FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Refinishing Brake Rotor, Off Vehicle

Grinding (turning) a brake disc, removed
Lathe "VBG 600" and the "accessory 26" connecting plate were used in the development of this method.





1. Remove the brake disk.
2. Measure the disc.
3. Clean the mating surface.
4. Fit the connecting plate on the lathe.
5. Back off the adjusting screws.





Clean the connecting surface and fit the brake disc to the connecting plate, connect the lathe.
6. Adjust the turning tools against the disc with the tool holder. Remove the locking screw and move the holder.





7. Set the automatic stop.
8. Feed out the tool holder and manually grind off the outer and inner rusty edges.
9. Set the turning depth and switch on automatic operation.
10. Check the brake disc.
11. Remove the brake disc from the lathe.
12. Remove the brake disc from the lathe and fit it to the car.