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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).
Instructions for alterations to the Phantom's front brake shoes to prevent rattle.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 12\1\  01-page050
Date  22th October 1926
  
To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}
c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

X7420

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/LGS.11.26.

PHANTOM - FRONT BRAKES. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}2/T22.10.26. x8400

BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} has instructed the following alterations to the brake shoes to prevent rattle.

Dia. of guide washer increased from .750" to .850".
Side clearances in guide limited to .005" .009" from .010" .015".
The 20 HP. is also having the clearances tightened up.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}
  
  


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