Issues with the brake scheme, focusing on pedal pressure and a chronic complaint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 182\M20\M20.3\ img029 | |
| Date | 19th June 1924 | |
| R.R. 495A (20H) (D.A. 652 20-3-24) J.B.D. -2- Expl. No. REF HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 3/LMS.19.6.24. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. from the worm it should alter the impulses of the drive shaft. It has only become a chronic complaint with the 7 to 1 reduction. This, we consider, is the worst point to overcome in the adopted scheme of brakes. As regards the pedal pressure required to operate the brakes. 35-PK which was sent to WW. was on the light side - some other cars have required definitely more pressure. We consider 35-PK is as light a pedal pressure as desirable. We are hoping the average will require more pressure. We have arranged with the Works not to get too g- far ahead on the levers fitted with the cams so that we can increase the pressure required if experience decides this is desirable. HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||
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