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 of a groaning offside rear brake, found to be a cracked drum.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0177 | |
Date | 15th November 1937 | |
File Copy To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}6/N.15.11.37. Re: Chassis B-144-GA - P.W.Rhodes. O.S.R. Brake Drum. Mileage 23,772. This Owner came in with a complaint of groan from the offside rear brake. Examination found the drum cracked on the back plate. This is being forwarded to you for your attention. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||