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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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Blueprint showing a modification to brake shoes to cure squeaks.15th Dec 1926Box 26 \ 4  Scan318
Blank page with a red stamp in the bottom right corner.15th Dec 1926Box 26 \ 4  Scan319
Two sample sets of brake linings from Messrs. Morgan Crossley & Co. Ltd. for testing.1st Jan 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan320
Letter from Ferodo Limited requesting an opinion on sample clutch plates submitted for testing.11th Jan 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan321
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting material suggestions and a quote for Hand Starter Clutch discs.31th Jan 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan322
Properties and potential cost savings of two types of brake linings from Morgan Crossley & Company.15th Feb 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan323
Cover letter for test reports on a lining from Morgan Crossley Co. conducted by the National Physical Laboratory.13th Apr 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan324
Lining tests conducted by the National Physical Laboratory for Morgan Crossley Co.13th Apr 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan325
Report from the National Physical Laboratory on a wear test of bonded asbestos brake lining material.20th Oct 1926Box 26 \ 4  Scan326
Engineering department test report detailing the particulars and results of a wear test on material strips.20th Oct 1926Box 26 \ 4  Scan327
Test report on a material's resistance to wear and coefficient of friction.20th Oct 1926Box 26 \ 4  Scan328
Record of a material wear and friction test, with tabulated results and conclusions.28th Mar 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan329
The procurement and testing of Tenoid brake linings for 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars.21th Apr 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan330
Clarifying which samples of Tenoid brake linings are required, either Type 'F' or Type 'T'.22th Apr 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan331
Request for two types of Tenoid brake lining material.23th Apr 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan332
New design for a silent brake stop on the 40/50 HP model.28th Apr 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan333
Advising of a two to three week delay for specially made Tenoid Brake Linings from Morgan Crossley.2nd May 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan334
The unsuitability of 'T' type Tenoid Brake Linings due to squeaking, leading to an order cancellation.11th May 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan335
Instruction note regarding the receipt of Ferodo brake linings for 20 HP and 40/50 models.31th May 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan336
Requirement for front brake linings only for a 40/50 HP car.3rd Jun 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan337
Order for Tenoid Brake Linings for 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis.13th Jun 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan338
Customer dispute over the refusal to fit 'Tenoid' brake linings to a Pre-war S.G. Chassis.19th Aug 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan339
Testing and performance of 'T' and 'F' type Tenoid brake linings.19th Aug 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan340
The performance and mileage of Tenoid brake linings fitted to various cars.20th Aug 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan341
Questioning the advertising claims of Raybestos Co. regarding their clutch linings.8th Sep 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan342
Query requesting information on Morgan Crossley Brake Linings currently under observation.17th Sep 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan343
Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss test results for TENOID Brake Lining.20th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan344
Requesting a reply regarding Morgan Crossley Brake Linings currently under observation.21th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan345
Quality requirements for an order of brake linings from supplier Morgan Crossley & Co.26th Oct 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan346
Request for drawings of a special type of Tenoid brake lining for a 40/50 HP 10,000-mile test.26th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan347
The failure of two types of Tenoid brake linings from Morgan Crossley to be squeak-proof and arranging a new test.26th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan348
10,000-mile test for TENOID brake linings.26th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan349
Letter to Messrs. Morgan Crossley & Co. Ltd. rejecting two types of brake lining due to a tendency to squeak.26th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan350
Letter to Morgan Crossley & Co. Ltd. discussing brake lining pressure and coefficients of friction.28th Oct 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan351
Requesting an urgent order for Tenoid brake linings for a test car, noting previous quality control issues.11th Nov 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan352
Letter from Morgan, Crossley & Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of ready-drilled linings for order 71772.17th Nov 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan353
Letter from a supplier regarding brake squeak issues and arranging a meeting to discuss a new material.29th Nov 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan354
Letter from Raybestos-Belaco Ltd. regarding the enclosure of a Reference Book and future data sheets.2nd Dec 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan355
Letter to Messrs. Raybestos-Belaco Ltd. acknowledging receipt of information and promising to share compiled data.3rd Dec 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan356
Letter to British Belting Ltd. regarding the postponement of further tests on brake linings.8th Dec 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan357
Internal request to obtain various brake linings from Raybestos Ltd.15th Dec 1927Box 26 \ 4  Scan358
Request to fit Raybestos brake linings to a Sports Phantom and Tenoid linings to a 12-EX.5th Jan 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan359
Supply and fitting of new brake linings for vehicles 8-EX and 12-EX.4th May 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan360
10,000-mile test of Raybestos brake linings, which were rejected for scoring brake drums.4th May 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan361
The supply and ordering of Ferodo brake shoe linings for 40/50-HP & 20-HP chassis.16th Jun 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan362
Query regarding the advisability of fitting improved quality Ferodo brake shoe linings to 40/50-HP & 20-HP chassis.26th Jun 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan363
Recommendation to order new type Ferodo brake linings for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.16th Jul 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan364
Confirming receipt of liners from Ferodo Ltd. made of bonded asbestos.20th Aug 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan365
Experimental results from testing various types of brake linings.24th Aug 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan366
Page comparing the cost and characteristics of 'Tenoid' and 'Ferodo' materials.1st Aug 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan367
Standardisation and trial of 'Tenoid' brake linings on Phantom cars.1st Aug 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan368
