Drilled and slotted rotors can be very costly to replace, and many vehicle owners are unaware that repairing them is a practical option. By using a Pro-Cut^™ brake lathe to repair and not replace these types of rotors, shops will see an increase in both customer satisfaction and the bottom line. They are available in Canada.

“There is great value for shop owners and their customers when repairing, and not replacing, drilled and slotted rotors. These high-performance rotors are expensive and many customers are unaware that they can be machined for longer life,” said Jeff Hastings, President of Pro-Cut. “By investing in a Pro-Cut brake lathe, shops can perform these brake jobs efficiently; more than cover the margin lost from not selling new rotors by charging a nominal machining fee and present lower brake service quotes that will surely improve close rates and customer retention.”

An informative video hosted by Joe Giaconte, Vice President of Service and Training for Pro-Cut, gives step-by-step instructions on how to match machine cross drilled and or slotted rotors. In the video, Giaconte describes the proper setup for repairing drilled and or slotted rotors and how to set up the Pro-Cut lathe for proper performance. In addition, the Pro-Cut service bulletin No. 9 offers detailed instructions on how to repair drilled and slotted rotors.

Pro-Cut offers several brake lathe options for repairing drilled and slotted rotors including the only cordless rotor matching system, the award winning Pro-Cut X19. In addition, the Pro-Cut X1 is the ideal solution for shops that perform heavy-duty brake service while the X15 rotor matching system was Pro-Cut’s first foray into DC motors which opened the door to smoother operation and superior surface finishes. Another option is the Pro-Cut B17 Super Bench combination lathe which allows users to switch from resurfacing brake discs to drums in seconds with the P² quick change cutting head.