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 Rippon Bros. Ltd. to Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. regarding a brake issue on a demonstrator chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\2\ scan0122 | |
| Date | 28th February 1934 | |
| C O P Y. +206 Rippon Bros. Ltd., Huddersfield. February 28th 1934. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, London. W.1. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis B-25-AE... Demonstrator. This car was returned to us from being loaned out on demonstration with the o/r brake hot and binding. On examination we found this due to the foot brake actuating shaft having tightened up. As this car is urgently required for demonstration work, we have today completely dismantled the o/r brake mechanism and taken out this sticking actuating shaft, and find the trouble due to rust forming on the shaft inside the bush nearest to the brake shoes. We have cleaned all parts, oiled and reassembled, and all is now in order. Yours faithfully, For RIPPON BROS. LTD. (Sd) ?RR. | ||