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 specifications, settings and results.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan052 | |
Date | 27th April 1931 | |
Y/S r4117. BRAKE TEST. 27.4.31. 194-GN. Thistlewaite. C.I. Ribbed rear brake drums. Plain front brake drums. Narrow brake shoes rear lined with Ferodo. Front lined with Ferobestos. Foot Pedal 5 1/4". Front Toggles 3/8" OS. 3/8" NS.{Norman Scott} 7 brakes 70 - 10 1st. Brake 244 ft. 7th. Brake 260 ft. Foot Pedal 5". Front Toggles 1/4" OS. 1/4" NS.{Norman Scott} immediately on stopping. Foot Pedal 5 1/4". Front Toggles 1/2" OS. 5/8" NS.{Norman Scott} after checking stopping distance. A.B.Roberts. R.Pattinson. | ||