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).
Requesting the preparation of various brake parts for experimental cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 12\5\ 05-page302 | |
| Date | 29th June 1931 | |
| To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Copy 87360. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}16/MJ29.6.31. X.7360 X.5360 BRAKES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. We want to get the latest type of Hancock brake shoes with thick Ferodo lining on to our experimental cars. Will you therefore please prepare - (1) 40/50 Rear - Four sets of rear brake shoes and straps to Sch.1433. Four sets of lining in Ferodo Bonded Asbestos to G.79217-8. (2) 40/50 Front - These are now standard on production and we shall require three sets of parts to LOP. G.78450. (3) 25 HP. Front - We require four sets of front brake shoes and straps for the 25 HP. which is to scheme GL.{G. Linnett}480. The linings to be Ferodo Bonded Asbestos. As soon as the necessary parts are available we will arrange for the cars to be fitted as opportunity occurs. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||