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Letter to Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding an experimental master cylinder for a Phantom III chassis and Lockheed components.28th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0251
Standardisation report on Tinman's headed solid copper rivets for fixing Ferodo to brake shoes.18th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0252
Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, specifically for Timmin's Hedder Collar for fixing.30th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0253
Query regarding the standard setting for the handbrake adjustment on the Phantom III.30th Oct 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0254
The deletion of oil traps from the PH. III rear brakes following successful testing.11th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0255
The deletion of lock plates on the Phantom III front brakes and the use of spring washers instead.12th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0256
The agreement to delete the oil catchers for the Phantom III rear brakes.17th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0257
Temporary mounting for a Lockheed master cylinder for experimental hydraulic brakes on the Phantom III.19th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0258
Referring to a suggestion about the Phantom III Front Brakes.19th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0259
Experimental testing of aluminium brake shoes for the Phantom III front brakes and an investigation into costs.21th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0260
Modifications to the rear brakes of the Phantom III model.24th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0261
Requesting the fitting of N.Sch.4778 to the rear brakes of car 35-EX before it goes to France.8th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0262
Issue with Phantom III front brakes engaging when the car is jacked up, discussing adjustment procedures and safety concerns.9th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0263
Issue where the Phantom III's front brakes engage when the car is jacked up, and a proposed solution.19th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0264
Modified rebound buffer design, the use of existing forgings, and the need for urgent testing.4th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0265
Fouling issue with the front roll rod and connecting link on the Phantom III, and proposed solutions.4th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0266
Modifications made to the floorboards and support to rectify sticking hand brakes on car 36-EX.10th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0267
Sticking hand brake issue on car 36-EX, requiring floorboard modifications.10th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0268
Production inaccuracy with the Phantom III hand brake lever causing restricted travel.15th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0269
Ordering annular rings of forged carbon steel for manufacturing Phantom III brake drums.17th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0270
Agreeing to cease grinding and polishing on hand brake levers for the Phantom III & Wraith II, suggesting a dull nickel finish instead.18th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0271
Inaccuracies in the machining of key-ways for hand brake levers and corrective actions.22th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0272
Cost-saving modifications for the Phantom III aluminium front brake shoes under N.Scheme 4956.24th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0273
Modifications to Phantom III rear brake drums due to casting weaknesses and difficulties.24th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0274
Modification to the Phantom III rear brake drums based on supplier feedback regarding casting weaknesses.24th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0275
Letter from Midland Motor Cylinder Co Ltd regarding 'Phantom 3' brake drum drawings and quotations.31th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0276
Request to modify the Phantom III front brake drums based on a previous modification to the rear drums.1st Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0277
Request to modify the Phantom III front brake drums based on rear drum specifications and supplier feedback.1st Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0278
Requesting an order of two sets of Phantom III brake drum castings using 'Chromidium' from Midland Cylinder Co's.5th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0279
Investigating a complaint of moaning brakes when hot on a PH III vehicle for Lord Rosedury.5th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0280
Blueprint for a gauge for a Phantom III rear hub retaining nut.31th Dec 1938Box 92 \ 4  scan0281
Blueprint detailing modifications to the Phantom III rear hubs to overcome customer complaints.4th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0282
Letter to The Midland Motor Cylinder Co. Ltd. regarding an order for Phantom III brake drums and altered machining drawings.7th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0283
Letter from Midland Motor Cylinder Co Ltd confirming receipt of a letter and actioning an order.8th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0284
Adjustments to the Phantom III front brakes and rebound buffers.19th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0285
Modifications, avoiding conflicting recommendations, and balancing production cost reduction with road testing.20th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0286
Responding to proposed changes for the Phantom III rear axle brakes and hubs.16th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0287
Performance of Bentley aluminium drums and the requirement for grease catchers.16th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0288
Requesting the construction and fitting of rear brakes for a Phantom III.22th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0289
Request to dispatch a Bentley rear axle centre box plate to Paris and rear dust covers to the Repair Dept.23th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0290
Modification to the Phantom III brake operation.26th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0291
Faults with a Phantom III, including brakes, distributors, and camshaft cover oil leaks.29th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0292
Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, fitting leather washers on the rear brake bell crank levers.15th Jan 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0293
Standardization of a leather washer for the Phantom III rear brake bell crank to prevent water entry and shaft failure.17th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0294
Recurring issue with Bentley rear brake drums rubbing and a proposed solution.1st Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0295
Decision to fit Lockheed hydraulic brakes to the Phantom III model.2nd Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0296
Requesting a drawing for an adaptor to prevent damage to the Phantom III rear hub roller race during assembly.2nd Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0297
Blueprint detailing an adaptor to facilitate the assembly of Phantom III rear hubs.2nd Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0298
Material and design options for Phantom III front brake shoes.2nd Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0299
