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).
Concerning a delay in measuring brake liners for Mr. Frood as the required car is unavailable.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\4\ Scan108 | |
| Date | 24th July 1920 | |
| O.O. from BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} C.Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} (struck through) E.F.C. X 3518 BY5-P24-7-20. REAR HUB & BRAKE. X 3518 RE BRAKE LINERS IN No.9 MATERIAL. Please write and tell Mr. Frood that we are not hesitating in supplying full information on this matter, but that the car is not available at the moment, but I am pressing Experimental department to get car in and dismantle the rear brake to measure the frabric. We have been pressing Mr Hives for a reply ever since Mr Frood's request was received. (Handwritten note) Mr Hives replied verbally BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} that brakes were adjusted once in 10,000 miles. Fabric not yet measured. AT (Stamp) RECEIVED JUL 24 C. | ||