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Bench Lathe Adapter Service

Bench Lathe Adapter Service

When high speed pulsation occurs after 3,000-6,000 miles bench lathe induced runout is a likely culprit. This article will go over everything you need to do to fix this issue....

Bench Lathe Adapter Service

When high speed pulsation occurs after 3,000-6,000 miles bench lathe induced runout is a likely culprit. This article will go over everything you need to do to fix this issue....

Brake Lathe Arbor - Checking & Correcting Runout

Brake Lathe Arbor - Checking & Correcting Runout

If you've ever worked on brakes, you've likely used, or at least seen a brake lathe. This handy tool helps mechanics to machine rotors to the right specifications ensuring a...

Brake Lathe Arbor - Checking & Correcting Runout

If you've ever worked on brakes, you've likely used, or at least seen a brake lathe. This handy tool helps mechanics to machine rotors to the right specifications ensuring a...

How to Diagnose Excessive Disc Thickness Variation (DTV)

How to Diagnose Excessive Disc Thickness Variat...

What is DTV? When a rotors thickness varies at different locations, it is called disc thickness variation, or DTV for short. Typically, the average specification for DTV is .0005". On the...

How to Diagnose Excessive Disc Thickness Variat...

What is DTV? When a rotors thickness varies at different locations, it is called disc thickness variation, or DTV for short. Typically, the average specification for DTV is .0005". On the...

How to Measure Rotor Runout

How to Measure Rotor Runout

The rotor runout dial indicator is used primarily to measure rotor runout. Likewise, it may be used to measure arbor runout on the bench lathe, wheel bearing play, and hub...

How to Measure Rotor Runout

The rotor runout dial indicator is used primarily to measure rotor runout. Likewise, it may be used to measure arbor runout on the bench lathe, wheel bearing play, and hub...

Reoccurring Pulsation

Reoccurring Pulsation

High speed pulsation occurring after a brake job is called reoccurring pulsation. This article will go over the most common causes and solutions. In addition, several tips and tricks are...

Reoccurring Pulsation

High speed pulsation occurring after a brake job is called reoccurring pulsation. This article will go over the most common causes and solutions. In addition, several tips and tricks are...

Rotor & Drum Specification Accuracy

Rotor & Drum Specification Accuracy

Unfortunately, not all specifications are reliable. As a result, it can sometimes be tricky to get a quality job done. Because consolidated specification sources often make mistakes, it is important...

Rotor & Drum Specification Accuracy

Unfortunately, not all specifications are reliable. As a result, it can sometimes be tricky to get a quality job done. Because consolidated specification sources often make mistakes, it is important...