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).
Brake lining issues, specifically groaning and squeaking, on a Bentley car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 10th February 1938 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}12/N.10.2.38. Re: Brake Linings. To substantiate my report on the continued use of MR. brake linings as against the improved BZ; a Bentley car B.109.DK. came in to Kingsbury on the 11th. of January for a resale overhaul. The brake were relined with MR. and charged for. This car came in again on the 4th. February, mileage 361 for groaning of brakes and squeak from hand brake on the reverse. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||