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 complaints concerning brakes for the 25/30 HP model during January and February.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\2\ scan0187 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1938 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}.. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/C H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BE. C. Sy. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} G.K. HTEC. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} L.S. -------------------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/C H.29/N.3.3.38. RE: 25/30 H.P. - COMPLAINTS. ------------------------- The following are the complaints during January and February:- 1. BRAKES. No. (1) Seizure of Rear Post Brake actuating shafts. 15.IIII (2) " Hand Brake 4. (3) " Front Brake 3.III (4) Shuddering of Front Brakes. 1. (5) Squeaking of Front Brake mechanism. 2. (6) Inefficient Brakes (Heline servo). 2.II (7) Brake squeaks. 5.II [Handwritten] Rebedded & adjusted servo I (8) Squeaks from Servo. 4.II (9) Sticking of servo ( due to dust). 3.II [Handwritten] Guide tight in bearing [Handwritten] Servo lever changed & jim 14% more efficient I ------- 49. Remarks:- Lack of lubrication to the actuating shafts is the principle cause of complaints. Continued..... | ||