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Standardisation of Bentley brake linings and servo cams.4th Jun 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0339
Brake squeaks on Bentley cars, detailing a change to Ferodo B.Z. brake linings and altering servo cam angles.10th Jun 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0340
Tensometer test results for brake drums in RR.53C following various heat treatments.16th Jun 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0341
Brake squeaks on Bentley cars and the fitting of anti-judder levers.22th Jun 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0342
Unsatisfactory stopping distance of Bentley brakes.7th Jul 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0343
Bentley stopping distances and refuting figures from 'Autocar' magazine.9th Jul 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0344
Controversy around a Bentley's stopping distance and the implications of altering the front braking.19th Jul 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0345
Objections to increasing front braking on Bentley cars due to safety concerns with wheel lock-up.23th Jul 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0346
The fitting of stiffer brake toggles and the use of 'Keenol' grease for Bentley and Wraith models.3rd Aug 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0347
Standardisation of parts document for Ferodo BZ brake linings to reduce squeaking.4th Jun 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0348
Cost assessment for introducing a part to the 'M' Series chassis production.24th Aug 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0349
Decision to fit all 4 1/4 litre Bentleys with front brake inertia balancers.24th Aug 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0350
Behaviour of brakes with iron drums versus aluminium shoes and proposing an experiment on a Bentley 11.A.28th Aug 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0351
The modification of 4¼ Litre Bentley chassis with an anti-jagger device for the front brakes.30th Aug 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0352
Relining of Bentley brakes, recommending Ferodo BZ material and associated parts.2nd Sep 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0353
Retrospective fitting of an Anti-Jagger device for the front brakes of 4 1/4 Litre Bentley chassis.1st Sep 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0354
Supply strategy for an anti-jagger device for the front brakes of the 4¼-Litre Bentley.2nd Sep 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0355
Application of an iron brake drum with a steel back plate for Girling rear brakes on a Bentley 11.A model.8th Sep 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0356
Examination of the front brake equaliser on a J series Bentley car.22th Sep 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0357
Fitting a Bentley rear axle and testing iron brake drums for the Wraith model.2nd Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0358
Standardisation of an improved lubrication scheme for brake torsion shafts on the rear axle.7th Sep 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0359
Cost-benefit analysis for introducing Bijur Lubrication on the 'M' Series chassis.12th Jan 1931Box 85 \ 1  scan0360
Modification to the clearance of Bentley rear brakes to prevent seizing.18th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0361
Modifications to car I.B.IV's brake system to return it to standard specification before sale.20th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0362
Modifications to the rear brakes for the Bentley 11.A model.20th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0363
Fitting of B/Z brake linings to Bentley cars in cases of complaints of squeaks.26th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0364
Weight saving calculations for the Bentley IIA brake systems.28th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0365
Modifications to Girling type rear brakes for Bentley models 114 and 111.29th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0366
Accepting changes to the material and fabrication method for two Bentley II.A. Chassis parts.4th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0367
Requesting the production of a bracket and operating lever for a Bentley II.A. Chassis.5th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0368
Cancelling instructions for Bentley II rear brake parts and arranging for storage of existing castings.11th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0369
Letter from Harold B. Mead regarding a self-energising brake invention with pending Letters Patent.12th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0370
Description of a self-energising brake system (Patent Pending) by Harold B. Mead.12th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0371
Continuation of a technical description for a self-energising brake system.29th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0372
Modifications to the Girling Adjuster Unit for Bentley 11A and 111 front and rear brakes.29th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0373
Necessity of fitting a stone guard to the Bentley rear foot brake equalizer.16th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 1  scan0374
The decision on brakes for the Bentley 'M' series cars.19th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0375
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding stopping distance tests for a Bentley and other tyres.19th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0376
Letter from Dunlop discussing tyre moulds and suitable production tyres for testing.20th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0377
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning arrangements for tyre testing.31th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0378
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. arranging a visit for wet track testing.1st Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0379
Proposed solution for inefficient brakes on Bentley & 25/30 HP models by changing levers.2nd Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0380
Note on adjusting pedal leverage to lighten pressure.2nd Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0381
Requesting to hold up parts for the rear brakes of the Bentley 'M' Series 2nd 100 chassis.3rd Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0382
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in skid track test results for a 4 1/4 Litre Saloon.7th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0383
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding results from tyre braking tests.14th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0384
Skidding tests performed on a Bentley with various tyres on a wet track.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0385
Results of brake testing, comparing pattern performance and stopping distances.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0386
