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).
Issues with the handbrake on the senior rationalised range freezing in snow and having excessive leverage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\3\ scan0175 | |
| Date | 1st March 1944 | |
| 1029(4) chassis To: Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1/n. 1.3.44. c. to Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} HANDBRAKES - SENIOR RATIONALISED RANGE. The recent snow conditions have emphasised the extremely unsatisfactory situation of the senior rationalised range handbrake which, in the 'off' position, at present comes approximately 1" below the frame level. In this position it is the lowest part of the chassis and, in consequence, becomes covered with snow when passing over any drift. This snow then freezes solid at night and one is unable to release the handbrake. Apart from this, under colonial conditions, the handbrake would be very likely to be damaged. I think we have unnecessarily good leverage on the handbrake - particularly in view of the fact that one can stop the car on the servo and then apply the handbrake, thereby getting additive shoe pressure. Will you please look into the matter and see whether we can reduce the travel - altering the leverage to suit, and thus overcome this objectionable fault. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||