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 The Bristol Aeroplane Co. to Bentley Motors regarding a persistent and dangerous brake squealing issue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\2\ scan0086 | |
| Date | 16th February 1935 | |
| Copy. The Bristol Aeroplane Co.Ltd., Filton House, Bristol, Eng. ENGINES F/HCM-2. 16th February 1935 A.F.Sidgreaves Esq., Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, London, W.1. Dear Mr.Sidgreaves, Many thanks for your letter of the 5th instant, reference Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}8/E5.2.35, which I am sorry I have not answered before, but I have been away from the Works most of the time on business. I fully realise what a tricky problem this brake squealing is, and I hate having to complain about it, but I can assure you it has come back with renewed vigour, and it is just as embarrassing and dangerous as previously. I want to leave myself entirely in Mr. Robotham's hands, and send the car up whenever he feels ready, and I have written him to this effect to-day. With regard to my friend's comment on the Bentley brakes, I always feel it is unwise and dangerous to quote other people in writing, but I would be delighted to tell you exactly who it is when I next have the pleasure of meeting you. Kind regards, Yours sincerely, Sgd (A.H.R.Fedden) | ||