Time-saving change by eliminating polishing after chromium plating for Phantom III & Wraith II hand brake levers.2nd Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0300
Modification request to remove keyways from the rear brake bell crank levers on car 37-EX.3rd Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0301
Seizure of brake idler levers due to rust and proposing a cheaper design using stainless steel bushes.6th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0302
Blueprint detailing the assembly of a butt joint with material and alternative fixing specifications.8th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0303
Modifications to the bell crank levers on the Phantom III rear brakes.9th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0304
Broken rivet heads found in the rear brake drums of a Phantom III car.12th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0305
Replacement of failing brass rivets with copper ones on Phantom III brake Ferodo linings.16th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0306
Replacing failing brass countersunk head rivets with copper flat head rivets on Phantom III brakes.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0307
The front brakes of car 33-EX be relined with Ferodo S.5805 or S.Z. material.2nd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0308
Instructions for fitting Chromidium and 5% carbon steel brake drums to two Phantom III experimental cars.3rd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0309
Brake judder issues and slack in the brake ropes on a Phantom III chassis.4th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0310
Modification to the Phantom III rear brake shoes to make the inner flange symmetrical.4th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0311
Seeking confirmation to change an oil drain part from a brass casting to an aluminium die casting.15th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0312
Complaints from Cricklewood about the Phantom III rear brakes binding.24th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0313
Complaint from Cricklewood regarding Phantom III rear brakes binding due to proximity issues.24th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0314
Stoneguard for Phantom III brakes to prevent stones from jamming the mechanism.25th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0315
Defect with the Phantom III rear brakes causing binding due to oversized Ferodo linings.31th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0316
Improvements to the fitting process of brake linings.7th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0317
Concluding page of a memo regarding improving methods of machining.7th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0318
Complaint and investigation into rear brake shoe issues on a Phantom III.1st Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0319
The introduction of leather packings on Phantom III rear brake bell crank levers.15th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0320
Directive to modify the Phantom III brake system by changing the rear bell crank lever bearings from oilite-steel to chromium-steel.14th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0321
Notice regarding seizures of bell crank levers on Phantom III brakes and the recommended fix.14th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0322
The introduction of leather packings on the rear brake bell crank levers for the Phantom III.16th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0323
Introducing leather packings on the rear brake bell crank levers for the Phantom III.16th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0324
Urging the completion of a standardisation sheet for Phantom III front brakes to fix a diving issue.22th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0325
Instructing the fitment of brake parts to a Phantom III model, chassis 33-EX.22th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0326
Examination of worn-out Phantom III brake drums from a Continental Trials Car, chassis 3-AZ-20.23th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0327
Standardisation of the hand brake lever with increased travel for the Phantom III.19th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0328
Cost estimate for new tools required for the 'D' Series production.21th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0329
Rusting issues and proposed solutions for the Phantom III front brake idler levers.20th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0330
Query and suggestion regarding the method of securing the axis pin in Phantom III die-cast auxiliary front brake shoes.20th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0331
Modifications to the Phantom III brake system.10th May 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0332
Modification to the rear brakes concerning the clearance and movement of the brake shoes.21th May 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0333
The standardisation of levers for Phantom III front brake bell cranks, detailing a change in travel for new dies.21th May 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0334
Standardisation of parts for bell cranks with increased travel for front brake operation on the Phantom III.10th May 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0335
Estimated cost of £11 for new tools to bring the 'C' Series into production at the 51st chassis.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0336
Fouling fault on the Phantom III front brake pull rod.1st Jun 1936Box 92 \ 4  scan0337
Examination of the Phantom III brake pull rod fouling issue.2nd Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0338
Incorrectly marked hole for the front brake rod on the Phantom III frame, causing a foul.4th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0339
Slack and wear issues related to the Phantom III hand brake lever's key and keyway fitting.9th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0340
Modifications to the braking system of a Phantom III vehicle.10th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0341
Requesting the re-lining of brakes for car 37-EX after a run to Brooklands.17th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0342
Extractor tool for the Phantom III hand brake adjuster.19th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0343
Responding to complaints about brake components and detailing corrective actions.19th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0344
Modified aluminium die-cast stop for the Phantom III front brakes.23th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0345
Request to manufacture two new levers and reline the brakes, including the hand brake, for a Phantom III model.28th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0346
Internal brake noise on the Phantom III model, requesting details on the high-pressure grease used.1st Jul 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0347
Complaint and investigation into the Phantom III hand brake lever assembly.2nd Jul 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0348
Issues with the stone guard for the rear brake intermediate shaft on a Phantom III chassis.10th Jul 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0349
Potential modification for the Phantom III front brake stop, including a diagram.13th Aug 1937Box 92 \ 4  scan0350


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