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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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Four-wheel brakes, detailing faults found during testing in France.16th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0078
Page 2 of an experimental report detailing modifications to brake drums and noting issues with water boiling and steering wobble.16th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0079
The performance, wear, and issues with four-wheel brake systems.16th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0080
Decision to turn flanges off front brake drums and the subsequent balancing procedure for the 40/50 HP chassis.17th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0081
Introduction of four-wheel brakes, including the creation of an instruction leaflet, driver warnings, and training recommendations.17th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0082
Complaint of grease leaking from front hubs onto the four-wheel brakes.18th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0083
Instruction on the correct method for greasing front hubs on cars fitted with four-wheel brakes.8th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0084
Recommendation against producing certain four-wheel brake levers in large numbers until more experience is gained.18th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0085
Centre of twisting of the axle during a test with a torsional friction damper and four-wheel brakes.18th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0086
Loan of an experimental car to Mr. Southern for brake testing.19th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0087
Noise issues from servo gears within the four-wheel brake system.19th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0088
Issues with brake pedal pressure and reduction ratios.19th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0089
Explaining the operation and safety characteristics of the four-wheel braking system.9th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0090
Continuation of a document providing advice on proper braking techniques when cornering.21th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0091
Secret memorandum enquiring about testing an oil catcher for four-wheel brakes.21th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0092
The omission of an oil catcher for the four-wheel brake system and a related instruction about hub grease.24th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0093
Instruction to experimentally heat-treat front brake drums on E.A.C. II & E.A.C. III cars to a specific Brinell hardness.23th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0094
Simplification of an adopted brake scheme by removing a trip from the countershaft.24th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0095
Front wheel brake drums be made with a higher Brinell hardness.25th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0096
Secret memo regarding an overlooked oil catcher scheme for front hubs to be fitted to all cars to resolve brake troubles.25th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0097
Brake and steering tests conducted in France on two vehicles.26th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0098
4-wheel brake instructions, servo output adjustments, and steering wobble issues.26th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0099
Secret memo detailing modifications to the front brake drums and front equaliser lever.27th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0100
Secret memo discussing issues with brake rope stretching in four-wheel brake systems and a recommendation to pre-stretch them.30th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0101
From R. to H.S. discussing the successful development of quiet gears for the servo drive.30th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0102
Ideal braking distribution for 4-wheel brakes.30th Jun 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0103
Adoption of new leather covers for rear brake adjustments.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0104
Secret memo concerning attached information on a four-wheel brake system.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0105
The advantages of the four-wheel semi-servo brake system.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0106
Typed memorandum discussing the 'lag' in servo braking systems and the advantage of bidirectional operation.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0107
Continued description of the car's braking system, its proportions, and the plate-type servo mechanism.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0108
Adjustment instructions for the four-wheel braking system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0109
Instructions for the adjustment of servo-operated front brakes, including clearance values and testing procedures.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0110
Instructions for checking and adjusting brake and servo components.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0111
Instructions for checking and adjusting brake pedal and servo clearances.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0112
Instructions for setting up and adjusting the four-wheel brake system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0113
Instructions for brake adjustment, bedding, and clearance checks.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0114
Instructions for setting up and adjusting brake operating levers, pull ropes, and related components.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0115
Instructions for setting up rear brakes, pull ropes, and servo mechanisms, with specific clearances.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0116
Instructions on the function and adjustment of a servo mechanism, its components, and lubrication.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0117
Instructions for adjusting brake and servo systems, including clearances, pedal movement, and lever settings.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0118
Confidential report on the dynamics and potential variations of the four-wheel braking system, focusing on effort distribution and the effects of maximum braking on the front axle.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0119
The characteristics and operation of the semi-servo braking system.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0120
Page of instructions and observations regarding brake servo efficiency and fault diagnosis.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0121
Technical note on troubleshooting brake pulling, front axle fitting, and the principles of front braking.3rd Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0122
Description of the four-wheel braking system.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0123
The operation of an improved semi-servo four-wheel braking system.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0124
Detailed explanation of a servo-assisted braking system's operation, equalization, and adjustment.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0125
The procedure and apparatus for testing servo efficiency.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0126
Continued instructions on testing servo efficiency, including warnings about correct procedure.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0127
