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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).
Specifications list for vehicle brake, axle, hub, and suspension systems.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 118\1\  scan0032
Date  12th January 1940
  
- 5 - HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth}1/BA.12.1.40.

Rear Brakes LOP. GB.4793.

Complete to the above LOP.

Brake Shoes will require re-lining,
with BZ. and RU. linings. GB.3760 - GB.4685.

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Rear Brake Equaliser LOP.GB.4435.

Complete to the above LOP.

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Front Axle.LOP.FW.1882.

– Complete to LOP, incorporating:-

Ex.32427/8 Axle Yokes in 1% chrome steel.
FB.4313/4Axle pivots in 3½ nickel.

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Front Brakes LOP.GB.4183. PD.264-PD.274.

Complete to the above LOP.

Hydraulic Operated, incorporating,

GCD.1419 Stronger pull off Springs.

2-ea GB.5253/4 Springs.
BZ. and RU. linings. GB.3760-GB.4685.

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Front Hubs LOP.GB.4802.

Complete to the above LOP.

Incorporate:-

Ex.S.1755 Brake Drums.
GB. 3691 End Plate., if available in time.

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Spring Suspension LOP.FW.1919.

Complete to the above LOP., incorporating:-

Ex.34760 Torque Arms in I/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore}
Ex.32157/8 Brackets in Alum.
Ex.32159 Caps. " "
FW.2060/1 Lower Triangle Levers modified to
Ex.S.1756/7 i.e. - lightened.
  
  


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