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).
Confirming the position of the rear brake drum is the same as the front and noting a car inspection date.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\5\ scan0130 | |
| Date | 17th April 1939 | |
| 1245 W/P. EWP.{Mr Punt} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/R.17.4.39. With reference to your letter, the position of the rear brake drum relative to the wheel is exactly the same as that of the front brake drum to the wheel. We note the date on which the car is likely to be ready for inspection is the 27th or 28th. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||