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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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Arrangements to fit a set of Girling brakes to a Bentley car.10th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0111
Promotional brochure for Holden & Hunt High Tensile Steel Brake Drums.10th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0112
Specification and promotional document for H&H Steel Brake Drums, detailing materials, construction, and performance.13th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0113
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming the despatch of a model Girling Brake shoe and expander set-up for testing.13th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0114
Loan of Bentley axle parts to New-Hudson Ltd. for fitting with Girling design brakes.17th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0115
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the despatch of a complete Bentley front and rear axle assembly.18th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0116
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. confirming arrangements to receive a complete front and rear axle assembly for a Bentley car.19th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0117
Letter to Rover regarding Girling brake shudder and arrangements for a car delivery.19th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0118
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd concerning brake shudder on Girling Brakes.20th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0119
Letter to The Rover Company confirming interest in the frequency of a 'grunt or groan' on a 12 HP car.27th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0120
Letter detailing the results of efficiency experiments on a submitted Girling brake sample.29th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0121
Letter requesting clarification on the expected amount of 'sponge' in the Girling system.29th Dec 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0122
Request for 'sponge' measurements on a Girling Brake drum for a Bentley.2nd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0123
The mechanical efficiency of Girling Cams compared to Bentley cams in brake systems.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0124
Comparing the mechanical efficiency of Girling and Bentley brake system cams.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0125
Discrepancy between a 'sponge' figure and other clearance/travel figures.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0126
Graph showing the efficiency and movement of Girling Cams under varying loads.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0127
Graph comparing the efficiency curves of Girling cams and Bentley cams.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0128
Blueprint graph showing efficiency and movement tests for Girling Brakes under load.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0129
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding the test results and analysis of a Girling brake sample.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0130
Letter discussing brake shoe and drum clearances, and brake pedal feel.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0131
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the modification of a front and rear axle assembly and the fitting of a GIRLING BRAKING System.3rd Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0132
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. agreeing to alter front and rear axle components and forward the relevant drawings.5th Jan 1938Box 120 \ 3  scan0133
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding alterations to the front axle beam and rear axle tubes.18th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0134
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. sending an Arrangement Drawing of the Bentley Rear Hub.10th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0135
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd acknowledging receipt of an arrangement drawing for a Bentley Rear Hub.12th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0136
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding the General Arrangement of Girling Brakes.21th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0137
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. providing feedback on a Girling Brake layout for a Bentley chassis.22th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0138
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd responding to feedback on the design and features of the Girling Universal Brake.24th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0139
The concluding page of a letter from the Works Manager of New Hudson Ltd.24th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0140
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the completion and fitting of Girling Brakes.5th Feb 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0141
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. concerning axles for an experimental chassis, brake linkage, and test purposes.6th Feb 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0142
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding fitting the Girling Universal Brake to a chassis.8th Feb 1934Box 120 \ 3  scan0143
Letter to Messrs. New-Hudson Ltd. requesting component weights and details about a new brake design.12th Feb 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0144
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd regarding a delay with brake drums due to a flaw, and refuting claims about a new brake design.1st Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0145
List of approximate weights for Bentley brake parts from New-Hudson Ltd.1st Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0146
Calculations for front and rear brake lever ratios for a Girling System on a 3-B-IV model.11th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0147
Recommendations for foot and hand brake connections and modifications.11th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0148
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd requesting a chassis to fit the Girling Universal Brake.11th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0149
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the fitting of a Girling axle to a car.14th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0150
The layout and development work on Girling Brakes for the 3-B-IV.30th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0151
Scheme for adapting a Bentley 3B IV to Girling brakes on the rear axle.27th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0152
Blueprint for the adaption of Bentley 3 B IV to Girling brakes on the front axle.27th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0153
Invitation to discuss issues experienced with the Girling brake layout on a Bentley chassis.1st Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0154
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss the Girling layout on a Bentley chassis.2nd Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0155
Arrangement of rear brake for a 3 1/2 Litre B.E.N. model.21th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0156
Blueprint showing the arrangement of a front brake for a 3 1/2 litre B.E.N. vehicle.27th Jan 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0157
Schematic for the adaption of a Bentley 3B IV to Girling brakes on the rear axle.27th Mar 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0158
Blueprint for the adaptation of Bentley 3 B IV to Girling brakes on the front axle.27th May 1936Box 120 \ 3  scan0159
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning the supply and testing of B Z brake linings for Girling Universal Brakes.4th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0160
