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 results and component specifications for chassis 19-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 12\5\ 05-page308 | |
| Date | 19th October 1931 | |
| RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} x7360. 19.10.31. BRAKE TESTS. 19-EX. Cold measurements - F.P. from dash hand pressure 5 3/4" R.{Sir Henry Royce} arms O.S. 3/4" N.S. 3/4" Front toggles O.S. 5/8" N.S. 5/8" 12 brakes 70 - 10 1st brake 250 ft. 12th brake 260 ft. Measurements after checking last distance F.P. 6" Front toggles O.S. 5/8" N.S. 5/8" 10 miles braking every 1/4 mile 40 - 10. 12 brakes 70 - 10. 10 miles braking every 1/4 mile 40 - 10. -------- O.S. front dust cover rubs. Tendency for brakes to grab at 50 m.p.h. No noise from either front or back. 75 miles. Cold measurements - F.P. from dash 5 1/2" R.{Sir Henry Royce} arm O.S. 5/8" N.S. 7/8" Front toggles O.S. 5/8" N.S. 3/4" -------- Front Brakes. O.S. Lake & Elliott Cast Iron Brake Drum Linings G.79542. N.S. RR. Cast Iron Brake Drum Linings G.79542. Auxiliary Brake Shoes G.79445. Ferodo Bonded Asbestos 3/8" thick. Rear Brakes. G.79502 Rear Brake Drums produced in Lake & Elliott's Nickel Chrome Cast Iron, fitted with Anti-Squeak Type Brakes to Sch.1433. Ferodo Bonded Asbestos 3/8" thick. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||