts to address customer complaints about front brake judders on Bentley chassis.25th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0186
Parts list for revised front brakes with an inertia balancer on a Bentley chassis, intended to resolve customer complaints of juddering.4th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0187
Secret internal memorandum discussing a solution to a serious braking problem, 'brake jaggers', on the Bentley.21th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0188
Instruction to modify the mud excluder to fix oil leaking on the front brakes.21th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0189
Implementation and testing of a bob weight balancer for brake jaggers on Bentley cars.25th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0190
Ordering parts and sending modification instructions for an inertia balancer to address urgent brake complaints on Bentley vehicles.26th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0191
The production and testing of Brake Jaggers for Bentley vehicles.26th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0192
Phantom III chassis front brakes and the use of 'Heldite' sealant on joints.31th Aug 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0193
Inquiring about the delivery time for a set of Aluminium Bentley drums for Mr. Raymond Mays' car.1st Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0194
Requesting the fitment of an anti-judder set to a front axle using standard iron brake drums due to a shortage of aluminium ones.2nd Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0195
The machining of two Bentley rear aluminium drums to a specific drawing.2nd Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0196
Letter to a supplier requesting various wheel and master cylinder samples for evaluation.1st Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0197
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. regarding an unsuitable wheel cylinder and requesting a replacement sample.4th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0198
Testing and standardisation of a bob-weight scheme to prevent brake judder on Bentley cars.10th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0199
Bob weight scheme to prevent brake judders on a Bentley, requesting the issue of standardisation sheets.11th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0200
Modification to the Phantom III front brake bell crank lever to deal with a clamping bolt fouling issue.15th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0201
Modification to the Phantom III hand brake equaliser support bracket and pin.17th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0202
Request for one pair of Bentley front aluminium drums with specific instructions for their construction.23th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0203
Brake costs and proposing the adoption of a lighter, cheaper Girling brake system to save weight and money.25th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0204
Standardization of modifications to Bentley brakes, specifically an anti-judder scheme and aluminium drums.25th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0205
Cost breakdown and comparison for Bentley brake systems.25th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0206
Line drawing illustrating the steering and brake linkage system.1st Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0207
Confirming the completion of a set of light alloy aluminium brake drums for Raymond Mays' car.1st Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0209
Attaching a letter about materials for brake drum liners and composite drums.2nd Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0210
Letter from The British Piston Ring Co. Ltd. suggesting 'Bricromium' centrifugally cast iron for brake drum liners.16th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0211
Letter to The British Piston Ring Co. Ltd. regarding the materials and casting methods for brake drum liners.5th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0212
Design of the Bentley III independent suspension front brakes.5th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0213
Standardisation of parts report for a front brakes inertia balancer, also known as a bob weight scheme.26th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0214
Estimate for the cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment and the production timeline for the 'J' Series chassis.22th Sep 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0215
The preparation and distribution of Bentley Aluminium Brake Drums.12th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0216
Manufacturing process and interference fit specifications for aluminium brake drums.19th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0217
Production process for sorting, pairing, and measuring engine liners and drums.19th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0218
Brake inefficiency, servo linings, and rattles from hydraulic dampers.26th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0219
Letter from The British Piston Ring Co Ltd regarding test results for 'Bricromium' brake drum liners.9th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0220
Letter from The British Piston Ring Co. detailing test results for brake drum liners.9th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0221
Customer complaints about Bentley brakes and proposing improvements to reduce overheating and noise.26th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0222
Preparation and fitting of a set of aluminium Bentley brake drums.26th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0223
Requesting parts including aluminium drums and hubs for the Raymond Mays Bentley car.28th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0224
The conversion of Raymond Mays's Bentley to aluminium brake drums due to complaints of brake fade.28th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0225
Letter from British Wire Products Limited regarding flexible cable controls and the provision of custom samples.30th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0226
Crackling sounds from aluminium brake drums on Bentley and Wraith models due to liner roughness.31th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0227
Instructions for salvaging scored Bentley Aluminium Drums from car 6-B-IV.31th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0228
Price quotation for brake drum liners from Laystall Motor Engineering Works Ltd.31th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0229
Letter to Hawker Aircraft Ltd regarding a drawing for an airscrew, with a pinned handwritten memo comparing the cost of Hillman axles.30th Mar 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0230
Letter to Birmingham Aluminium Casting Co., Ltd. regarding the incorrect heat treatment of RR.53 alloy drums.3rd Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0231
Letter to Messrs. Lake & Elliot regarding the performance and scoring of Millenite brake drum liners after a 15,000-mile test.5th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0232
Letter to Laystall Motor Engineering Works regarding a quotation and issues with brake drum liners.5th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0233
Letter discussing the decision not to experiment with a nitrided liner due to its high price.5th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0234
The release of a standardisation sheet for Bentley brake drums with an anti-judder scheme.5th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0235
Drawing showing increased rib height on Bentley rear brake drums and the issuing of standardisation sheets.6th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0236
Letter from a supplier quoting prices for manufacturing and fitting carbon steel liners.7th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0237
Letter requesting quotations for manufacturing a liner for a Bentley Aluminium drum.9th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0238


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