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TECHNICAL MANUAL

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Page 3: ...TECHNICAL MANUAL P 800 543 6618 F 603 298 8404 info procutusa com www procutusa com...

Page 4: ...e have worked with learned from and solved problems for people at all levels of the brake repair business from the largest auto manufac turers and national service chains to one bay one man operations...

Page 5: ...pment is defective subject to the limitations of this warranty we will replace it at no charge for labor Pro Cut International warrants any such work done against defects in materials or workmanship f...

Page 6: ...Start Driver or Passenger s Side MOUNTING THE LATHE Mount the Adapter 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 Mount the Lathe to the Adapter Position Cutting Head Set Shutoff Cam ADJUSTMENT FOR LATERAL RUNOUT MAKI...

Page 7: ...urrent than the equipment may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled Always unplug equipment from electrical outlets when not in use Never use...

Page 8: ...e of a vehicle returning for a lateral run out induced brake pedal pulsation is virtually eliminated There is simply no better way to refinish and match a rotor than with the patented ROTOR MATCHING S...

Page 9: ...what s included in a standard lathe package Adapter Packages 50 380 50 220 50 046 50 703 50 754 50 752 4 to 8 adapter packages Adjustable Disc Lock Trolley Speed Lock Cutting Head Nose Cone Extension...

Page 10: ...PG 1 800 543 6618 LATERAL Run out leads to THICKNESS VARIATION which results in BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION Run out DEFINED...

Page 11: ...over time As the vehicle moves down the road with the brakes relaxed the rotor will brush each pad once per revolution resulting in a thin spot on the rotor Since vehicle hubs often have lateral run...

Page 12: ...PG 12 800 543 6618 Lathe Overview 1 2 5 3 12 9 7 14 10 11 13 4 6 8...

Page 13: ...30V 50 60 Hz hp Motor 4 Draw Bar Knob 5 Adjustment Flange obscured 6 Feed Engagement Knob obscured 7 Disc Lock Lever 8 Automatic Shut off Switch 9 Automatic Shut off Cam 10 Cut Depth Adjustment Dials...

Page 14: ...PG 14 800 543 6618 Before you begin setting up check contents against the parts diagram enclosed in the lathe package If you are missing any parts call Pro Cut immediately SETTING UP A NEW LATHE...

Page 15: ...and rubber washer vertical post through the hole in the main lathe body Position the support arm so that the slot on the flat portion rests over the mounting lug on the bottom of the lathe body Place...

Page 16: ...s and suspend them out of the way of moving parts such as half shafts and CV joints using the yellow S hooks provided pn 37 034K Be sure to remove all wheels that may turn when the lathe is turned on...

Page 17: ...tip life is affected by variables such as rust or ridges In order to determine when to rotate tips monitor rotor finish If the rotor finish begins to look inconsistent or feels rough to the touch tips...

Page 18: ...adapter For most trucks and vans use the larger adapter 50 691 or the Asian European variant the 50 681 This fits 5 6 7 and 8 lug vehicles See the adapter guide on pages 72 73 of this manual or use t...

Page 19: ...Turn the draw bar knob to thread into the adapter securely connecting the lathe to the vehicle NOTE It is very important that the machine be mounted smoothly on the adapter without prying or forcing...

Page 20: ...s critical that you pull the tool holder plate back into the dovetail so that it is square as you tighten the securing screw You can use one hand to push the cutting head firmly back into the dovetail...

Page 21: ...ead or on a flat surface on the motor Whichever surface you choose it should be parallel to the rotor surface smooth and not curved Disengage the feed by pulling out the feed knob Pull the knob until...

Page 22: ...dial needle moves half of the sweep A little less than half is preferable Turn the lathe on and note the new runout The runout will be decreased unless you made your adjustment when the lathe was not...

Page 23: ...or there may even be a driveline part that has been damaged You will not be able to totally eliminate the runout if it is not an even once per revolution sweep Causes from lathe setup can include Loo...

Page 24: ...e rotor you may remove that as well by manually feeding the cutting head slowly over that ridge Be careful not to crank the cutting arms into the hat of the rotor Damage caused by advancing the cuttin...

Page 25: ...introduce a third type which has wide pads and a wider wire loop which will make this type function better on thicker rotors Once cut depth is set tool arms are locked down and silencer is secure you...

Page 26: ...ut Brake Spec Guide provided or other reliable certified source When you have finished your measurements be sure to clear the hub caliper bracket and speed sensors of any brake chips dust or debris Op...

Page 27: ...ut so be sure to loosen the forward lock lever and spread the tool arms before feeding the head towards the center of the rotor Measuring and adjusting for run out is exactly the same as in the uprigh...

Page 28: ...adjusted on the slide plate Be sure that the vehicle is in neutral Remove the wheel and caliper on both sides of the vehicle and stabilize the opposing rotor so it does not rock Be sure that the Emerg...

Page 29: ...hips or dirt wedged in the dovetail Check the electrical connections and cord for cuts in insulation or wear WEEKLY Lubricate the cut depth adjustment wedge threads with a thin coat of light machine o...

Page 30: ...oughness If your machine leaves a sub standard chattery or rough finish you need to find the problem The following pages are the common sources of poor surface finish and ways to remedy the problem NO...

Page 31: ...MAKE SURE THE CUTTING HEAD IS SNUG The chip deflector included with the lathe is a critical component The pressure of its pads provides a great deal of dampening that reduces the chance of vibration...

Page 32: ...ve set screws with 2mm allen wrench by freeing the 8mm lock nuts and loosening the allen set screw s and remove the 2 feed block screws with a 6 mm allen wrench Remove the 50 498 plate and gib complet...

Page 33: ...viced If lateral movement is rough or uneven due to damaged vehicle components these components must be re paired or replaced before rotors are match machined It is also important that the machine be...

Page 34: ...s 50 688 50 695 50 691 7 SMALL TRUCK LARGER CAR ADAPTER Fits many small trucks and SUV s as well as larger passenger cars STANDARD ADAPTER PACKAGES 5 1 2 TON TRUCK ADAPTER COMMON Fits most pickups and...

Page 35: ...ich may interfere with the 50 691 adapter 3 4 TON TRUCK ADAPTER COMMON Fits most 3 4 ton single wheel trucks front and rear DUAL WHEEL TRUCK ADAPTER Fits 1 ton Ford Dodge and Chevy trucks and vans wit...

Page 36: ...PG 36 800 543 6618 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM PFM 9 0 PFM 9 05 Parts Diagram...

Page 37: ...WWW PROCUTUSA COM PG 37 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM 50 235 CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY...

Page 38: ...PG 38 800 543 6618 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM 50 238 CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY...

Page 39: ...WWW PROCUTUSA COM PG 39 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM BEVEL GEAR BOX...

Page 40: ...PG 40 800 543 6618 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM 50 380 PRO CUT TROLLEY...

Page 41: ...WWW PROCUTUSA COM PG 41 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM 50 390 PRO CUT TROLLEY...

Page 42: ...PG 42 800 543 6618 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM 50 1730 PRO CUT SPINDLE GUARD...

Page 43: ...WWW PROCUTUSA COM PG 43 VBG640 PARTS DIAGRAM PART NO 50 1165...

Page 44: ...PG 5 800 543 6618 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DATE DRO READINGS HOURS TOTAL AVERAGE LAST 5 MONTH DAY YEAR NOTES...

Page 45: ...WWW PROCUTUSA COM PG 45 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DATE DRO READINGS HOURS TOTAL AVERAGE LAST 5 MONTH DAY YEAR NOTES...

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