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On-Car Computerized Brake Lathes

Myths and Facts
Myth:
On-Car Lathes are difficult to setup.

Fact:
Unlike on-car caliper mount lathes of the past, today’s modern hub-mount lathes require only a few simple steps to attach to the hub.
Myth:
Compensation with On-Car Lathes is difficult.

Fact:
The Hunter OCL400 and OCL430MD utilizes sophisticated electronics and computerized measurements to eliminate the need for manual compensation by the operator. With a push of a button and a simple single-point adjustment, the OCL400 and OCL 430MD quickly compensates for lateral runout.
Myth:
It takes too much time to service a rotor with an On-Car Lathe.

Fact:
The OCL400 and OCL430MD can service each rotor in less than 9 minutes!
Step 1: Attach adaptor and lathe.
Step 1: Attach adaptor and lathe…		 Step 2: Press button for computerized compensation and make a simple single-point adjustment.
Step 2: Press button for computerized compensation and make a simple single-point adjustment…		 Step 3: Adjust cut depth and machine rotor with
Step 3: Adjust cut depth and machine rotor with “on-the-fly” optimum speed.
Myth:
Brake rotors can be removed easily.

Fact:
Not all rotors are easily removable. There are 3 types of rotors:
  • Trapped: Often considered a design of the past, trapped rotors are now reappearing on popular late model vehicles and can require up to 1-1/2 hours per side to disassemble for servicing on a bench lathe.
  • Hubbed: When machined on a bench lathe, hubbed rotors require bearing service and replacement seals which is time-consuming and often not part of the menu-driven price of brake services.
  • Hubless: Hubless designs are easily removable. However, when machined with a bench lathe, hubless rotors are more susceptible to errors due to the stacking of tolerances because the rotor is not machined in its native environment.
Myth:
All brake rotors can be properly serviced on bench lathes.

Fact:
Auto manufacturers are establishing machining tolerances so tight that they can’t be achieved on a bench lathe without time-consuming trial-and-error setup measurements.
Ordering Information
For pricing and ordering information on Lathes or other Hunter products, contact your local Hunter representative. See the representative locator or contact Hunter Engineering Company. To receive a quote on this equipment, go to Get-A-Quote.

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