Instructions for drivers on the correct use of the new four-wheel brake system.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0128
The principles of braking, front wheel skids, and safe driving techniques.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0129
Instructions on braking techniques for cars with four-wheel brakes, including driving in snow and ice.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0130
Confidential document discussing the dynamics and variations of a four-wheel braking system.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0131
Explanation of the semi-servo braking system's characteristics and handling implications for drivers.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0132
Page discussing brake servo operation, fault diagnosis, and variations in pedal pressure.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0133
Guide for diagnosing and correcting steering pull caused by imbalanced braking and issues with front axle components.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0134
Notes on the advantages of the semi-servo four-wheel brake system over other known systems.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0135
Servo braking lag and its effectiveness and safety in both forward and reverse directions.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0136
The characteristics and performance of the braking and servo system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0137
Instructions for the adjustment of the four-wheel braking system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0138
Instructions for the adjustment of servo-operated front brakes.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0139
Instructions for checking and adjusting brake system clearances and the servo unit.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0140
Instructions for checking and adjusting brake pedal, servo, and cam clearances.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0141
Guide on the adjustment procedure for the four-wheel braking system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0142
Instructions for adjusting and checking servo-operated front brakes.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0143
Instructions for checking brake lever movements and adjusting the servo.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0144
Instructions on checking and adjusting clearances for serrations, cams, servo, and the pedal return mechanism.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0145
Instructions for setting up and adjusting the four-wheel brake system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0146
Instructions for serrated adjustment, toggles, and bedding of brakes and levers.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0147
Instructions for the setup and adjustment of brake operating levers and pull ropes.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0148
Instructions for the setup and adjustment of rear brakes and the servo system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0149
Instructions for the operation, lubrication, and adjustment of a servo mechanism, including details on stops and friction linings.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0150
Instructions for adjusting brake system components, including clearances, pedal movement, and lever positions.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0151
The advantages of the four-wheel semi-servo brake system over other systems.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0152
The operation of the servo braking system, its 'lag', and the advantages of its bidirectional functionality.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0153
Description of the servo-assisted braking system, detailing its proportional operation and the advantages of the plate-type servo.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0154
Instructions for drivers on the proper use of the four-wheel brake system.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0155
The dynamics of braking, front-wheel skids, and vehicle control, especially when cornering.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0156
Instructions on braking techniques for cars with four-wheel brakes, including driving in snow and fitting chains.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0157
Description of the four-wheel braking system.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0158
Page 2 of a description of an improved semi-servo four-wheel braking system and its operation.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0159
Description of the operation and adjustment of a servo-assisted braking system.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0160
Description of the four-wheel braking system, including the servo mechanism.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0161
Technical description of the operation of the four-wheel semi-servo brake system.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0162
Description of the operation of a vehicle's braking system, including the servo and equaliser mechanisms.9th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0163
The dispatch of blueprints for the four-wheel brake system.10th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0164
Telephone message requesting to test a car with modified front braking and springs.11th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0165
Attachment of 6 blueprints to notes on 'POSSIBLE VARIATION' for 4-wheel brakes.14th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0166
Preliminary test and inspection findings for the 40/50 model's front wheel brakes.15th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0167
List of queries and issues regarding vehicle components including magneto wiring, suspension, speedometer, brakes, and steering.15th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0168
Confidential memo introducing notes on the adopted four-wheel brake system.16th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0169
Experiments and implications related to fitting four-wheel brakes, focusing on spring specifications and production.7th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0170
Trade-offs between adopting front-wheel brakes and maintaining the car's suspension comfort.1st Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0171
Secret memo from CJ to R concerning the adoption of front wheel brakes and the necessity of advancing radius rod control.17th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0172
Faults and recommendations for the 40/50 HP front wheel brakes and associated components.17th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0173
List of suggested modifications and concerns regarding brake lubrication, petrol pipe support, and wiring placement.7th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0174
Testing 12% stiffer springs and the methodology of comparing car axles for ride quality.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0175
10,000 miles test in France on an adopted scheme of brakes.18th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0176
Front spring failures, brake performance, and steering issues on the 40/50 HP car.20th Mar 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0177


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