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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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Dimensional change on the drawing for a brake drum liner.3rd May 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0353
Requesting a dimension change on the drawing for the liner brake drum RG.2260.3rd May 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0354
Letter to Price's Lubricants Ltd. clarifying that Belmoline R.B. Grease is not used on the Merlin engine.2nd Oct 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0355
Confirming receipt of two sample tins of Belmoline H.M.P. grease from Price's Lubricants Ltd.14th Oct 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0356
Instruction to line the narrow hand brake and increased foot brake lining on the new 40/50 rear axle with Ferodo Bonded Asbestos.11th Mar 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0001
Potential use and testing of brake linings from supplier Brake Linings, Ltd.13th Mar 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0002
Material change for Phantom 11 chassis clutch parts to a higher carbon steel for improved wear resistance.20th Mar 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0003
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding clutch troubles and arranging a visit from Mr. Hancock to discuss.24th Mar 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0004
Internal request to order brake linings made of a new material called 'Mintex'.24th Mar 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0005
Order for Phantom II and 20 HP servo linings.5th Apr 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0006
Request for samples of woven cotton servo linings with more bonding material to prevent edge fraying.7th Apr 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0007
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding woven cotton servo linings and riveting suggestions.10th Apr 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0008
Letter to The British Belting & Asbestos Co. regarding an order for brake linings.10th Apr 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0009
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd confirming the dispatch of brake liners for trial.16th Apr 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0010
Order of parts from the British Belting & Asbestos Co., Ltd.7th May 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0011
Gandy Belt Company's brake linings and a proposal to test them.14th Jul 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0012
Brake lining tests from the Gandy Belt Manufacturing Company, detailing the performance of 'SAFEGUARD' lining.10th Jul 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0013
Comparative material tests on wear resistance and co-efficient of friction for lining materials.30th Jul 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0014
Follow-up letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. requesting a performance report on supplied 'Mintex W' Brake Shoe Liners.30th Jul 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0015
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of their brake linings due to excessive squeaking.11th Aug 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0016
Meeting with the Ferodo Company to discuss trouble with laminated linings.16th Aug 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0017
Letter from a technical representative at British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. to arrange a meeting regarding Mintex brake lining material.16th Aug 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0018
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the arrangement of a meeting to discuss clutch disc samples.4th Sep 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0019
Clutch 'jagger' issue and correspondence with the Ferodo Co.7th Oct 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0020
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the properties and dressing of their new clutch linings.3rd Oct 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0021
Testimonial about the effectiveness of 'Duron' brake-lining material in preventing squeaks.13th Oct 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0022
Order for three sets of 'Duron' Brake Linings.4th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0023
The number of Phantom II chassis fitted with Ferbestos on the rear footbrakes.6th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0024
The submission of new synthetic brake linings from Cresswell's Asbewtos Co.Ltd for internal testing.11th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0025
Urgent order for special Ferodo brake linings for a 25HP chassis 18-G4.12th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0026
Internal order for special 40/50 brake linings to be supplied in AMR.2 material.12th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0027
Internal order for brake linings made from Duron material.18th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0028
Internal office order cancelling a previous material order and placing a new one.18th Nov 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0029
Urgent internal order request for 24 linings from supplier Messrs. Ferodo.5th Dec 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0030
Order of brake linings from Messrs. Ferodo.8th Dec 1930Box 141 \ 3  scan0031
Advertisement for 'Telamite' brake lining from Geo. Angus & Co., Ltd.9th Nov 1921Box 141 \ 3  scan0032
Advertisement for 'Dorite' brand flexible couplings for motor cars and lorries.9th Nov 1921Box 141 \ 3  scan0033
Sample of new brake lining from Richard Klinger Ltd. for testing.14th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0034
Testing brake linings from Richard Klinger Ltd. on a Phantom II vehicle.16th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0035
Letter from Ferodo Limited to Mr. Hancock at Rolls Royce regarding a missed call and arranging a meeting.5th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0036
The use of Ferobestos brake material, wear, adjustments, and its implications for cars dispatched to America.6th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0037
Confirming a change in brake material to Ferodo and the use of air-cooled brake drums for N.2 series chassis.6th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0038
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss brake linings.11th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0039
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting specific brake linings and discussing cast-iron brake drum efficiency.14th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0040
To Mr. Hancock requesting a requisition for Ferodo clutch discs and liners.24th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0041
Confirming that brake liners from Ferodo are being supplied free of charge for testing purposes.24th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0042
Order for six sets of clutch linings for a servo mechanism.10th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0043
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. requesting 6 sets of material similar to previously sent samples for trial.10th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0044
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding a request for free brake linings for testing.27th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0045
List of servo and brake linings with part numbers and quantities for 40/50 and 20 HP models.27th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0046
Internal request to obtain various sets of new brake linings from a supplier for testing on experimental cars.27th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0047
