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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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Brake wear analysis and steering spring performance.8th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0178
Modifications to the engine and gearbox, and analysis of servo gear noise.18th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0179
From CJ to Hs regarding conflicting reports on the road trial testing of standard versus stiffer springs on cars with front wheel brakes.21th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0180
The hardness of rear brake drums and springs for the side steering tube on the 40/50 HP four-wheel brake chassis.22th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0181
Changes to the front springing and braking systems of specific car models.24th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0182
Secret internal memo discussing unsatisfactory road springs on a car with four-wheel brakes.1st Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0183
Testing of front wheel brake parts and springs for 4-wheel brake cars.11th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0184
Telegram discussing the demonstration of a Landaulet with front brakes and stronger springs.11th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0185
Communication regarding providing a fitter to assist with fitting 4-wheel brakes on chassis 47 LK.11th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0186
Alteration of cam diameters and its effect on the servo braking system.12th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0187
Points for consideration regarding the 40/50 HP Four Wheel Brake Cars.2nd Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0188
Listing required modifications and improvements to car components.2nd Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0189
Stiffness of front springs in relation to car body weight and 4-wheel brakes.14th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0190
Standardisation sheet for four-wheel brakes on the 40/50 HP chassis.18th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0191
Letter requesting an official order for work on Chassis 47 LK, as it cannot be charged to a standing job number.22th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0192
Chassis 47-LK, attaching a copy of another document and requesting an official order.23th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0193
Conversion of Mr. Royce's car, 6-EX, into a standard model, including the fitting of four-wheel brakes.30th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0194
Chassis 47-LK, requesting action and the supply of an official order.30th Aug 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0195
Requesting to retain a specific chassis with a smooth engine for demonstration work.2nd Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0196
Clarifying a disagreement regarding the Four Wheel Brake Standardization Sheet.5th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0197
The phenomenon of front brakes thumping on a four-wheel brake system.1st Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0198
Resolving brake thumping and knocking issues by modifying springs and adding friction.10th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0199
Proposing to send a mechanic to fix a brake thumping complaint on a 46-PK car.12th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0200
Four points of action and further explanation regarding a brake thud issue.2nd Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0201
Press demonstrations for new 4-wheel brakes and concerns over spring durability on French roads.1st Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0202
Arrangement of cars with 6 brakes for a press demonstration before the Olympia Exhibition.17th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0203
Demonstration of a new six-brake system for the Press ahead of the Motor Show.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0204
Ongoing issue of noisy servo gears and the steps taken to investigate it.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0205
Report page concluding that experiments have yielded modifications to reduce noise but not eliminate it entirely.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0206
Suitability of two cars with 4-wheel brakes for trials.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0207
Organising a press demonstration for a new six-brake system before the Motor Show.19th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0208
Fitting front wheel brakes to 40/50 cars for a press demonstration and issues with servo gear noise.20th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0209
Poor performance of a demonstration car, chassis 59-PK, and proposed rectifications.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0210
The heavy steering of a 40/50 HP car fitted with 4-wheel brakes.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0211
Servo gear noise in 40/50 HP chassis with 4-wheel brakes, and testing different gear ratios.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0212
Servo and worm gear arrangements to reduce noise in a car gearbox.24th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0213
The test of a car to investigate a 'booming' noise by substituting the axle.25th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0214
Secret memo regarding the status of chassis 59-PK and 48-PK, including work done on 4-wheel brakes and suitability for trials.25th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0215
Unsatisfactory state of chassis 59-PK and the demonstration suitability of chassis 48-PK.26th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0216
Internal memorandum about organising a demonstration of the 6-wheel braking system for the press.26th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0217
Tests of Firths 12 1/2 springs and brakes, noting frequent breakages of induction and extra oil pipes.26th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0218
Summarizing a 10,000-mile test on vehicle 9-FK.26th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0219
Exhaust washer failures, steering performance, and engine condition including valve wear and oil consumption.1st Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0220
Various mechanical failures and issues observed during testing.1st Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0221
Six matters requiring modification to a vehicle.26th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0222
Urgent completion of a Cabriolet for a 4-wheel brake demonstration.27th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0223
Arrangements for a demonstration of the Six Wheel Brakes.29th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0224
Outlining the plan for a demonstration of the 6-wheel-brakes system on October 10th.30th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0225
Secret memo regarding sending car 48-PK for testing new springs and demonstrating 4-wheel brakes.29th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0226
Telegram concerning the strength of springs fitted to cars for a press demonstration.1st Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0227
'Hs' to 'EP' suggesting a front axle change on the 35-PK car for a 4-wheel brake demonstration.1st Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0228
