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).
Comparison of brake performance for Continental Touring versus standard use.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\6\ Scan103 | |
| Date | 16th July 1914 | |
| R.R. 238 (24 n) (PP. 583. 8.1.13) E.P. 3332. Include in the alpine experiences X11897 95 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 16/7/14 To Mr Wormald - Order No. Customer's No. Re your note Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/Mer4/B2714- Till I had done some fast Continental Touring I had thought these brakes, with the exception of a few minor details, very good indeed and superior to the old Cen-tral brake for the following reasons ① more silent, ② more gentle pull up ③ a quick application of the brakes did not jerk one's passengers so much ④ less period vibration in Axle & transmission generally & ⑤ more clearance under Centre of Chassis, & I still think these advantages hold good in the case of 'town' or Standard Rolls-Royce Cars, the disadvan-tages appear to be rubbing after use, apparently due to distortion of shoes & the ingress of mud & water causing constant grinding noises in wet weather or after washing car - the flange on drum & Turned over edge of Cover appear to induce the entrance of mud & water. * But for fast Continental touring I do not think these brakes are as safe as the old Central brake, & the above advantages are not so apparent under these conditions, while the dis- Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||