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Advertising leaflet for G.E. Electric Brake Tester models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\3\ scan0037 | |
| Date | 16th November 1935 | |
| Front Flap: AND ITS PRICE IS— WITHIN YOUR REACH Your customer tests his own brakes at full pressure, panic application, etc. HE IS CONVINCED LET US GIVE YOU A PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OPEN FOLDER FOR DETAILS OF G.E. BRAKE AND DRUM RECONDITIONING EQUIPMENT SPECIALISED BRAKE SE/ICE CREATES PROFITS BUILD BUSINESS ON BRAKES Inside Left Panel: A G.E. ELECTRIC BRAKE TESTER A BETTER BUSINESS Not an unproved effort to enter a new field but the result of eight years’ successful concentration by a Company recognized as Specialists in a highly specialised branch of Automobile Engineering—Brake Service Equipment. G.E. Electric Brake Testers have given years of service in all parts of the world. We have always made roller type machines—alternative methods are not convincing. No others can give the same sensitive accurate readings or quick indication of irregularity. Moreover we have an unrivalled knowledge of brake design and braking problems. We claim to manufacture the largest range of brake and drum servicing Equipment in Europe. 75% of the Government and Municipal undertakings, 80% of the Car Manufacturers, 95% of the Brake Lining Makers of this country, use G.E. Equipment. These are organizations with ample resources to make extended tests. We invite you in this way to accept our statement. We investigations—they bought G.E. Equipment. It is therefore no idle boast that we proudly claim our new Electric Tester to be the result of SPECIALISATION, and Specialisation Pays its success has abundantly proved wherever used—it pays. Build up a larger business on Brakes! Why not let us tell you what others are doing, and mould your opinion on their results? Inside Spread: TESTER YOU CAN AFFORD Inside Center-Left Panel: G.E. 2 WHEEL ELECTRIC BRAKE TESTER : (TYPE F) : A two wheel brake tester where cost or space is of primary importance. It can be supplied flush as illustrated or as a ramp model requiring no excavation. The dials and switch box can be mounted on a wall. Wooden chocs are provided to prevent the car from moving while testing. PRICES. The Price depends on the voltage of electric supply available, whether flush or ramp type installation, and whether to be installed under cover or out of doors. A full specification and quotation will be sent on receipt of this information. Prices range from £75 upwards for two wheel models. Inside Center-Right Panel: THE G.E. ELECTRIC BRAKE TESTER MODEL E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Lower in price—yet embodies the essential features for accurately testing brakes—and built to suit the demands of the Service Station. Neat in appearance and obtainable in alternative forms—two wheel or four wheel models. It reproduces road conditions and records the state of each brake before and after adjustment. Identifies brake troubles and makes them apparent and easily understood by the customer. Can be installed indoors or outdoors—absolutely weatherproof. Supplied in flush fitting type as illustrated or with ramps. Practically noiseless and does not monopolize space. Tests brakes on all pleasure vehicles and light commercial vehicles. PRICES The Price depends on the voltage of electric supply available, whether flush or ramp type installation, and whether to be installed under cover or out of doors. A full specification and quotation will be sent on receipt of this information. Prices range from £185 : 0 : 0 for Four Wheel Models. Bottom Banner: BUILD BUSINESS ON BRAKES | ||