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).
Squeaking Ferodo lined footbrakes and the correct installation of rivets.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\4\ Scan086 | |
Date | 15th March 1920 | |
[Handwritten top left] 3 No. CK{Mr Clark} [Handwritten] X.3578 X 3425 [crossed out] [Stamped] X.3578 [Typed] EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/T14/F15.3.20. RE FERODO LINED FOOTBRAKE SQUEAKING. We attach copy of memo. received from Mr. Bellringer:- The instructions No.117 are instructions issued by us to the effect that rivets should not be cut below the surface of the Ferodo, as we rely on he rivets to take the heat away. We shall be glad to have your comments as soon as possible. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/T. [Printed footer, upside down] R.R. 233 :: 50 (T) (R.C.) 504. 8-1-20 (G) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 258A. | ||