Advice note from New-Hudson Ltd for a set of 12' steel shoes for parking brakes.4th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0161
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. regarding brake 'fade' and 'sponge' issues on a Bentley, requesting modified parts for further testing.13th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0162
Letter from Ferodo Ltd. to New Hudson Ltd. detailing the examination of brake shoes and linings.13th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0163
Page 2 of a copy of a letter received from Ferodo Limited.18th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0164
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd to Rolls Royce regarding brake performance issues and suggested improvements.18th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0165
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding puzzling returned brake shoes with M.R. linings.18th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0166
Difficulties and solutions discussed with E.R.A's concerning their Girling brake layout.29th Apr 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0167
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. concerning Girling brake tests, discussing results, issues with locking, and suggestions for future testing.3rd May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0168
Letter discussing brake drum weight and servo system advantages.3rd May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0169
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd concerning the supply of a front drum and hub plate for the Girling Universal Brake.3rd May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0170
Concluding page of a letter from New Hudson Ltd.3rd May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0171
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd discussing brake specifications, pedal travel, and chassis modifications.9th May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0172
Letter from New Hudson Ltd. concerning brake linings and drum weights for an E.R.A. racing car.9th May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0173
Letter to New-Hudson Ltd. concerning the postponement of further tests on Girling brakes.11th May 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0174
Proposal from New-Hudson Ltd to test their Girling Universal Brake on a Rolls-Royce experimental chassis.25th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0175
Concluding page of a letter from New Hudson Ltd.25th Jun 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0176
Letter to New-Hudson Limited regarding a special axle beam and trials of Girling brakes.2nd Jul 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0177
Invitation from New-Hudson Ltd to visit their stand at the Motor Exhibition at Olympia.11th Oct 1933Box 120 \ 3  scan0178
New automatic brake adjustment system and recommending its trial on the Spectre model.16th Oct 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0179
Blueprint showing an automatic brake adjustment mechanism.17th Oct 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0180
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding an automatic brake adjustment apparatus, S.5805 trial sets, and RAD.5 crank-shaft dampers.22th Oct 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0181
Requesting an order for a Bendix Brake Press-O-meter for the Experimental Department.23th Oct 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0182
Visit from Transport Brakes Limited regarding their special TBL Friction lining material and enclosed performance test charts.22th Nov 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0183
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd. offering to supply Girling braking systems for 1937 productions.26th Nov 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0184
Letter to Roy declining to test new brake materials from Transport Brakes Limited.28th Nov 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0185
Letter from Bendix Ltd. enclosing booklets on their latest brake and auto control systems.12th Dec 1935Box 120 \ 3  scan0186
Letter from Automotive Products Company requesting signatures for British and American patent applications for a dual braking system.24th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0001
Continuation of a letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the signing of agreement documents.24th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0002
Letter from Bendix confirming receipt of drawings and proceeding with a final layout for an iron drum with steel shoes.24th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0003
Instructions for the rear brake equaliser on the semi-floating rear axle for Bentley 111 and 50 models.29th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0004
Instructions for the rear brake equaliser mounting on the Bentley 111 and 50 models with semi-floating rear axles.29th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0005
The inconvenient rear brake adjustment on Bentley 111 and 50 models, suggesting a new design for trial.30th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0006
The accessibility of the rear brake adjustment on Bentley 111 and 50 models, suggesting a new design for trial.30th Jun 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0007
Scheme to stiffen the front brake gear on Bentley 111 and 50 models to reduce flexibility.1st Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0008
Technical memo discussing design changes and responses for the Bentley 111 and 50 chassis.4th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0009
Running board supports, spring sizes, and pedal design.4th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0010
Urgent letter regarding a patent form for a Booster Dual Braking System.12th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0011
Letter to Automotive Products Co., Ltd. regarding a delayed signed document requiring legalization by the American Consul.13th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0012
Letter regarding a British Patent Form and an American assignment.14th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0013
Advice note from New-Hudson Ltd for the dispatch of brake operating rods from the Girling Brake Department.17th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0014
Invoice from New-Hudson Ltd. for expander units and adjusters, requesting price certification.23th Jul 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0015
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. enquiring about the progress of a test rig for a half Bentley axle.5th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0016
Short internal memo confirming the price of £64.16.6 for Bentley Brakes is reasonable.5th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0017
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a delay in setting up a test rig for a Bentley half axle due to a works shutdown.6th Aug 1932Box 121 \ 1  scan0018
Post Office Telegram confirming the arrival time of brake operating rods in Derby.17th Aug 1940Box 121 \ 1  scan0019
Letter from New-Hudson Ltd confirming a telegram about the despatch and arrival of Brake Operating Rods.17th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0020
Letter to Automotive Products Ltd. requesting a list of standard unions for Lockheed brakes and feedback on a new brake design.18th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0021
Covering order for brake rods for B.III & 50 models.18th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0022
Requesting a covering order for brake rods for models B.III & 50, which have already been received.18th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0023
Letter from Bendix Limited advising they have put in hand one pair of 12 x 2 1/4' 2.L.S rear brakes and are requesting a formal order.19th Aug 1938Box 121 \ 1  scan0024


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