Portable Disc Brake Lathes of 2025
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RangerRanger - RL-8500XLT - Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe with Bench & Standard Tooling Super Duty
Main highlights- Serpentine belts provide a faster, quieter operation, reducing chatter and vibration
- Massive tapered spindle bearings offer superior weight support during rotation
- Extended capacity spindle can be used on brake drums 10” deep
- Capable of truing even the heaviest drum rotors
- A 450-lb. cast iron body and a solid work bench reduces transient vibrations, ensuring a smooth uninterrupted surface finish with each pass
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RangerRanger - RL-8500 Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe with Bench and Standard Tooling
Main highlights- Works with hubless drums, rotors (center hole sized 2-5/32" – 4") and composite rotors (center hole sized 4" – 6.25")
- Simple ergonomic controls are designed for minimal operator movement
- Serpentine belts provide a faster, quieter operation, reducing chatter and vibration
- Quick-Change Adapter-Plus system with built-in springs eliminates the need for conventional bell clamps and cones
- Precision electric DC servo motors designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial motion control
- Massive tapered spindle bearings offer superior weight support during rotation
- A convenient top storage tray means your popular adapters and tools are kept within short reach
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DMC-FPPSDMC-FPPS Dual-Function Brake Lathe Machine for Disc TCL50
Main highlights- Working Height Min/Max:780/1200mm; Drive Speed: 150RPM; Maximum Diameter Of Brake Disc: 500mm; Thickness Of Brake Disc: 6-40mm; Cutting Depth Per Knob: 0.005-0.015mm; Cutting Precision: ≤0.00-0.003mm; Brake Disc Surface Roughness Ra: 1.5-2.0μm
- Only a few installation steps are new and Dual-function Brake Lathe Machine for Disc can be changed between on-car and off-car. That is more flexible and labor-efficient.
- Dual-functions on one machine are definitely a money-marking tool for all customers.
- Besides working on the car, Dual-function Brake Lathe Machine for Disc can also work off-car.
- Any brake disc that is unable to approach by on-car lathe, can be taken out and then lathe on Dual-function Brake Lathe Machine for Disc.
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HPDMCHPDMC Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe w/Bench & Standard Tooling
Main highlights- Simple, durable & trouble-free: HPDMC brake lathes are easy to operate and durable enough to withstand the everyday abuses of a busy shop environment. A super-heavy, hardened, forged cast iron body combined with precision ground components and massive "floating spindles" make this one of the most dependable and trouble-free machines you will ever own
- Safe & Easy to use: Brake lathes are safe when used properly, but we’ve made sure to take as much hazard out of your work as we can from the manufacturing end. Our unit design is ergonomic, so you’re never pulling or cranking from an off-balance position. Get the job done faster with tool storage boards that have enough space to hold plenty of shop items
- Fully equipped tooling package comes standard: Includes boring bar, inside floating adapters, self-aligning spacer, adapters, centering cones, spacers, hubless adapters, carbide cutting tools, 6-sided carbide cutting inserts, 1" arbor, backload spring, spare bulb for lamp, illustrated instruction manual, wrenches, high-impact anti-vibration bands and plastic storage case
- Easily change from rotors to drums: A handy quick-change tool-head design gives operators the ability to easily change the setup from drums to rotors and vice-versa. A convenient tooling tray is positioned near the front of the lathe, so you can keep your preferred tools nearby
- Comfort work area: Dual LED lights keep your work area properly lighted, even in the darkest corners of your shop. A separate switch lets you turn them on or off at your convenience. Included chip catch funnels debris into a large chip bin, ensuring easy disposal and a tidy work area
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DMC-FPPSDMC-FFPS Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe with Bench & Standard Tooling Cutting Machine
Main highlights- Simple, durable & trouble-free: Our brake lathes are easy to operate and durable enough to withstand the everyday abuses of a busy shop environment. A super-heavy, hardened, forged cast iron body combined with precision ground components and massive "floating spindles" make this one of the most dependable and trouble-free machines you will ever own.
- Safe & Easy to use: Brake lathes are safe when used properly, but we’ve made sure to take as much hazard out of your work as we can from the manufacturing end. Our unit design is ergonomic, so you’re never pulling or cranking from an off-balance position. Get the job done faster with tool storage boards that have enough space to hold plenty of shop items.
- Fully equipped tooling package comes standard: Includes boring bar, inside floating adapters, self-aligning spacer, adapters, centering cones, spacers, hubless adapters, carbide cutting tools, 6-sided carbide cutting inserts, 1" arbor, backload spring, spare bulb for lamp, illustrated instruction manual, wrenches, high-impact anti-vibration bands and plastic storage case.
- Easily change from rotors to drums: A handy quick-change tool-head design gives operators the ability to easily change the setup from drums to rotors and vice-versa. A convenient tooling tray is positioned near the front of the lathe, so you can keep your preferred tools nearby.
- Comfort work area: Dual LED lights keep your work area properly lighted, even in the darkest corners of your shop. A separate switch lets you turn them on or off at your convenience. Included chip catch funnels debris into a large chip bin, ensuring easy disposal and a tidy work area.
