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).
Examination report on the condition of rear Girling brakes following complaints of groans and loss of adjustment.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\1\ scan0412 | |
| Date | 14th March 1937 | |
| AFM{Anthony F. Martindale} 200a. HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/8/JAB. 14th March 1937. To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 6. B. IV. REAR GIRLING BRAKES. As a result of rear brake groans and rapid loss of adjustment, we have removed the drums for examination. The N.S. is in very good condition. There were minute pellets of zinc round the edge of the linings as if it had melted out, but there was no other indication of over heating. The O.S. is in rather bad condition. The liner of the drum has torn up and is marked black all round, and the linings have worn badly. We should say that there had been oil in the brake, but it was dry when removed. The drum has been cleaned up as well as possible. --------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Frank. Waller. | ||