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).
Confidential memo introducing notes on the adopted four-wheel brake system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 73\3\ scan0169 | |
| Date | 16th July 1924 | |
| 49940 SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL. TO - R.{Sir Henry Royce} CJ. BJ. RG.{Mr Rowledge} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} PN.{Mr Northey} C. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} FROM HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG16.7.24. RR. SYSTEM OF FOUR WHEEL BRAKES. We attach herewith Experimental Dept. notes in connection with the 'Adopted' scheme of 4-wheel brakes. (1) Description of RR. system of 4-wheel brakes. (2) Advantages of RR. system over other known systems. (3) Instructions for setting up and Works adjustments. (4) Running adjustments. (5) Possible variations. (6) Instructions to Drivers. (7) Testing Servo efficiency. These notes have been got out for the use of our own people in - fitting up - testing - and demonstrating the Four Wheel Brakes. A further report will be sent in connection with Lubrication. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||