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).
Fitting of anti-squeak front brake shoes to six specific cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 12\5\ 05-page284 | |
| Date | 15th April 1931 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}. C. to Wer. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/WW3/KW15.4.31. [STAMP: RECEIVED 16 APR 1931] Anti-Squeak Front Brake Shoes. With reference to your Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}8/MJ14.4.31. kindly note that six sets of the anti-squeak brake device (Hancock type) have been fitted to cars in the R.D. These are as follows :- Chassis No. Owner's name. Approximate date fitted. 34-EH. Hartman. During first week October, 1930. 98-WR. Leven. End of January, 1931. 68-KR. Hime. Mid-October, 1930. 8-XJ. Langstaff. End November, 1930. 68-WJ. Worthington. End January, 1931. 199-XJ. Collins. End March, 1931. Since the device was fitted to the above Cars we have not received any further complaint of squeaking trouble. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/WW. [Signature] | ||