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).
Analysis of brake wear proportions on a 12.B.V. model with hydraulic front and Girling rear brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 141\2\ scan0321 | |
| Date | 23th January 1940 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}6/JH.23.1.40. Brakes on 12.B.V. Hydraulic front. Girling Rear. The brakes on this car are excellent, remarks have been passed that the front were too efficient, but we disagree with these comments. Below we shew the proportions of wear front and rear :- FRONT REAR ns.{Norman Scott} os. ns{Norman Scott} os Speedometer 7,583 2 2 1 4 " 11,907 2 2 3 4 " 13,204 1 1 2 1 Car Weight - 33 cwts. 2 qrs. 7 lbs. | ||