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).
Report regarding a front brake seizure complaint, suggesting two potential causes for the issue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0262 | |
| Date | 7th February 1938 | |
| RV c to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 261. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}16/HR.7.2.38. re CHASSIS NO. B.86-KT. Owner's Complaint Report No. W.122. --------------------------------- With reference to the above Complaint Report in connection with a front brake seizure, we do not know whether you feel that any form of lubrication should be provided, but it occurs to us that two other factors may be responsible:- 1. The bearings may be too tight initially. 2. Water and dirt may get into the bearing due to its exposed position. AFM{Anthony F. Martindale} consider this Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}16 GRJ | ||