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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 for experimental models 22-EX and 19-EX, detailing stopping distances and component measurements.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 12\5\  05-page286
Date  21th April 1931
  
HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
r7360
BRAKE TESTS.
21.4.31.
22-EX.
Ribbed drums fitted to front
Foot Pedal 4¾". front Toggles ⅜" OS. ⅜" NS.{Norman Scott} Cold.
7 brakes from 70 - 10
1st brake 210 ft. 7th Brake 235 ft.
measurements immediately after last brake
Foot Pedal 5". After measuring stopping distance F.P. 5⅜".
65 miles.
19-EX.
Cold F.P. 5⅜". Front Toggles ¼".
7 brakes 70 - 10. 1st brake 262 ft. 7th brake 360 ft.
Foot Pedal immediately on stopping 4¾".
after measuring stopping distance 5¼".
65 miles.
  
  


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