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Ongoing customer complaints about squeaking brakes on 20-HP and 40/50 HP cars, and requesting an update on a solution.23th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page187
Squeaking brakes on 40/50 HP & 20 HP models, detailing a remedy for the latter.24th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page188
Remedies for squeaking brakes on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.24th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page189
Issue of squeaking brakes on the 20 HP model and experimental solutions.25th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page190
Recommendation to fit a more effective damper to existing cars.25th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page191
Issues and potential solutions for squeaking brakes on the 20 HP model.25th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page192
Recommendation to develop a more effective damper that can be retrofitted to existing cars.28th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page193
Customer complaints about squeaky brakes on 20 HP cars and potential solutions.28th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page194
Front axle torque control, bending, and braking servo issues for the 20 HP model.10th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page195
Potential solution for squeaking brakes on 20 HP cars.1st Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page196
Short memo regarding a potential fix for squeaking brakes on 20 HP cars.2nd Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page197
With sketches proposing modifications to the dust cover for front brakes on India models.1st Oct 1923Box 5 \ 3  03-page198
Fitting an improved brake damper to existing 20 HP cars to resolve squeaking.1st Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page199
The fitting of a device to address squeaking brakes on 20 HP demonstration cars.13th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page200
Rectifying squeaking brakes on 20 HP cars before the 'India' type chassis was introduced.13th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page201
Instruction to proceed with an aluminium casting for the brake carrier due to difficulty sourcing duralumin pressings.13th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page202
The fitting of improved dampers to 20 HP cars to reduce squeaking brakes.14th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page203
Fitting of an improved damper to 20 HP cars to reduce squeaking brakes.14th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page204
Adopting the 'India' type brake drum damper to fix squeaking brakes on 20 HP cars.14th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page205
Issues with the 'Phantom' 4-wheel brakes, specifically the poor friction on the equaliser link causing brake thumping.4th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page206
The strength of the 'India' front axle.17th Sep 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page207
Returning standardisation sheet X.4257 with the cost of supplying and fitting parts to an existing chassis.21th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page208
Standardisation of chassis parts for brake drum dampers to reduce squeaking.14th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page209
Suggesting an alteration to the spring arrangement on the 4-wheel brake servo for the Phantom and India models to reduce friction.24th Oct 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page210
Customer complaint regarding the difficulty of operating the 20-HP Chassis Brake Release Trigger.14th Jan 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page211
Preventing mud from getting onto front brakes.1st Feb 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page212
Tests to ascertain how mud and water penetrate the front brake mechanism and how to prevent it.1st Feb 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page213
Investigation into mud ingress in a brake drum assembly and the effect of dust cover design.1st Feb 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page214
Investigation into methods of preventing mud and water ingress into brake drums, with diagrams of different cover designs.1st Feb 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page215
Improvements to a brake dust cover to prevent mud and water ingress, recommending a new design and the use of solid rivets.1st Feb 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page216
Diagram detailing the specifications for a successful dust cover modification.8th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page217
Proposal for an automatic adjustment mechanism for all six brakes on a car.8th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page218
The distortion of a sheet metal carrier bracket for Goshawk brakes caused by grease gun application.1st Feb 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page219
Issues with brake shaft lubrication and a proposed alteration to the standard bearing cap G.50755.1st Feb 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page220
Recommendation to adopt a modification without the use of holes 'P' in a bearing cap assembly.4th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page221
Patent for friction in suspension links for 4-wheel brakes balancing gear.4th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page222
Standardisation proposal for modified dust covers for front brakes.20th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page223
Causes of squeaking brakes and potential solutions involving new dampers and materials from Ferodo Ltd.22th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page224
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America acknowledging receipt of a completed Standardization sheet for modified dust covers for front brakes.23th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page225
Extract from a Sales Conference discussing the issue of squeaking brakes on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.25th Mar 1928Box 5 \ 3  03-page226
Squeaking brakes, seeking feedback on improved dampers for 20 HP cars and clarifying which brakes are affected.26th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page227
Letter regarding a modified aluminium cover for the 20 HP front wheel brakes, expressing concern about water ingress.29th Mar 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page228
Proposed but not recommended alteration to 20 HP Goshawk front wheel brake covers.22th Apr 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page229
Modifications to the front brake differential to suit a new undershield.22th Jun 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page230
Sticking brakes on 20 HP and Phantom models due to incorrect lubrication procedures.20th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 3  03-page231
Recommendation to warn owners about the danger of over-using the brake Intensifier and to charge for subsequent damages.22th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page232
Proposal to address low-speed steering wobbles on the 20 HP model by adding friction to the cross steering levers.22th Nov 1925Box 5 \ 3  03-page233
Steering modification for the 20 HP model, concerning friction on the balls of cross steering levers.25th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page234
Distortion of brake brackets due to an intensifier on a greasegun.26th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page235
