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Grinding (turning) a brake disc, removed

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 disc, see and .

2. Check the brake disc, see and .

3. Clean the mating surface.

4. Fit the connecting plate on the lathe.

5. Back off the adjusting screws.


Clean the mating surface and mount the brake disc on the connecting plate. Connect the lathe to a mains supply.

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 on the car, see and .

13. Fit the brake caliper, see and .