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).
Modifications to Bentley Front Brakes, specifically regarding a water excluder to prevent water entry and oil leaks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\2\ scan0303 | |
| Date | 13th February 1935 | |
| +20b R Martindale To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/HP.13.2.35. C.C. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHG. Bentley Front Brakes - Water Excluder. Referring to the question of stopping up the various holes in the brake drum and carrier, the inner row on the drum, draining the annulus for catching grease from inside the hub might be experimentally stopped up as it is understood that Repair Department do not know of any instance of grease escaping from the front hub on to the brakes, but the hole which drains the catcher from the camshaft does sometimes discharge oil, and we think should be baffled to prevent the entry of water. We send herewith N. Sch.4370 shewing suggestions for a baffle for existing cars and also for future. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} N.Sch.4370. herewith. | ||