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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).
List of brake system movement specifications and checks for Phantom and 20 HP models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 65a\3\  scan0054
Date  1st August 1924 guessed
  
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Movement of top edge of brake pedal towards the dash for taking up servo clearance. (Phantom 3/8"). .280" .250"

Does above correspond with .025" clearance on straight sides of cam teeth as in the case of 20 h.p. and 'Phantom'? yes

Movement of top edge of brake pedal towards the dash to cause foot applied brake shoes just to touch brake drum from the "off" position. (Phantom 1 3/8"). 1.250"

Corresponding movement of rear foot brake cables. (Phantom 3/8"). as Phantom

Movement of levers on front axle and of levers on brake cam shafts to cause shoes just to touch drums when brakes are correctly adjusted. (Phantom 5/8" - 11/16" and 7/16" - 1/2" respectively. Latter should not exceed 7/8"). as Phantom
  
  


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