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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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Confidential memo requesting two 40/50 HP chassis and bodies to carry out experimental tests on front wheel brakes.28th Sep 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0025
Timeline for fitting front wheel brakes after the bodies are fitted.4th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0026
Secret memo discussing the design and construction of an armoured car body, suggesting sourcing parts from Vickers.4th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0027
Query regarding the visibility and potential concealment of front wheel brakes on an armoured car.4th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0028
Confirming the allocation of two long experimental chassis, Nos. 93-NK and 35-PK.4th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0029
Secret memo on experimental tests for the E.A.C-3 chassis, detailing modifications for 4-wheel brakes and recommending further testing.5th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0030
Minimum number of cars and chassis required for experimental tests, specifically concerning front-wheel brakes and armoured car bodies.4th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0031
Transfer of responsibility for 10,000-mile chassis tests to the Experimental Department and clarifying testing timelines.1st Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0032
The allotment of two long-type chassis for modification into E.A.C-3 chassis.1st Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0033
Secret memo from B.J. to Hs. regarding the urgent construction and testing of eight experimental E.A.C.3 chassis.8th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0034
Query regarding the types of steering fitted to 8 chassis allotted for E.A.C. III.10th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0035
Secret memo outlining the strict conditions for road testing a chassis fitted with front-wheel brakes.10th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0036
Communication regarding the despatch of chassis and requirements for future chassis bodies for testing.10th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0037
Secret memo about despatching chassis to coachbuilders and arranging for heavy test bodies.11th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0038
Allocating an order number for work on chassis 35-PK and 93-NK for experimental purposes and requesting billing information.11th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0039
Secret internal memorandum detailing decisions on brake systems and gearbox designs for various chassis.13th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0040
Decision to retain the existing Hand Brake and Back Axle design, alongside a new scheme for the Bell Crank Lever.15th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0041
Road tests conducted on front wheel brakes.20th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0042
Steering and braking issues, including pivot lean, axle twist, and steering wobbles.20th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0043
Brake pedal pressure, brake performance with wrapping action, and the adverse effects of front brakes on steering geometry.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0044
Road tests conducted on front wheel brakes.20th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0045
Steering and braking performance, focusing on pivot lean, axle twist, and steering wobbles.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0046
Brake performance, adjustment, and the effect of front brakes on steering geometry.1st Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0047
Front wheel brakes, detailing axle twist under load and the results of measuring compensator body movement.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0048
Secret memo discussing design experiments and suggestions for front wheel brakes.10th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0049
Secret internal memorandum detailing the results of road tests on front wheel brakes, noting issues with jaggers and torsional effects.22th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0050
Confirmation of a wire (telegram) providing instructions on a brake mechanism design.22th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0051
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce regarding a brake and spring deflection issue.22th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0052
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce with suggestions for modifying braking and suspension systems.22th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0053
Front wheel brake 'jaggers' and proposing solutions including brake alterations, stiffer springs, double radius rods, and shock dampers.23th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0054
Technical memo discussing improvements for brakes, steering, and friction materials.1st Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0055
Instructions for creating two new sets of front springs for a front wheel brake experiment.1st Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0056
Policy on front wheel brakes and addressing reported issues such as axle wind-up.23th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0057
Potential modifications and solutions for issues with front wheel brakes.24th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0058
Damping, the use of aluminium for drums, and the effects of front brakes.25th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0059
Telegram concerning a car with front-wheel brakes, radius rods, and a specific scheme.25th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0060
Tests conducted on front wheel brakes, detailing issues with 'jaggering' and proposed solutions.28th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0061
The ineffectiveness of other manufacturers' 4-wheel brake systems compared to their own.26th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0062
The dangers of front wheel brakes, front wheel skids, and their effect on steering.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0063
4-wheel braking systems, focusing on preventing front wheel lock-up and comparing different arrangements.26th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0064
Road tests and performance issues with front wheel brakes.27th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0065
Braking performance with varied radius rod ball positions.27th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0066
Copy of a telegram regarding a modification to a front wheel brake system.29th Oct 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0067
Testing a chassis fitted with front wheel brakes.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0068
Road testing a front wheel brake scheme, noting its effect on steering and a proposed modification.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0069
Testing the parallel control for 4-wheel brakes on a front axle.12th Jul 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0070
Secret memo detailing instructions from Mr. Royce for modifying the four-wheel brake system for the EAC.111 car.5th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0071
Experiments with front wheel brakes, detailing four key points of investigation.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0072
Design and advantages of a brake for the E.A.C. front axle.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0073
