Design progress and dependencies for the 20 HP chassis four-wheel brake system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\3\ 03-page093 | |
| Date | 12th November 1924 | |
| (5940) c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 20 HP. CHASSIS. FRONT WHEEL BRAKES. So far as Derby are concerned, we have only got a small percentage of the necessary number of design drawings to cover the whole problem of the four wheel brake for the 20 HP. chassis. The axle we have already had; this is detailed and issued. We are waiting for the servo mechanism and all the equalising/operating gear for the system. and It is quite impossible for me to give any forecast as to when the four wheel brakes are likely to materialise on a car, even experimentally, until I have obtained the necessary drawings or information from West Wittering(Henry Royce's home town) giving dates as to when they will be able to supply them. I am taking this matter up with Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} and will let you know something as soon as possible. It is necessary to remind you that we have thrown a lot more designing work on to West Wittering(Henry Royce's home town) in attempting to make arrangements by which either the 40/50 HP. engine or the EAC.II can be fitted to the present type chassis. To enable this to be done, certain alterations will have to be made - a {Mr Adams} /- To the present 40/50 HP. car before it is delivered, b/- To the EAC.II engine to make it suitable to take the place of the 40/50 engine later. This work is being considered of the utmost importance and therefore West Wittering(Henry Royce's home town) will not be able to give us any work on a 20 HP. Brakes until both the 40/50 and EAC.II problem has been entirely cleared up. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [Signature] | ||
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