Three graphs showing deceleration/time curves from tests.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0387
Deceleration/time curve graph from a test, with handwritten notes.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0388
Comparison graphs of acceleration over time for India Tyres and Dunlop 'C' tyres during locked-rear-wheel tests on a 42.38 Bentley.11th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0389
Graphs of representative deceleration/time curves for different wheel locking scenarios on a Bentley and another car.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0390
Velocity and space diagrams for a braking test on a Bentley with locked rear wheels.11th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0391
Velocity and Distance/Time charts from a braking test on a Bentley with locked rear wheels.11th Feb 1936Box 85 \ 1  scan0392
Speed and distance over time graphs for a braking test on a Bentley with locked rear wheels and Dunlop tyres.9th Feb 1939Box 85 \ 1  scan0393
Graphs showing speed and distance versus time for a car with all four wheels locked during braking.9th Feb 1928Box 85 \ 1  scan0394
Graphs of velocity and distance versus time from Special Test No. 1 conducted by an R.R.C° Driver.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0395
Two graphs showing velocity (fps) and distance (ft) versus time (secs) for Special Test No. 2.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0396
Two graphs showing velocity vs. time and distance vs. time for 'Spec Test No. 3'.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0397
Graph from Spec Test No. 4 showing velocity (V fps) and distance (S ft) over time (SECS) for a driver component.9th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0398
Order for six Girling brake expander units for a Bentley II.14th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0399
Frequent brake leverage changes and a recommendation to install a cross member stiffener.16th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0400
The introduction of Girling rear brakes on the Bentley II.A chassis.19th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0401
Modification to the Expander Housing on Bentley rear brakes.22th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0402
Proposal to standardise Girling Brakes for the Bentley II.A model.25th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0403
Technical memo detailing the specifications and modifications for Bentley II.A. rear brakes.1st Mar 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0404
Specifications for front equalizer levers and sourcing parts from a non-servo brake set-up for a model car.1st Mar 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0405
Leverage specifications for the Bentley Girling brakes on the 'M' series.14th Mar 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0406
Request to make two Bentley plate brake levers according to dimensions on print Rm. 509.30th Mar 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0407
Assembly difficulties of the Bentley IIA Rear Equalizer.13th Apr 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0408
Internal memorandum detailing recommended modifications for the Girling brakes on the Bentley II M Series.23th Apr 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0409
Parts list regarding the installation of Bentley 50 unassisted brakes onto a Bentley 11.26th Apr 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0410
Part specifications and changes for Bentley II, Phantom III, and Wraith models.4th May 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0411
Request to order Lockhead brake components for a Bentley from Automative Products Ltd.12th May 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0412
Alteration request for Lockheed front brakes for model 3.B.IV.3rd Jun 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0413
Authorising the fitting of Lockheed front brakes to chassis 3.B.1V.15th Jun 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0414
The production of new parts for Bentley Rear Brake Equalisers.18th Jul 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0415
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning stopping distance figures for a Bentley on a wet track.20th Aug 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0416
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. thanking for information regarding test results.22th Aug 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0417
Parts list for the Bentley 11 front axle, brakes, and hub assembly.30th Aug 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0418
Parts list for various sections, including components for hydraulically operated front brakes.30th Aug 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0419
Instructing the cancellation of development schemes for Lockheed hydraulically operated brakes.29th Sep 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0420
Diagram illustrating the design of a servo brake system.14th Oct 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0421
Requesting an order be placed with Bendix Ltd. for Bentley two-leading shoe brakes.21th Oct 1938Box 85 \ 1  scan0422
Complaint about brake thumps on the Bentley II and a proposed solution using dampers from the Wraith 'C' series.23th Jan 1939Box 85 \ 1  scan0423
Brake thumps on the Bentley II model.28th Apr 1939Box 85 \ 1  scan0424
Requesting a Bentley II brake damper be sent to Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. in Paris.2nd May 1939Box 85 \ 1  scan0425
Brake thumping issue on the Bentley II, discussing a proposed scheme and the supply of dampers.2nd May 1939Box 85 \ 1  scan0426
Revised design for a sports clutch thrust arrangement.10th May 1932Box 85 \ 2  scan0001
Bensport multi-plate clutch, sending a new schedule and detailing modifications.11th Jun 1932Box 85 \ 2  scan0002
Modification for an oil drain for the Bensport clutch spigot bearing.17th Jun 1932Box 85 \ 2  scan0003
The Bensport clutch operation, referencing schemes for the arrangement of the clutch pedal.21th Sep 1932Box 85 \ 2  scan0004
Suggested revisions to the Bensport clutch and flywheel for the J.1. engine.4th Nov 1932Box 85 \ 2  scan0005
Modifications to the Bensport clutch operation for use with J.I. engines.16th Nov 1932Box 85 \ 2  scan0006
Proposed scheme for Bensport flywheel vibrations, involving a tail bearing and multi-plate clutch.28th Jan 1933Box 85 \ 2  scan0007
Modification to a 20/25 flywheel for the Bensport model to reduce inertia.8th Feb 1933Box 85 \ 2  scan0008
Reducing flywheel inertia on a Bensport model by fitting a multiplate clutch.22th Feb 1933Box 85 \ 2  scan0009
Weight comparison between the standard and low inertia flywheels for the 20/25 model.1st Mar 1933Box 85 \ 2  scan0010
The Bensport clutch operation, proposing a modification to the levers to prevent engine rocking.15th Mar 1933Box 85 \ 2  scan0011
Design and experimental production of a spring-driven clutch centre for Bensport.23th Mar 1933Box 85 \ 2  scan0012


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