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).
Internal request to obtain various sets of new brake linings from a supplier for testing on experimental cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 141\3\ scan0047 | |
| Date | 27th March 1931 | |
| To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 83409 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/MJ.27.3.31. We have seen some of the tests which have been carried out on the new lining produced by The British Belting & Asbestos Co. Ltd., 59, Southwark St.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, London, S.E.1. The results appear to be so good that we want to obtain a quantity to run on our Experimental cars. Will you therefore please obtain the following pieces :- Servo Lining G.78524 - Two Sets. 40/50. Thin Rear Brakes G.74743 8/set - Two sets. Thick " G.78256 8/set - Two sets. Thick Front G.78382 8/set - One set. Thick G.W.H. Ex.5391/2 8/set - Two sets. 20 HP. Front G.54145 4/set - One set Rear G.54144/ 4/set - One set Thicker Liners. We presume that the makers will supply these free of charge. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||