I like the fact that it eliminates the runout by itself. With the Hunter machine you have to go through the compensation process. I was wondering if this machine has the oscillating effect that the Hunter machine does to prevent the "record" type of cut?
These lathes have their pros and cons, guys. If you just skimmed the rotor, made your money, as well as impressed the customer - you did nothing. Especially in areas of what they call The Snow Belt. It works on solid hub & rotor asswembly, but on a plane rotor it comes with it's disadvantages. You need to remove rotor, perfectly clean hub and rotor contacting surfaces and then machine. Or else - you end up with brake pedal pulsation in a few thousand k's. Because the rust build up is in progress
What about checking the disc thickness first so you dont charge the poor customer for machining then find they are under thickness as usually marked on the disc.
This shit makes me cringe in fear of dickheads who do stuff and do not really understand what they are doing.
It looks like it might work even better if he tightened the lug nuts that holds on that arbor and rotates the rotor while it is being cut, using the "star pattern" (the pattern you use to tighten the lug nuts after changing a flat tire) instead of doing it like he did, where he just jumped to the next closest lug nut with that adjustable wrench.
It's A statements like yours that makes A shop hang signs on the door stating "NO CUSTOMERS ALLOWED BEYOND THIS POINT"
Don't try and outdo the DO'er. As the machine self adjusts for run-out everything is calibrated and true before the cut. Heck, I'm surprised you didn't suggest he torque the bolts down to 82lbs.
I'm the Southeast Florida Rep for Pro-Cut. The 9.2 DRO compensates in 30 seconds or less & cuts any rotor in 5-7 minutes. The unique feature of this particular model is that you can retrieve usage data from the machine and deliver ROI(return on investment) reports. This unit will pay for itself. Most 4 wheel brake jobs can be performed in an hour or less by a good technician. If your shop is in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami/Dade or Monroe counties, cal me at 305-878-5077 for an in store demo.
Does anyone offer this to customers when they are changing just pads? I use it on warranty work and sales car prep but think I could be missing a trick. It seems like a good way to make some extra profit and it's got to be better than telling customers to drive carefully whilst their pads bed in. Can anyone let me know if they're doing it and if it's working?
A large percentage of workshops use it when changing pads. It provides one of the better retail channels. Feedback tells us 90% of car drivers would pay £10-£20 per disc to ensure safer braking and not have the bedding in period.
Can you use this machine to lathe cross-drilled or slotted brake discs as well? I hope you don't mind if I'm a little nosy... I'd like to know how much you charge your customers for lathing the discs (I'm not from the UK and I'm just curious about the pricing over there). Personally I think that you should always lathe your discs before you change your pads. Not many shops over that though.
That is the best RESURFACE on a rotor I have seen. Living in the Ghetto I get Ghetto rigged shit.
OaktownsGreatest 6 months ago
I like the fact that it eliminates the runout by itself. With the Hunter machine you have to go through the compensation process. I was wondering if this machine has the oscillating effect that the Hunter machine does to prevent the "record" type of cut?
MrTcandela08 1 year ago
TAIWAN
h123305033 1 year ago
PRO-CUT 9.2G $?
h123305033 1 year ago
These lathes have their pros and cons, guys. If you just skimmed the rotor, made your money, as well as impressed the customer - you did nothing. Especially in areas of what they call The Snow Belt. It works on solid hub & rotor asswembly, but on a plane rotor it comes with it's disadvantages. You need to remove rotor, perfectly clean hub and rotor contacting surfaces and then machine. Or else - you end up with brake pedal pulsation in a few thousand k's. Because the rust build up is in progress
PoorguyNick 1 year ago
Can you skim discs off the vehicle with this lathe as well?
1clemsta 1 year ago
great clip, i remember doing disc`s the old fashioned way back in the 70`s ,(the dirty way) , great progress indeed.
mikldude 1 year ago
is that all fuck man i piad like us $150 to do that bullshit 10min work
nbaalltheway 1 year ago
And so do you??
bluesanancy 1 year ago
What about checking the disc thickness first so you dont charge the poor customer for machining then find they are under thickness as usually marked on the disc.
This shit makes me cringe in fear of dickheads who do stuff and do not really understand what they are doing.
gspblu 2 years ago
Beats the heck out of the Ammco!
lordbemylight 2 years ago
It looks like it might work even better if he tightened the lug nuts that holds on that arbor and rotates the rotor while it is being cut, using the "star pattern" (the pattern you use to tighten the lug nuts after changing a flat tire) instead of doing it like he did, where he just jumped to the next closest lug nut with that adjustable wrench.
Bran247 2 years ago
It's A statements like yours that makes A shop hang signs on the door stating "NO CUSTOMERS ALLOWED BEYOND THIS POINT"
Don't try and outdo the DO'er. As the machine self adjusts for run-out everything is calibrated and true before the cut. Heck, I'm surprised you didn't suggest he torque the bolts down to 82lbs.
gruvens 2 years ago
You can contact the UK office on 01242 621 011 or type Pro-Cut europe into any search engine
Procutuk1 3 years ago
I'm the Southeast Florida Rep for Pro-Cut. The 9.2 DRO compensates in 30 seconds or less & cuts any rotor in 5-7 minutes. The unique feature of this particular model is that you can retrieve usage data from the machine and deliver ROI(return on investment) reports. This unit will pay for itself. Most 4 wheel brake jobs can be performed in an hour or less by a good technician. If your shop is in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami/Dade or Monroe counties, cal me at 305-878-5077 for an in store demo.
sunlion333 3 years ago
If you're thinking about getting one, do it !! Ours paid for itself inside 6 months
JonBoy147 3 years ago
Does anyone offer this to customers when they are changing just pads? I use it on warranty work and sales car prep but think I could be missing a trick. It seems like a good way to make some extra profit and it's got to be better than telling customers to drive carefully whilst their pads bed in. Can anyone let me know if they're doing it and if it's working?
Smiffyboyben 3 years ago
A large percentage of workshops use it when changing pads. It provides one of the better retail channels. Feedback tells us 90% of car drivers would pay £10-£20 per disc to ensure safer braking and not have the bedding in period.
Procutuk1 3 years ago
Can you use this machine to lathe cross-drilled or slotted brake discs as well? I hope you don't mind if I'm a little nosy... I'd like to know how much you charge your customers for lathing the discs (I'm not from the UK and I'm just curious about the pricing over there). Personally I think that you should always lathe your discs before you change your pads. Not many shops over that though.
silyb0y 4 years ago
not "over" - I meant to write "offer" sry for that :)
silyb0y 4 years ago
the best bit of kit i have ever bought for my workshop, its awesome!
sparkyws 4 years ago