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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).
Update to a report on brake wear inspection, mileage, and car weight.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 124\2\  scan0073
Date  23th January 1940
  
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Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}6/JH.23.1.40.

Since writing this report, we have had a further chance to check the brakes at speedometer reading 13628 and we find that during the last 1,934 miles which owing to weather conditions has been covered at reduced speed the brake wear has been 1 notch per drum front and rear.

Car weight 36cwts. 0 qrs. 14 lbs.
  
  


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