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).
Letter from supplier Calcott Bros. Ltd. responding to a query about brakes, suggesting worn drums or oil leakage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 21\3\ Scan016 | |
| Date | 7th November 1918 | |
| Calcott Bros. Ltd., Coventry. Ref. C/BW. Nov. 7th. 1918. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter for which we thank you. With reference to the brakes, we are very sorry but these are the only brakes we manufacture, and are correct in size, we should think from your remarks that it is the brake drums that have worn considerably, and we can supply you with new brake drums if necessary. As regards the oil getting on to the brakes, we should imagine that you require new felt washers at the back of the hubs. Kindly let us know what you wish us to do in the matter, Yours faithfully, PER PRO CALCOTT BROTHERS, LIMITED. WEC. Secretary. | ||