Our award-winning brake lathes will keep your brake service a cut above the rest. Learn more about our on-car brake lathes, bench brake lathes and full-line of accessories.

Combine the best brake service equipment with sales and marketing support for a stand-alone profit center for your shop. A nationwide training and certification program offering comprehensive instruction in rotor matching for Techs and Service Writers. NEED A NEW ADVENTURE?

A brake lathe operates by smoothing down warped rotors to achieve a clean, even surface for brake pads to press upon. If your rotors are bumpy, rusted or thinned out, it is likely due to the high heat and applied friction during the braking process.

Feb 19, 2024 · Brake lathes are essential tools used to resurface and restore the braking surface of a vehicle's rotors or drums. This article explains the mechanics behind a brake lathe and how it works to ensure optimal braking performance.

Aug 23, 2021 · Learn how a lathe brake works and what you need to know about maintaining them below. While a brake on a lathe works to stop the machine from turning, not all brakes function the same way. Modern lathes contain multiple types of brakes to provide longevity to the machine and to perform under different conditions.

Dec 6, 2024 · The right brake lathe can drastically reduce repair times, provide more precise machining, and improve service and profit. However, the challenge is that there isn’t one …

Aug 29, 2023 · So, the next time you need to blow the dust off the machine, here’s a refresher on some brake lathe basics to make sure your lathe is humming in the right key.

A Ranger combination brake lathe is an effective and essential piece of shop equipment for curing brake pedal pulsation and annoying brake noise, not to mention increasing vehicle safety.

ARI-HETRA’s Model WS-BL44 and WS-BL44-T (Lift Height Model) On Vehicle Heavy-Duty Brake Lathes are built for trucks, buses, and light commercial vehicles. This lathe operates directly on the hub of the vehicle saving you time and producing a truly aligned rotor.

A brake lathe allows you to resurface and refinish the rotors without fully replacing the brakes. Resurfacing helps smoothen and even out the rotor surface’s thickness.