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).
List of technical updates for brakes, hubs, suspension, and electrical systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\3\ scan0111 | |
| Date | 24th June 1939 | |
| -2- (4) Brakes & Hubs. (a) Hydraulic front brakes, move master cylinder into cross, detail drawings issued 1.6.39. (b) Fit VG.90 material to front brakes and servo. (c) Stationary oil catchers on rear hubs. (d) 'Mobilgrease' No.3 in Girling expanders. (e) Latest front hub bearings. (f) Latest brake pull off springs. (g) Lubricators for rear hub bearings. (h) Latest handbrake ratchet mechanism. (i) GCD.1309 felt washer for hand brake shaft. (j) FB.4243 (18322) modification to adjusting screw on rear brake inter shaft off stop. (5) Suspension. Dampers. (a) Suction filter for damper control and gauge GB.5035/6. (b) Latest damper control rods. (c) Latest operating lever in damper control unit See APM. Roll Rod. (a) 0.750" rollrod with thicker washers for roll rod links to production scheme FCD.1190. Front Buffers. to be softer as on 9.B.V. (6) Electrical. (a) Fit correct 18 gallon gauge for petrol tank. (b) Fit correct petrol gauge warning light i.e. 2 galls. (c) lucas dimmer switch for instrument lamps. | ||