Providing strict instructions on maintaining secrecy about the new braking system during a press demonstration.1st Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0229
Secret memorandum discussing potential weakness and abnormal wear on the front brake equaliser bracket and bushes.10th Feb 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0230
Questioning the claim of constant leverage in a four-wheel brake system.10th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0231
Difficulties and adjustments made to front wheel brakes.8th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0232
Testing plan for front wheel brakes on car 48-PK before the Olympia show.9th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0233
Leverage of cams in four-wheel brake systems, comparing square cams with Hispano and Perrot system types.10th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0234
Congratulating staff on a successful demonstration of front wheel brakes to press representatives.13th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0235
Four-wheel brakes, investigating a thumping sound and proposing friction-based solutions.13th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0236
Design considerations for a 4-wheel brake system.16th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0237
Secret memorandum discussing friction in the balancer arm suspending links for four-wheel brakes.24th Oct 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0238
Accompanying a standardisation sheet for four-wheel brakes and updating on spring testing.1st Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0239
Requesting clarification on the interaction between the steering mechanism and brakes following a customer's query.1st Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0240
Technical memorandum explaining the front brake pull rod and equaliser mechanism during steering.1st Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0241
Technical note on the lubrication requirements and design of the front wheel brake system.1st Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0242
Benefits of a servo-assisted braking system and its impact on lubrication intervals.1st Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0243
Common faults in 4-wheel brake systems and the R-R method of brake adjustment.1st Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0244
Page 4 of a typed document discussing the trade-off between accessibility and efficiency.8th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0245
Front wheel brake details and simplifying lubrication instructions.8th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0246
Requesting the return of a signed standardisation sheet for four-wheel brakes.20th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0247
Instructions to coachbuilders regarding floorboard clearance for the 4-wheel brake servo stop.24th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0248
Standardisation proposal for a new four-wheel brake system with a 60/40 rear/front braking ratio.15th Jul 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0249
Improvements to reduce heat under the floorboards.28th Nov 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0250
Secret memo on modifications to stub axle pivots for Goshawk and 40/50 models with front wheel brakes.10th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0251
The summary of tests carried out in France on front wheel brakes.22th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0252
Failures of spare wheel carriers, exhaust valves, and oil pipes.22th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0253
Issues with crankcase expansion, petrol system contamination, and engine bearing failure due to oil loss.22th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0254
Summary table detailing tests conducted on EAC.11 cars in France during 1924.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0255
Test report detailing troubles and their remedies for the original high-speed servo on the 46-PK car.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0256
Test report sheet detailing troubles, mileage, and remedies for an original plate clutch servo on a 9-PK car.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0258
Log of troubles, mileage, and remedies for a 98-NK car under test.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0259
Log of component failures, mileage, and remedies recorded during a vehicle test.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0260
Log of troubles, mileage, and remedies from Test No. V for a 35-PK car with an adopted semi-servo scheme.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0261
Troubles encountered during a test of a 35-PK car fitted with new type front springs.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0262
Final test report for the adopted brake scheme on the 9-PK car, detailing troubles and remedies over 11,077 miles.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0263
Test report sheet detailing troubles encountered with Woodheads 20% stiffer front springs on 9-PK & 98-NK cars.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0264
Test report detailing failures of 12.5% stiffer front springs on car 98-NK during a bump test.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0265
Test report log detailing troubles, mileage, and remedies for a 98-NK car with stiffer front springs.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0266
Test report on Dunlop Balloon Tyres fitted to car 98-NK, detailing issues including a broken windscreen and steering wobbles.11th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0267
Test report on re-designed 12½% stiffer front springs for a 9-PK car, listing faults and remedies over 10,458 miles.31th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0268
Letter to R-R America Inc. regarding reports on 4-Wheel brakes and their successful fitment to 100/200 cars.31th Dec 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0269
Use of 'Magnolia' high lead whitemetal for the bearing inside the front wheel brake drum.2nd Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0270
Conditions under which front wheel brakes might lock up or cause skidding.5th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0271
Page 2 of a memo discussing a pressman's view on a front wheel brake incident.5th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0272
Customer feedback on front brake overheating on mountainous roads and questioning the design's cooling capacity.5th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0273
Clarifying the function and risks of the front wheel braking system and comparing it to other cars.1st Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0274
Front and rear brake performance, locking issues, and endurance test results.25th Sep 1924Box 73 \ 3  scan0275
Front brake drums, explaining the decision to not use ribs for flexibility.1st Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0276
Cover letter requesting copies of Standardisation Sheets for front wheel brakes.17th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0277
Letter from Rolls Royce of America requesting standardisation sheets and sepia prints for front wheel brakes.4th Feb 1925Box 73 \ 3  scan0278


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