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).
Report analyzing brake-related complaints and corrective actions for various car models over quarterly periods.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\1\ scan0225 | |
| Date | 14th May 1935 guessed | |
| - 2 - BRAKES SEIZE - REAR. 25 HP. PH.II. TOTAL. GRAND TOTAL. REMARKS. March Quarter. C.C. 27 C.P. 19 1 1 28) 20) 48 Phosphor Bronze bush is being fitted on all 20/25 HP. cars as they become available in replacement of white metal bearing. Also increased clearance is being given to footbrake shoes on synchro-mesh cars. Depot Sheet No.246. Previous Quarter. C.C. 23 C.P. 16 4 - 27) 16) 43 Six Months. 85 6 91 91 Increased lubrication to brake shafts is being introduced on new 20/25 HP. cars. BRAKES THUMP. March Quarter. C.C. 22 C.P. 6 5 - 27) 6) 33 Previous Quarter. C.C. 22 C.P. 2 5 1 27) 3) 30 Six Months. 52 11 63 63 BRAKES - OIL LEAKING ON TO AND PULLING TO ONE SIDE. March Quarter. C.C. 12 C.P. 12 8 6 20) 18) 38 20/25 HP. The trouble seems to be due to oil from the pivots running down the cross steering lever into the slot in the dust cover. This slot is now deleted. PH.II. Chiefly due to leakage from the lower pivot cap. Strengthened flanges are now being produced for Production and also for dealing with complaints. Previous Quarter. C.C. 11 C.P. 4 14 1 25) 5) 30 Six Months. 39 29 68 68 | ||