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).
Easy brake adjustment specifying the correct wing nut lift clearances for various chassis types.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\3\ scan0130 | |
| Date | 4th May 1934 | |
| x5360 By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}18/KW.4.5.34. Easy Brake Adjustment - N.Sch.3931. We find that the wing nut lift of .200 is not suitable for all chassis. This arises owing to the varying toggle radii and also owing to the clearances found experimentally to prevent the brakes seizing. The various lifts should therefore be - 40/50 Front .200 Rear .165 20/25 Front .200 Rear .240 Bentley Front .187 Rear .187 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||