Brake Lathe Care and Feeding: Breaking the Cycle of Neglecting Machining Rotors Fresno CA
Cleaning should be done with a brush. Avoid compressed air as it may embed metal particles where you least want them, like into lathe bearings, or worse yet, your eyes! Furthermore, compressed air cleaning increases the potential for airborne brake dust.
Triple A Automotive
(559) 321-7103
906 Barstow
Clovis, CA
Triple A Automotive
(559) 321-7103
906 Barstow
Clovis, CA 93612
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Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Memberships and Certifications
Certifications : ASE, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence
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Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Oil Change, Tow
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Blackstone Brake & Auto Repair
(559) 264-7863
1558 N Effie Street%2C %23 102
Fresno, CA
Blackstone Brake & Auto Repair
(559) 264-7863
1558 N Effie Street%2C %23 102
Fresno, CA 93703
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Emissions Testing & Repair, Auto Engine Rebuilding, Brakes Service & Repair
Brownie Muffler Service
(559) 237-2081
3316 E Ventura Avenue
Fresno, CA
Brownie Muffler Service
(559) 237-2081
3316 E Ventura Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair
D & R Automotive of Fresno Inc
(559) 266-6060
901 M Street
Fresno, CA
D & R Automotive of Fresno Inc
(559) 266-6060
901 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 221-1438
4140 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA
(559) 221-1438
4140 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Wheels & Tires Service & Repair
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash, 90 Days Same-As Cash OAC
Belmont Tire & Automotive
(559) 485-8970
1449 E Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA
Belmont Tire & Automotive
(559) 485-8970
1449 E Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93701
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Auto Transmissions
Hours
7 Days A Week Daily Everyday
Cars
(559) 485-7296
2229 E McKinley Avenue
Fresno, CA
Cars
(559) 485-7296
2229 E McKinley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703
Services
Air Conditioning Service & Repair, Auto Service & Repair, Auto Electrical Systems Service & Repair, Auto Oil & Lube, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair
A & J Auto Repair
(559) 222-3912
4323 N Blackstone Avenue %23 B
Fresno, CA
A & J Auto Repair
(559) 222-3912
4323 N Blackstone Avenue %23 B
Fresno, CA 93726
Services
Auto Air Conditioning & Heating Service & Repair, Auto Service & Repair, Auto Emissions Testing & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair
Rick's Tire & Service
(559) 485-7970, 001-2004
1501 Fulton Street
Fresno, CA
Rick's Tire & Service
(559) 485-7970, 001-2004
1501 Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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Blue Seal Certified
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 237-9383
2530 N Weber Avenue
Fresno, CA
(559) 237-9383
2530 N Weber Avenue
Fresno, CA 93705
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash
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How often do you use your brake lathe? Once a month? Once a week? Once a day? If you're like most undercar shops, your brake lathe is humming along for at least several hours per day, every day. Even a one-man shop will find a brake lathe to be an indispensable piece of undercar equipment. How often does your lathe let you down? Chances are, rarely. The point is, quality brake lathes routinely give years, even decades of accurate, trouble-free service. Of course, proper maintenance of your brake lathe, just like scheduled vehicle maintenance, will extend the life of your equipment. Furthermore, a well-maintained lathe will ensure an accurate cut and the correct surface finish on each rotor that you machine. No one wants a comeback, particularly when a brake noise or vibration could have been prevented in the first place with a correctly finished rotor. KNOW YOUR LATHE
What is brake lathe maintenance? Just as we diplomatically point out to our customers that the maintenance requirements are in the back of the vehicle owner's manual, you might try looking in your lathe operator's manual for recommended service procedures. You know, that booklet that came with the lathe when you bought it? Yeah, the one that you probably haven't seen since you opened the crate that the lathe came in. The same one that you most likely couldn't find today even if you had a winning lottery ticket hidden inside of it! OK, I confess. I couldn't find mine either when I recently needed to ... |
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