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).
Brake test report for vehicle 194.GN, detailing measurements and a groaning issue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan051 | |
| Date | 24th April 1931 | |
| H/S (X411) BRAKE TESTS. 24.4.31. Capt. Thistlewaite. 194.GN. Cold. Foot Pedal 5½". Front Toggles ½" OS. ¾" NS.{Norman Scott} 7 brakes 70 - 10 MPH. 1st. brake 305 ft. 7th. Brake 429 ft. Measurement on stopping Foot Pedal 5". Front Toggles ⅜" OS. ½ NS.{Norman Scott} Measurement after taking stopping distance Foot Pedal 6". Front Toggles ¼" OS. ¼" NS.{Norman Scott} Rear brakes are groaning rather badly on the final pull up when at a normal temperature. A.B.Roberts. R.Pattinson. | ||