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).
List of alterations and specifications for front brakes, brake shoes, and steering components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\4\ scan0063 | |
Date | 14th December 1934 | |
(Cont'd) - 2 - BY/TWD{T. W. D???Aeith}1/E.14.12.34. (5) N.Sch.3979. Toggle Movements. Front Brakes. Used with Brake to N.Sch.3980. (See - Item 6). (6) N.Sch.3980. Aluminium Brake Shoes. Front Brakes. 14.125 Drums. Toggle Cam Rad. altered from .365 to .525 Dia. of Brake Drum. " " 12.000 " 14.125 Width of Brake Shoe. " " 1.600 " 1.800 Thickness of Brake Lining. " " .312 " .375 Pivot Lean. " " 1° " 4° Water Baffle Type Mud Excluder. (7) N.Sch.4005. Stiffened Front Brake Shoe Mounting to suit 14.000 Dia. Drums. Carrier Plate.(Outer). Material altered from A.{Mr Adams} to S/MD. " " Thickness " " .160 to .175 Carrier Plate.(Inner). " " " " .104 to .128 " " (Outer). modified in Profile. (8) N.Sch.4006. 1° Pivot Inclination and 14.000 Dia. Drums. Cross Steering Lever to suit. Dia. of Brake Drum. altered from 12.000 to 14.000 Cross Steering Lever Centres. " " 5.500 " 6.375 Mud Excluder for Cross Steering Ball Pin to N.Sch.3848. BY/TWD.{T. W. D???Aeith} | ||