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 Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the layout and weight of a proposed hydraulic braking system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\1\ scan0227 | |
| Date | 13th March 1940 | |
| 10291 THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM Controllers of European Rights DIRECTORS: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1400 Telegrams AUTODUCTS PHONE LEAMINGTON SPA Registered Office BROCK HOUSE LANGHAM ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON W.1 Automotive Products Company Ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. 13th March, 1940. Our Ref: PS/FGP/VFB. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Attention:- Mr.Robotham. Handwritten Note: Copy of letter & Prints sent to RW. 14/3/40. Dear Sirs, With further reference to the writer's conversation with your Mr. Hardy we are enclosing herewith drawings showing the proposed layout of the twin master cylinders for the experimental chassis which we discussed on the writers last visit. We would point out that this layout is intended for experimental car only and that a different arrangement would be provided for production vehicles. Our Technical Department give the following information. The estimated weight of brake equipment is as follows:- Brake Assemblies ...... 13-lbs each approximately 52-lbs for the four. Fittings, Copper Pipes .... 4-lbs. and hoses Weight of 7/8" Master Cyl. as suggested for Experimental Vehicle .................. 1 1/2-lbs each. Estimated weight of Twin 5/8" Master Cylinder for Production if made in light alloy as suggested .............. 1 1/2-lbs per pair. -continued- [Text in left margin] Quotations and Contracts are subject to revision of Duty, Transportation Costs, and to acceptance by the Factory, also to unforeseen delays arising from strikes, lockouts, transportation, war, &c., and force majeure. | ||