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).
Page discussing the poor front braking performance of the Phantom III, leading to long stopping distances and tail wag.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\4\ scan0378 | |
| Date | 30th October 1937 | |
| (2) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}S/JH.30.10.37. proportion of braking on the front wheels has been increased also. The Phantom Ill has so little front braking that the stopping distance is very bad indeed, and it is apt to be uncontrolable due to tail wag. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} | ||