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).
The mechanical efficiency of brake system components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\2\ scan0239 | |
| Date | 21th December 1934 | |
| X206 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :— Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}4/KW.21.12.34. Subject of Report:— Mechanical Efficiency of brake System Components. General Conclusions :— That the efficiency is not high and calls for design attention. Copies of Report Circulated to :— E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Report to be noted for further action by :— Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} & Exptl. Dept. Test carried out on :— Bentley, 20/25, Phantom & SpectreCodename for Phantom III. By :— Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/A.F.Martindale. Test No. Date :— 21.12.34. RR 2X (som) (8)974 5-6-34) G.C.B | ||