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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).
On brake performance, discussing temperature rise with long levers and the trade-off between braking power and consistency.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 90a\2\  Scan030
Date  11th June 1934 guessed
  
don't waste the time on it. I tried the brakes again + I have come to the conclusion that the brake drum temperature rises quicker with the long levers + that over a long distance it would be a greater advantage to have a little less front braking + remain more constant than to have increased braking for less distance. However we can discuss this problem when I see you.

Regarding the plug argument, which is apparently taking place, I do not wish
  
  


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