Advising the Works to slow down on items for the 20 HP model due to an imminent change in steering tubes.27th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page236
The source of friction for the 20 HP pivots and steering system.29th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page237
Load tests on a cross steering tube under various friction conditions.1st Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page238
Notice about modifications to address the distortion of brake brackets caused by the intensifier grease gun.1st Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page239
Redesign of the steering system to cure 'steering joggles' on the 20 HP model.1st Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page240
Use and modification of a spring-loaded cross steering tube.4th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page241
Details for a cross steering tube joint and alternative spring parts for a 20-HP Chassis for India.8th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page242
Suggestions for brake distribution on 40/50 & 20 HP models to improve safety.13th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page243
Spring load requirements for the cross steering tubes on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.14th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page244
Solutions for friction issues in the steering of a 20 HP car.17th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page245
Scheme 2201 detailing a joint with a friction ball for the cross steering tube and front end of the side tube for a 20-HP Chassis (India).31th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 3  03-page246
Recommendation for springs to be used in the 20 HP cross steering tube.7th Jan 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page247
Standardisation test report for a spring-loaded cross steering tube to improve 20 HP steering.7th Jan 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page248
Scheme for squeak dampers on 20 HP front brakes.28th Jan 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page249
Confirming the fitting of an adjustable cross steering tube to a chassis.2nd Feb 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page250
Follow-up request for an anti-squeaking device for a 20 HP vehicle which is due to go to France.18th Feb 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page251
Proposed arrangement for a squeak damper on the 20 HP front brakes.22th Feb 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page252
The proposed arrangement of a squeak damper on the front brakes for a 20 HP car.22th Feb 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page253
Squeaking damper scheme for 20 HP front brakes, noting it as an improvement and requesting it be put into production.9th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page254
Starting the preliminary work for a 20 HP non-squeaking device.10th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page255
Braking issues such as sponginess and hopping, with suggestions regarding axle rigidity and damping.12th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page256
Questioning the necessity and suggesting a design modification for 20 HP front wheel brake squeak dampers.3rd Mar 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page257
Design of brake squeak dampers for the 20 HP and Phantom models.7th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page258
Permanent set and free length of cross steering tube springs.20th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page259
Complaint of a knock on brake application on a 20 HP car and recommending a standardised servo modification for all 20 HP and Phantom models.25th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page260
Unsatisfactory performance of the servo without a spring thrust collar and issues with brake bedding.29th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page261
The failure and loss of a rear brake squeak damper on a 20 HP car during testing in France.24th May 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page262
Standardisation of an anti-brake squeaking device for the 20 HP chassis.11th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page263
Standardisation sheet for an anti-brake squeaking device with a note about costs.19th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page264
Confirming the decision to use cast aluminium for brake straps instead of duralumin.9th Dec 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page265
The dispatch of layouts for the 'India 3' brake linkage, detailing modifications to accommodate a tubular cross member.20th Dec 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page266
Alternative arrangement for the India 3 brake mechanism carrier levers.31th Dec 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page267
Cause and potential solutions for 'brake thumps' on 20-HP cars.29th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 3  03-page268
The benefits of using damping friction on the cross steering tube for the Phantom and 20 HP models to avoid rattles.29th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page269
Issues with the spring-loaded cross steering tube and requesting modifications for more spring room.26th May 1927Box 5 \ 3  03-page270
Modifications and performance issues of the 20 HP braking system.31th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 3  03-page271
Response to a complaint about brake thumps on a 20 HP car, requesting to test a vehicle with the described fault.28th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 3  03-page272
High cost of duralumin forged brake shoes and suggesting a trial of more affordable aluminium castings.1st Jan 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page273
Request to remove the cross from a 12-G-4 chassis and fit adaptors for the brake cables.28th Jan 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page274
Request for the urgent production of brake gear components to sketches HS.210/211/212 to conclude testing.13th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page275
Standardisation report for a modified brake lever.30th May 1928Box 5 \ 3  03-page276
Chassis number for fitting a new part, test date, and associated costs.6th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page277
Instructions on the lubrication of the 20 HP brake equaliser mechanism to prevent oil leaks.1st Jun 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page278
Customer complaints of clanking in the brake mechanism upon pedal release.9th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page279
Troubleshooting brake system operation and noise, with proposed solutions involving stops and dampers.3rd Oct 1935Box 5 \ 3  03-page280
Description of a damper's function within the brake mechanism.15th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page281
The clanking of the brake mechanism, referencing an attached print.15th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page282
Investigation into the cause and potential solutions for a clanking brake mechanism upon release.12th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page283
Modifications to a lever mechanism using a spring, an inverted dashpot, and rubber stops.4th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page284
Production issues related to the anchorage and bedding of front brake shoes.4th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 3  03-page285
Directive to modify the 20 HP chassis front wheel brakes, replacing damping pads with a groove on the drum.27th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 3  03-page286


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