Letter of introduction for a representative of 'Ibex' brake lining.30th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0048
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the progress of brake lining and servo lining tests.1st Apr 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0049
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd regarding disappointing test results of a new brake lining.20th Apr 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0050
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd concerning 'Mintex 730' friction material for servo motor discs.7th Apr 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0051
The wear characteristics of Mintex 730 and Ferobestos materials.31th Mar 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0052
Attached letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd concerning an order for brake linings.29th Apr 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0053
Letter from a supplier regarding the dispatch of trial brake and servo linings.28th Apr 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0054
Internal request to order front and rear brake strap liners from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd.11th May 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0055
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding the failure of their 'Mintex 730' material during testing.14th May 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0056
Dispatch of a piece of Mintex 730 brake lining material used for testing purposes.14th May 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0057
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd regarding a complaint and return of 'Mintex LAM 730' material.15th May 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0058
Request for instructions regarding an outstanding balance of brake shoe liners held by supplier Ferodo Ltd.2nd Jun 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0059
Letter to Eric D. Dalmaine regarding the failure of Mintex LAM.730 brake lining material.23th Jun 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0060
Letter from an import-export company regarding samples of 'JURID' brake lining.23th Jun 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0061
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding tests on Mintex Lam 730 material.25th Jun 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0062
Letter concerning the effect of water on brake linings, detailing results from laboratory and road tests.18th Jul 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from Ferodo Limited requesting an update on experiments with special quality brake linings.18th Sep 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0064
Letter to Ferodo Limited regarding the unsuccessful trial of their special brake linings to eliminate squeaks.23th Sep 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0065
Issues with layered brake lining and a proposed design change to prevent squeaking brakes.28th Oct 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0066
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a set of Bonded Asbestos Die-Pressed Liners sent for testing.2nd Nov 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0067
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. acknowledging receipt of brake liners for testing.12th Nov 1931Box 141 \ 3  scan0068
Requesting another set of brake linings for the Phantom II and a set for the 25 HP.4th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0069
Letter to supplier Ferodo Limited regarding an increase in the specification for brake lining thickness.7th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0070
Standardisation of R.A.D.11 Ferodo Clutch Lining Scarf Joint Chemically Bonded.6th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0071
Implementation and costs for fitting a new part to a chassis.9th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0072
Letter of complaint regarding faulty woven cotton discs for torque reaction dampers supplied by The British Belting & Asbestos Ltd.9th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0073
Letter from a supplier discussing issues with shock absorber rings and arranging a meeting.12th Jan 1933Box 141 \ 3  scan0074
Letter confirming a meeting appointment with Mr. E.D. Dalmaine.13th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0075
Confirming the receipt of two sets of 'Ferodo ML' Linings to be sent to the Experimental Department.8th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0076
The fitting of 'Ferodo ML' brake linings to vehicle 25-EX.9th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0077
The test results and rejection of Cresswell brake linings for the Phantom II.9th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0078
Visit to the British Belting & Asbestos Company regarding glazing issues with cotton duck friction surfaces.17th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0079
Letter to Messrs. Lake & Elliott Ltd. requesting a sample of their patent Millennium Brake Shoe.19th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0080
Performance of various brake and clutch materials, concluding Ferodo is the best option found so far.22th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0081
Requesting an order be issued to Ferodo's for sample discs for a 25HP slipper wheel.7th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0082
Results of tests on servo fabrics and instructing a change in material.9th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0083
Requesting an order for four discs for slipper wheels from Messrs. Ferodo Ltd.11th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0084
Order for 3 dozen Ferodo discs for 20HP low inertia dampers.14th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0085
Urgent internal memo requesting the order of two sets of special Ferodo brake linings for Phantom II cars.25th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0086
Request for six new Ferobestos fabric samples to replace problematic Ferodo discs used in spring drives.3rd May 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0087
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting information on the differences between materials GJO11 and HE517.9th May 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0088
Promotional letter from Brake Linings Limited detailing 1932 race victories using their 'DURON' brake linings.30th Jun 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0089
Attached letter and samples of 'Bete' brake lining, requesting feedback on whether new linings are required.13th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0090
Letter to Bentley Motors regarding a new brake lining product from BTBE LIMITED.23th Jul 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0091
Declining to test 'Bete' brake linings, stating a preference to continue using Ferodo.16th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0092
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd requesting samples of brake linings and friction discs for testing.16th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0093
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding a discrepancy in an order for linings and the impracticability of manufacturing a cotton duck disc.19th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0094
Letter to a supplier clarifying the quantity of linings required to equip a complete car.22th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0095
Inertia machine test graph showing coefficient of friction and temperature versus the number of stops for a brake material.27th Jul 1932Box 141 \ 3  scan0096


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