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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 disk. Refer to To remove for the front wheels and To remove for the rear wheels.

2. Measure the disc. Refer to Checking for lateral runout and variation in thickness, front wheels and Checking for lateral runout and variation in thickness, rear wheels .

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. Refer to To remove for front wheels and To remove for rear wheels.