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).
Customer complaint about squeaking brakes on a Bentley, Chassis B.161.HM.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0168 | |
| Date | 10th March 1938 | |
| To By.... from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}14/N.10.3.38. Bentley Brakes - BZ. Brake Lining. Chassis B.161.HM.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} The owner of the above car is always complaining of squeaks. This car was fitted up with BZ. linings on the 27.10.37, mileage 10,040. It has just recently been in, mileage 12936, for decarb. having completed 2,896 miles. There is no sign of a squeak from the brakes. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||