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).
Front Girling brakes sticking when cold and releasing after a short distance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\2\ scan0426 | |
| Date | 3rd February 1940 | |
| 800.? To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Rigby. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}S/BA.3.2.40. 2.B.50. This car is fitted with Girling Brakes all round and during the recent cold spell, we have had trouble with the front brakes sticking on when cold. They release themselves after about 50 yards running. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||