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).
Summary report on brake faults and their corresponding remedies over a six-month period.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0257 | |
Date | 1st June 1935 guessed | |
- 3 - TOTAL. REMARKS. 7. OIL ON REAR BRAKES. June quarter. C.C. 4) C.P. -) 4 Oil drain has now been improved, and "perfect" oil seal is now fitted to axle box. Previous quarter. C.C. 2) C.P. 12) 14 Six Months. 18 8. BRAKES INEFFICIENT. June quarter. C.C. 10) C.P. 2) 12 Cured by re-bedding brake liners or re-lining servo. Previous quarter. C.C. 16) C.P. 2) 18 Six Months. 30 9. PULLING TO ONE SIDE. June quarter. C.C. 10) C.P. 2) 12 Cured by re-bedding front brakes or adjustment. Previous quarter. C.C. 18) C.P. -) 18 Six Months. 30 10. BRAKES BINDING. June quarter. C.C. 11) C.P. -) 11 Tightness in brake actuating shafts due to lack of lubrication. Previous quarter. C.C. 24) C.P. 4) 28 Six Months. 39 | ||