On proposed permanent modifications for front brakes, including new shoe designs and servo mechanisms.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0074
Brake testing results, necessary modifications to brake shoes and actuation, and drawings for Goshawk and 40/50 front axles.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0075
Modifications and testing of brake systems, including servos and equalised brakes.8th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0076
Coachwork modifications for converting the 40/50 and Goshawk models to four-wheel brakes.8th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0077
Short run and brake modifications for the first 40/50 HP chassis.10th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0078
Difficulties of automatically relieving front wheel brakes during cornering and proposing a new scheme.12th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0079
Modifications to a 4-wheel servo brake system.12th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0080
Page discussing brake pressure, effectiveness, and vehicle steering when braking.12th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0081
Confirmation of a telegram regarding instructions for front brake and servo system tests.12th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0082
Copy of a telegram regarding component flexibility and testing procedures.15th Nov 1940Box 73 \ 2  scan0083
The testing and modification of a 4-wheel brake system to address issues with jaggers.14th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0084
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce suggesting a solution to 'jaggers' caused by drum flexibility.15th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0085
Telegram concerning a brake experiment, suggesting modifications to the brake shoes.21th Aug 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0086
Investigation into an inconsistent 4-wheel braking system.15th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0087
Communications and analysis on the causes and solutions for 'jaggering' in four-wheel brake systems.15th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0088
Technical memorandum discussing braking system issues and potential improvements to axles, shoes, and damping.15th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0089
Continued section of a report discussing unsatisfactory schemes of shoes and the need for improvement.16th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0090
Telegram from Royce regarding the cause of 'jaggering' brakes and suggested solutions.16th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0091
Telegram from Royce detailing the cause and solution for a brake 'jaggering' problem by modifying the Ferodo lining.16th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0092
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce regarding an issue with jaggering brakes and suggested solutions.16th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0093
Brake testing results, issues with stiff front springs, and the proposal of a torque member to control front axle brake torsion.21th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0094
Modifications to the pressure distributing gear for 40/50 four-wheel brakes to eliminate self-binding.22th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0095
Proposed modifications to the four-wheel brake system and suspension for the 40/50 model.22th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0096
Negative consequences of fitting 4-wheel brakes to the 40/50 HP model.22th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0097
Continued memorandum regarding the testing procedure for front wheel brakes for the Sales department.22th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0098
Secret memo from CJ to Hs discussing a difficulty with front wheel brakes when shunting.22th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0099
Telegram from Royce to Hives regarding solutions for brake faults, including modifications to the balancing gear and sunshaft.22th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0100
Private memo requesting views on an enclosed document concerning front wheel brakes.23th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0101
Querying the timeline for a chassis with front wheel brakes and the impact of recent design changes.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0102
From CJ to Hs regarding an arrangement for steering lock and front springs on a car with 4 wheel brakes.23th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0103
Comparison of brake load and brake effort for 'Brakes with Floating Fulcrum' and 'Standard Brakes'.1st Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0104
Modifications made to floating fulcrum type four-wheel brakes.23th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0105
Proposed modifications to the front and rear wheel braking systems.23th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0106
Torque calculations and spring deflection for front wheel brakes.24th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0107
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce to Hives regarding alterations to a floating fulcrum cam.26th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0108
Copy of a telegram from Mr. Royce detailing a list of required and non-required parts.27th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0109
Suggesting a method to check for unnecessary friction in the four-wheel brake mechanism.27th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0110
Proposed experimental alterations to the four-wheel brake system.27th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0111
Continued memorandum discussing improvements to brake shoe and servo systems.28th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0112
Brake testing methodology and proposed brake shoe designs.28th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0113
Steering load and pivot lean on a four-wheel brake chassis following bump tests.28th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0114
Standardisation of parts for the 40/50 chassis, particularly regarding car EAC.11 and a Dynamo.28th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0115
Modifications to dynamo pole shoes and their adaptation for the 40/50 model.29th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0116
Stopping work on front wheel brakes and requesting an up-to-date list of parts likely to be scrapped.29th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0117
Testing front brakes with a floating fulcrum.29th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0118
Brake performance satisfaction and rectification procedures for the 40/50 chassis.30th Nov 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0119
Vehicle preferences for a trip to Le Canadel, including a Goshawk and a 40/50 for experimental testing on carburation and brakes.1st Dec 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0120
Explaining a delay in four-wheel brake designs, awaiting experimental results for the epicyclic pressure distributing gear.12th Dec 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0121
Telegram confirmation regarding a brake experiment and proposed modifications.3rd Dec 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0122
New type of sleeve spring clip with dowel pegs for 40/50 four-wheel brake axles.4th Dec 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0123
Brake tests, comparing the effectiveness of different brake shoe bedding on the 40/50 model.4th Dec 1923Box 73 \ 2  scan0124


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