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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).
Two alternative direct braking schemes for testing.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 73\1\  scan0155
Date  1st August 1924
  
R3/M1.8.24.
-2-
Contd.

(1) Direct foot to rear axle only - present 40/50 leverage. }
(2) Direct foot to 4 wheels - half present 40/50 leverage. } This gives equal clearances.

to see which scheme gives the better direct braking. I am hoping to see these temporarily fitted during the first few days in May. at WW.

R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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