Experimental testing of various brake linings, concluding with a recommendation to use Tenoid P for production.24th Aug 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan369
Testing and comparison of Tenoid brake lining grades P and P.M from Morgan Crossley & Co.24th Sep 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan370
Differences between Grade P and Grade PM Tenoid Linings and confirming an order.28th Sep 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan371
Standardisation proposal for Tenoid brake linings on the 40/50 HP chassis to reduce squeaking.24th Aug 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan372
'Mintex Semi Rigid T.F.N.' brake lining samples from the British Belting & Asbestos Company, detailing composition and test results.23th Oct 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan373
Test results graph and data for Mintex T.F.N. wet woven brake lining material.14th Sep 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan374
Request for sample friction discs from manufacturers Raybestos, Tenoid, and Ferodo to specification G.76792.31th Jan 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan375
Recommendation to switch brake lining material from Tenoid to Ferodo due to increased squeaking.1st Apr 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan376
Request to obtain 'SS' brake linings in two different Ferodo asbestos materials for testing.4th Apr 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan377
Order for two complete sets of front and rear brake liners.17th Apr 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan378
Urgent internal memo requesting an order for woven cotton friction discs from 'The Halo people'.19th Apr 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan379
The types of brake lining material, Ferodo and Ferobestos, for S.S. cars.30th Apr 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan380
Preliminary report on the performance of Johns-Manville brake linings on car MX-4.10th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan381
Tests and conclusions on different brake linings to resolve braking issues like squeaking and drum scoring.10th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan382
Issues with squeaking brakes on 'SS' cars, cancelling Tenoid linings and evaluating Ferodo and Ferobestos materials.10th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan383
Order for sets of SS. Brake Linings.10th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan384
Agreed brake arrangement for all S.S. cars, with a diagram of lever dimensions.10th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan385
Urgent memo regarding supply limitations on 'Ferodo' brake linings for the J.2 Series and ordering 'Ferbestos D' as an alternative.13th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan386
Final S.S. Brake Layout and lever lengths for a production chassis, including brake lining material options.1st May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan387
The cancellation and stock liability of 'J2' Series brake shoe liners from suppliers Ferodo Ld. and Morgan Crossley & Co.22th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan388
Recommendations for different brake lining materials, such as Ferobestos and Tenoid, for various car models.1st May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan389
Instruction to arrange the fitting of Ferobestos brake linings to all further SS cars.24th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan390
Recommendations for different brake lining materials such as Ferobestos, Tenoid, and bonded asbestos.1st May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan391
Instruction specifying 'Ferobestos D' for J-2 series foot brakes, retaining Ferodo for hand brakes, and holding 'Tenoid' material in stock.27th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan392
Clarifying the standard asbestos brake lining material for the 20 HP Car, distinguishing between Ferodo and Ferobestos.28th May 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan393
Letter concerning the performance and supply of 'soft' and 'hard' brake linings from Johns-Manville.13th Jun 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan394
Letter discussing the smoothness and testing of J.M. brake linings.20th Jun 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan395
Letter from Bentley Motors confirming the satisfactory performance of 'Halo' brake and clutch linings used in their Le Mans race cars.20th Jun 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan396
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd regarding their HALO brake linings used on winning Bentley cars at the Le Mans Grand Prix.21th Jun 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan397
Standardisation document for Ferobestos brake lining to reduce squeaks.4th Jun 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan398
Form for the standardisation of a chassis part, detailing costs and testing information.21th Jun 1928Box 26 \ 4  Scan399
The ordering of Tenoid material for brake linings.18th Jul 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan400
Sample 40/50 HP Clutch Disc from the Ferodo Company, detailing a new manufacturing process.9th Sep 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan401
Testing a new 'R.A.D. Type' clutch disc from the Ferodo Company due to issues with existing discs for the 40/50 HP clutch.4th Sep 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan402
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding moulding friction material onto clutch plates for testing.17th Sep 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan403
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the use of an elastic layer between clutch linings to prevent juddering.9th Nov 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan404
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting modifications to a Phantom II clutch plate by adding a layer of cork.3rd Dec 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan405
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a clutch plate with cork backing.5th Dec 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan406
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging receipt of correspondence and a blueprint.19th Sep 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan407
Clutch performance for the 21-EX chassis, detailing judder and disengagement problems.30th Sep 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan408
'Japan' improvements to the 20 HP clutch, including a Phantom damping plate and washer adjustment.1st Oct 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan409
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the design and materials for two new clutch plates.2nd Oct 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan410
Letter from Ferodo Limited apologising for the date of the letter, with sketches at the bottom.2nd Oct 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan411
Modification to the Phantom II clutch, referencing drawing N.Sch.2967.15th Oct 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan412
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the delivery and specifications of two types of clutch plates.18th Oct 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan413
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a new clutch disc without metallic stitching.19th Oct 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan414
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. suggesting a modification to clutch driven plates to reduce juddering.1st Nov 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan415
Modifications to the Phantom II clutch based on a proposal by Mr. Royce.6th Nov 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan416
Proposed modifications to the 20/25 HP clutch, including the use of Ferodo.6th Nov 1929Box 26 \ 4  Scan417


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