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).
Trialling new rear brake drums for Bentley brakes, made from Leys 'Lepag' material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\2\ scan0169 | |
| Date | 13th July 1934 | |
| x20 6 To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/KW.13.7.34. Bentley Brakes. We have put in the stores some rear drums made of Leys "Lepag" material. The reason we are trying these is that Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} thought a local firm should be given a chance. The drums and end plate are cast integral. About 1/8" material has been left in the drum; the ribs are oversize as is also the end plate. Will you please machine a pair of drums so that we can try them on a car. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||