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).
Bentley axle failures and brake squeaks, including proposed solutions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\2\ scan0009 | |
| Date | 13th June 1936 guessed | |
| No.8. BENTLEY CONTD AXLE FAILURES It is hoped shortly to issue a Depot Sheet instructing the fitting of strengthened shafts and drivers in cases of failure of either of these pieces. BRAKE SQUEAKS 12 Sets of the latest brake linings have been sent to Kingsbury for fitting to Customers' cars in cases of bad complaints. Works are awaiting report on these. Handwritten: 3 failures 3 1/2 litre 1 4 1/4 driver only dch. 13 of shafts and hubs. 6 of failures shafts only. Fitted one set 172FB 137S since Owners report brakes perfect under 45° C an ? do not consider 35° necessary. Low rate spring fitted to this box - pilot shoe. 35% held in abeyance. 16,500 52 | ||