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).
Schedule of repairs for Bentley brakes, including estimated hours for each task.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\2\ scan0146 | |
| Date | 2nd January 1938 | |
| REPAIRS TO BENTLEY BRAKES ========================= 2.I.38. I - Front Brakes. Dismantle and erect front brake drums. Reline the front brakes. Correct external front brake adjustment as necessary. Washing and cleaning dismantled parts. Test car before and after repairs. Total S.Hrs. 17.30 S.S.Hrs. 1.30 ==================================================================== 2 - Possible Supplement. Clean out front hubs and re-grease. Total S.Hrs. 3.30 S.S.Hrs. 2 ==================================================================== 3 - Possible Supplement. Cars out of the guarantee & cars that have covered over 50.000 Kms. Modification: Fit a cadmium plated steel bush and washers to the brake shoes. Total S.Hrs. 1.30 ==================================================================== 4 - Rear Brakes. Dismantle and erect rear brake drums. Reline the foot brake. Rough up and reset the adjustment of the hand brake shoes. Correct external brake adjustment as necessary. Skim out Brake Drums Washing and cleaning dismantled parts. Test car before and after repairs. Total S. Hrs. 22.30 S.S. Hrs. 1.30 | ||