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RTI BRC40 Caliper Mount On-The-Car Brake Lathe

The most advanced caliper-mount on-car brake lathe available!

The BRC40 is designed to provide "total alignment" that even exceeds OEM specs!

Features & Beneftis

  • Fast, easy set-up - convenient lathe mounting and easy adjustment of mobile telescoping drive motor stand.
  • No dial indicator compensation required (automatically eliminates run-out).
  • Patented Auto In-feed Stop - unattended automatic cutting in both directions.
  • Patented Variable In/Out Feed and Speed - rough.
  • Positive rake cutting bits provide good performance even on hard rotors.
  • Hi-Torque motor drives 4WD vehicle rotors.
  • Safe operation - 12 / 13 Volt DC lathe head feed motor. Hand wheel disengages in auto feed mode. Fully enclosed gear drive - no exposed belts. Emergency safety stop on drive motor.
  • Reliable and durable for long life - Fully enclosed feed screw & slideways, no excess wear from chips. Fully adjustable slideways.
  • Synchronized Speed/Feed
  • Multi-Directional
  • Automatic Precision!
  • Fits majority of all cars with very few adapters!
  • Approved by over twenty large automobile maunfacturers and service chains worldwide!

The RTI BRC40 is caliper-mounted, ensuring that the machined disc surface will be virtually parallel to the disc brake pad plane. This and the micro-finish created by the variable feed and speed, guarantees the maximum contact of brake pad to disc surface area possible. Runout, thickness variation, pedal pulsation, and adverse steering symptoms are eliminated. Brake performance is enhanced and comebacks are eliminated. No other lathe at any price offers so much precision!

A major advantage of the BRC40 over other units is fast setup and simple operation. In terms of productivity and revenue per minute, this lathe has no equal. It can be set up in minutes and can be operated by any technician with average skills and average experience with normal auto shop tools. Any technician who can change pads is capable of producing high quality results with the BRC40. Simply choose and insert the listed adapter, install twin cylinder clamps, set feed and speed and go!

The BRC40 is fully capable of handling preloaded front wheel bearing applications, as well as many rear rotors. The BRC40 is more flexible and is able to service more rear applications because of the ability of its Mini Lathe to fit in tighter access rear wheel wells.


Standard Accessories

QTY Description QTY Description
1 Handle 2 Hollow Adapter (48mm lg.)
2 Twin Cylinder Clamp (80 mm) 2 Bolt (8mm) (70mm lg.)
1 Silencer Band 2 Bolt (10mm) (70mm lg.)
1 Hex Key Wrench (6mm) 2 Threaded Adapter #3
1 Hex Key Wrench (8 mm) 2 Threaded Adapter #5
6 Mounting Spacer 2 Threaded Adapter #9
2 Threaded Bar 2 Threaded Adapter #44
2 S-Hook 2 Threaded Adapter #48
1 Power Cable 2 Threaded Adapter #60
1 Carrying Case    

Technical Specifications

Lathe Weight 16.4 lbs. (7.4 kg)
Lathe Length 8.5" (22cm)
Max Disc Capacity Diameter No Practical Limit
Max Disc Capacity Stroke 3.35" (85 mm)
Max Disc Capacity Thickness 1.57" (40 mm)
Cut Adjustment .002" (0.05 mm) per division
Variable Feed Rate .002" to .009" per rotor revolution
Feed Motor 12 Volt D.C.
Cutting Tips Positive rake carbide with 3 edges
Stand & Geared Motor Weight 56 lbs. (25 kg)
Stand & Geared Motor Height 16" to 48" (41 cm-122 cm)
Hub Drive Speed 60 RPM or 120 RPM
Hub Drive Motor .5 HP
Electrical 115V, 60Hz (USA) 220-240V, 50-60Hz (Export)
U.S. Patents 5,499,563; 5,549,023



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