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).
Test report on the condition of rear brakes, Rudge-Whitworth hubs, wheels, and the steering system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\4\ B001_X 100a-page282 | |
| Date | 26th February 1933 guessed | |
| - 10 - REAR BRAKES LOP G 101176 RR SCH 112-114-235-292 G.L. 600. The rear brake drums were in the same condition, as the front after washing and standing all night. The surfaces did not score but became rough. The brakes lost their efficiency when travelling in stormy weather through water entering the brake drums. There was no necessity to adjust the brakes throughout the mileage. The brake liners were in good condition at the finish of the test, slight squeaks developed. The chief trouble was caused by the brake ropes becoming slack. This is not a feature of this car only but applies to all our other cars. It causes lost movement of the brake pedal which cannot be taken up. Apperantly the ropes stretch as they become slack after tightening up and continue to do so. The improved toggle shaft cured the sponginess and did not show the weakness as was reported on the previous car. RUDGE WHITWORTH HUBS AND WHEELS. We had no trouble with the wheels working loose, or any of the spokes breaking or becoming loose. It is necessary to well grease the cones of the hubs before screwing the hub cap on, otherwise the wheels will not be locked tight. This is important. The spare wheel hub at rear requires redesigning or the body work altering as the metal cover cannot be used with a punctured tyre. The coned nut does not hold the cover on. At present it is held in position by the inflated tyre. STEERING COLUMN & BOX LOP F 100273 E TYPE LSC 3181-3201 MS 5594. 3400-3542 RR SCH 158-208. as 2. PER. II. It had a feeling of wandering. Control of the steering was good. The steering was light for shunting and at speed. There was slight joggle from the steering wheel but not sufficient to cause fatigue or to be objectionable. There was no sign of steering wobbles. The fitting of an ash | ||