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Test report detailing a series of brake performance tests on vehicle 22-EX.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 12\5\  05-page265
Date  12th March 1931
  
LdH2
BRAKE TESTS.
12.3.31.
22-EX.

Foot Pedal 5 1/4" from dash. } Cold in shop.
Front toggles 3/4"

12 brakes from 70 - 10.

Foot Pedal 6". Front toggles 13/16.

10 miles braking 40 - 10 every 1/2 mile.

12 brakes from 70 - 10.

Foot Pedal 6". Front toggles 13/16.

12 brakes from 70 - 10.

Foot Pedal 6 1/4". Front toggles 3/4".

12 brakes from 70 - 10.

Foot Pedal 6". Front Toggles 1".

During last test squeak was heard from N.S.R. Brakes.

After One Hour standing. Foot Pedal 5 3/4" Front toggles 3/4".

105 miles covered.

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10 miles braking hand 40 - 10 M.P.H. every 1/2 mile.

12 brakings from 70 - 10 M.P.H. Foot Pedal 5 3/4". F. {Mr Friese} toggles 1".

10 miles braking hand 40 - 10 every 1/2 mile.

12 brakings from 70 - 10 M.P.H. Foot Pedal 5 7/8" F. {Mr Friese} toggles 1 1/8"

10 miles braking 40 - 10 every 1/2 mile.

12 brakings from 70 - 10 M.P.H. Foot Pedal 5 7/8" F. {Mr Friese} toggles 1 1/8"

10 miles 40 - 10 M.P.H.

12 brakings 70 - 10 M.P.H. Foot Pedal 5". Front toggles 1 1/8".
  
  
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