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).
Modifications to the Wraith 80 brakes, specifically the rear intermediate shaft, equalizer, and brake levers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0059 | |
| Date | 24th April 1938 | |
| HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} 666. also. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM{Anthony F. Martindale}3/R.24/D.38. WRAITH 80 BRAKES. Concerning the scheme G.O.D.897, which shows a modified rear brake intermediate shaft and simplified equalizer, this is necessary on this car because of the position of body brackets and rear spring front anchorage. We understand there is no difficulty in fitting it. The new brake levers instructed in the same scheme are, however, difficult to produce, so we agree to fitting the levers similar to 8.B.V. on the brake pedal, servo cam levers (the latter should have ordinary X pins through them), and the rear brakes intermediate shaft. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} | ||