Figure 13-32. A vehicle powered, on-car brake lathe operating sequence. The procedures will vary between the various lathe
manufacturers. 1—The vehicle has been raised to a comfortable height. 2—Wheel and tire are removed. 3—Lug bolts are reinstalled
(if needed) to secure the rotor to the hub. 4—Remove the caliper mounting bolts. 5—Support the caliper on a wire hook. 6—Clean the
caliper mounting area. 7—Bolt on the lathe mounting legs. 8—Mount the lathe head on the vehicle. 9—Carefully align the carbide cut r ter
bits to the centerline of the rotor. 10—Place the vibration dampener on the rotor, remove clip before machining. 11—Adjust the cu r tter
bits. 12—Manually turn the lathe head in as far as the cutter bits will allow.Then, engage the lathe head drive. Repeat steps 11 bit 12 M ll t th l th h d i f th tt bit ill ll Th th l th h d d i R t t 11 and 12 d 12
as needed. (Kwik-Way Mfg. Co.)
Chapter 13 Disc Brake Service 225
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5
11
3
6
7 9
10 12
Tool bit
adjusting
knob
Tool bit
Lug
bolts
Sand-
paper
Caliper
mounting
area
Alignment
bar
Rotor
Lathe
Hand feed
wheel
Lathe
Rotor
Vibration
dampening
band
Clip to hold band
during installation
Lathe
mounting
legs
Caliper
mounting
area
Caliper
assembly
Lift
Caliper
support
wire
Caliper
Rotor
Cutter
bits
Lathe
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