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DMC-FPPSDMC-FFPS Heavy-Duty Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe Machine w/Bench & Standard Tooling Adapter Package
Main highlights- Wide Applications: Whether you're speeding through an initial rough cut or a single-pass micro-finish. This complete lathe package includes the lathe, a sturdy bench, and a convenient top storage tray, your popular adapters and tools are kept within short reach
- Superior Performance: Disc/Drum Brake Automatic Lathe Machine has a solid structure, superior performance as well as excellent material, especially the key parts, such as gears, are all well-treated and wearable
- Standardization: Disc/Drum Brake Automatic Lathe Machine has sturdy and durable cutting tips and standard adapters
- Highly Practical: Three kinds of spindle speeds can be adjusted by changing the belt position and will meet the needs of various vehicles
- Genius Designs: The product is equipped with precision cutter tools and a quick drum-to-rotor changeover, positive rake cutter tip angle that provides a one-pass finish virtually every time, allowing you to complete your work faster than inferior multi-pass lathes
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GOODSONGOODSON Disc & Rotor Clamp-On Brake Lathe Silencer | for Bench Model Brake Lathes
Main highlights- EASY TO USE: After mounting the rotor on the machine, start making ready for your first cut. Mount the silencer directly behind the twin cutters. The silencer should be directly over the cutting tips with the two metal tips behind the cutting tips. Put the machine on automatic cut and the silencer with grasp the rotor and follow it to the end. It will snap off when the cut is done.
- ADJUSTABLE: The silencer will grasp the rotor with the pressure you desire by moving the spring forward or back.
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DMC-FPPSDMC-FFPS Heavy-Duty Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe w/Bench & Standard Tooling Cutting Machine Adapter Package
Main highlights- Fully equipped tooling package comes standard: Optional truck adapter kit available, with a variety of adapters let you machine all standard and composite rotors for foreign and domestic cars and light trucks. Includes boring bar, adapters, self-aligning spacer, centering cones, spacers, carbide cutting tools, 6-sided carbide cutting inserts, high-impact anti-vibration bands and plastic storage case
- Exceptionally speedy & rugged: Maintains accuracy year after year thanks to ruggedly constructed components like a hardened, precision ground spindle that resists grooving. With the simple ergonomic controls are designed for minimal operator movement. Are essential to every garage or shop looking to perform brake service
- Effective & Essential piece of shop equipment: You can reduce or increase the cut-time for the best finish results, whether you're speeding through an initial rough cut or a single-pass micro-finish. This complete lathe package includes the lathe, a sturdy bench and a convenient top storage tray means your popular adapters and tools are kept within short reach
- Designed to deliver perfect lathe results every time: The C9370 Series is equipped with features that help increase your service capability, like precision cutter tools and a quick drum-to-rotor changeover, positive rake cutter tip angle provides a one-pass finish virtually every time, allowing you to complete your work faster than inferior multi-pass lathes
- Change from rotors to drums & back: A convenient quick-change tool-head design allows operators to quickly change the setup from drums to rotors and vice-versa. Upfront controls are designed for minimal operator movement. A handy tool tray is located near the front of the machine, so you can keep your favorite brake lathe tools nearby
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HPDMCHPDMC Heavy-Duty Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe Machine
Main highlights- With the simple ergonomic controls are designed for minimal operator movement. Are essential to every garage or shop looking to perform brake service
- This complete lathe package includes the lathe, a sturdy bench and a convenient top storage tray means your popular adapters and tools are kept within short reach
- Spindle Travel: 6-7/8'' (175 MM); Spindle Speed: 150RPM-200 RPM
- Motor: 110V/60HZ; Max Rotor Thickness: 2.5'' (64mm); Max Rotor Diameter: 17'' (432 MM)
- Max Load with Optional 1-7/8" Truck Arbor: 250 LBS.(113 KG); Max Load with Standard 1"Arbor 150 LBS.(68KG)
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GenericFFPS Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe with Bench & Standard Tooling Cutting Machine
Main highlights- Simple, durable & trouble-free: FPPS brake lathes are easy to operate and durable enough to withstand the everyday abuses of a busy shop environment. A super-heavy, hardened, forged cast iron body combined with precision ground components and massive "floating spindles" make this one of the most dependable and trouble-free machines you will ever own
- Safe & Easy to use: Brake lathes are safe when used properly, but we’ve made sure to take as much hazard out of your work as we can from the manufacturing end. Our unit design is ergonomic, so you’re never pulling or cranking from an off-balance position. Get the job done faster with tool storage boards that have enough space to hold plenty of shop items
- Fully equipped tooling package comes standard: Includes boring bar, inside floating adapters, self-aligning spacer, adapters, centering cones, spacers, hubless adapters, carbide cutting tools, 6-sided carbide cutting inserts, 1" arbor, backload spring, spare bulb for lamp, illustrated instruction manual, wrenches, high-impact anti-vibration bands and plastic storage case
- Easily change from rotors to drums: A handy quick-change tool-head design gives operators the ability to easily change the setup from drums to rotors and vice-versa. A convenient tooling tray is positioned near the front of the lathe, so you can keep your preferred tools nearby
- Comfort work area: Dual LED lights keep your work area properly lighted, even in the darkest corners of your shop. A separate switch lets you turn them on or off at your convenience. Included chip catch funnels debris into a large chip bin, ensuring easy disposal and a tidy work area