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Modification to the Wraith III rear brakes, involving the substitution of fitting bolts.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 7\7\  X 606 Brakes-page065
Date  11th August 1937
  
SECRET.
601
Copy to Mr Dev
Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
Exptl.
W'shop
File
MARTINDALE
E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /HDY. {William Hardy} 1/M.11.8.37.
WRAITH III. REAR BRAKES.

We send herewith N.Sch.5163 showing 6 - .312 parallel fitting bolts substituted for the 10 - .250 bolts at present instructed for the Wraith.

The brake drums are not now to be easily detachable from the hubs and in consequence the nuts can be secured by centre punching and there need be no stop plate or shoulder on the hub.

We understand that the hubs and drums for the car now being prepared for 10,000 mile test are not yet drilled for the bolts, so this modification can be applied to this car without difficulty.

Att: N.Sch.5163.
E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /HDY. {William Hardy}
  
  
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