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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).
Modifications to the rear brakes for Bentley 111 and 50 models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 121\1\  scan0059
Date  4th October 1938
  
BY/NS.{Norman Scott}
c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
1029
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}19/G.4.10.38.
BENTLEY 111 and 50. REAR BRAKES.
Herewith is PD.262, shewing the more powerful pull-off springs requested by Experimental Dept.
These apply to both semi and fully-floating axles, as does also the turning round of the pin in the equaliser link to clear the split pins in the operating gear.
The remaining mods. shewn are now incorporated in G.CD.892 and PD.275 for respectively the semi- and fully-floating axles.
Details urgently required.
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
  
  


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