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).
Summary of complaints for the 25/30 HP model regarding brake issues during January and February.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\2\ scan0102 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1938 | |
| [Top Left] To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}.. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} [The following initials are struck through in red:] HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} WX. HEC. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} LA.{L. A. Archer} [Top Center, Handwritten] ALL TESTERS SGT? 111S [Top Right] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}29/N.3.3.38. [Body] RE: 25/30 H.P. - COMPLAINTS. The following are the complaints during January and February:- 1. BRAKES. No. (1) Seizure of Rear Foot Brake actuating shafts. 15. (2) " " Hand Brake " " 4. (3) " " Front Brake " " 3. (4) Shuddering of Front Brakes. 1. (5) Squeaking of Front Brake mechanism. 2. (6) Inefficient Brakes (Reline Servo). 2. (7) Brake Squeaks. 5. (8) Squeaks from Servo. 5. (9) Sticking of Servo ( due to dust). 3. ____ 40. Remarks:- Lack of lubrication to the actuating shafts is the principal cause of complaints. Continued..... | ||