Brake Drums Lathe T8360 and T8370
The T8360 and T8370 are boring lathes for reconditioning the brake drums and brake shoes of medium and large vehicles. The drum is mounted on the machine and skimmed back to a true round bore, which restores braking contact without replacing the drum. T8360 handles processing diameters from 180 mm to 600 mm and T8370 f...
What This Machine Does
The T8360 and T8370 are boring lathes for reconditioning the brake drums and brake shoes of medium and large vehicles. The drum is mounted on the machine and skimmed back to a true round bore, which restores braking contact without replacing the drum. T8360 handles processing diameters from 180 mm to 600 mm and T8370 from 350 mm to 650 mm, so between them they cover truck bus and trailer drums. The machines ship with universal hub heads coupling plates and locating plates so the drum can be positioned against its retaining ledge, and a drum can also be bored on its own hub head where that gives better running truth. Machine weights of 800 kg 900 kg and 1000 kg and footprints in the 1415 to 1650 mm range mean the lathe sits as a fixed station in a brake shop rather than as a portable tool. Packing is in a wooden case with Shanghai as the standard port of loading.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Restores worn and scored brake drums instead of scrapping them which is the whole economics of the machine
- Boring to a true round bore recovers full shoe contact and removes brake judder
- T8360 at 180 to 600 mm and T8370 at 350 to 650 mm cover medium through heavy vehicle drums
- Universal hub heads coupling plates and locating plates come as accessories so most drums mount without special fixtures
- Drums can also be bored on their own hub head where the hub is the true running reference
- Machines the brake shoe as well as the drum so the pair is matched after the repair
- Wooden case packing and Shanghai loading keep export handling straightforward
Where Brake Drums Lathe T8360 and T8370 Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Scored and out of round drums cause brake judder and uneven lining wear
- Replacement drums for older and heavy vehicles are expensive and often not in stock
- Hand refacing cannot hold a round bore so the new linings bed unevenly
- Unmatched drums and shoes give partial contact and long stopping distances
- Drums that cannot be located against a retaining ledge run out and are bored off centre
Who It Is For
- Truck bus and trailer fleet maintenance workshops
- Brake and driveline specialist repair shops
- Vehicle rebuilding and remanufacturing plants
- Distributors supplying automotive service equipment
Application Scenarios
- Reconditioning truck and bus brake drums in a fleet workshop
- Skimming trailer and agricultural drums scored by worn linings
- Matching newly relined brake shoes to the bored drum diameter
- Brake service shops offering drum refacing as a paid service
- Overhauling drums on heavy equipment where replacement drums are slow to source
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Brake drum boring lathe for medium and large vehicles
- Processing diameter 180 to 600 mm on T8360
- Processing diameter 350 to 650 mm on T8370
- Universal hub heads supplied as accessories
- Coupling plates and locating plates for drum positioning
- Drum can be bored located on its own hub head
- Machines brake shoes as well as drums
- Machine weights of 800 900 and 1000 kg for a stable fixed station
Specifications
| Machine type | Brake drum and brake shoe boring lathe |
|---|---|
| Models | T8360 / T8370 |
| Range of processing diameter | 180-600 mm (T8360) / 350-650 mm (T8370) |
| Vehicle range | Medium and large vehicles |
| Workpiece mounting | Universal hub heads coupling plates and locating plates |
| Machine weight | 800 kg / 900 kg / 1000 kg depending on configuration |
| Overall dimension range | 1415 mm / 1460 mm / 1630 mm / 1650 mm |
| Packing | Wooden case |
| Port of loading | Shanghai |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Boring
- Turning
- Brake drum refacing
- Brake shoe machining
Quality Control
- Spindle run-out checked before the machine is released from assembly
- Hub heads coupling plates and locating plates checked for fit against the spindle
- Test cut taken on a sample drum and the bore checked for roundness
- Machine run in under power and noise and vibration checked
- Packing and case marking verified against the shipping documents
Customisation Options
- T8360 or T8370 chosen by the largest drum diameter you service up to 600 mm or 650 mm
- Hub head coupling plate and locating plate sets specified for your vehicle makes
- Supply voltage and frequency set for your market
- Tooling and spare cutting tips supplied with the machine
- Operating language and manual prepared for your workshop
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| Brake drum and disc lathe C9335 / C9365 | The C series covers cars through to medium heavy trucks and also turns brake discs; T8360 and T8370 are dedicated drum and shoe machines for medium and large vehicles |
|---|---|
| Replacing the drum | A new heavy vehicle drum is expensive and often out of stock; boring the existing drum back to round returns it to service the same day where wall thickness allows |
| Hand grinding or filing the drum | Hand work cannot hold a concentric bore so the shoes contact unevenly; the lathe cuts the bore round about the mounting reference |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Select the hub head coupling plate or locating plate that suits the drum
Step 2
Mount the drum against its retaining ledge or on its own hub head whichever runs truer
Step 3
Check run-out before cutting and correct the mounting if the drum wobbles
Step 4
Set a light first pass to clean up the scored area rather than cutting to depth at once
Step 5
Bore the drum to a uniform diameter and check the wall thickness against the vehicle limit
Step 6
Machine the brake shoes to match the new drum diameter
Step 7
Clean the bore and protect the machined surface before refitting
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Questions About Brake Drums Lathe T8360 and T8370
What is the difference between T8360 and T8370?
Diameter range. T8360 takes drums from 180 mm to 600 mm and T8370 from 350 mm to 650 mm. Send us the smallest and largest drum you service and we will confirm which model covers them.
Can it machine brake shoes as well as drums?
Yes. The machine is intended for boring the brake drum and machining the brake piece so the shoe can be matched to the drum in the same setup sequence.
What accessories are included for mounting the drum?
Universal hub heads coupling plates and locating plates are supplied so the drum can be positioned against its retaining ledge or bored on its own hub head.
How much does the machine weigh for shipping?
Machine weights are in the 800 to 1000 kg range depending on configuration. We confirm net and gross weight with the case dimensions on the proforma invoice.
How is it packed and where does it ship from?
The lathe is packed in a wooden case and loaded at Shanghai. We can quote FOB CFR or CIF to your port.
What supply voltage will the machine be built for?
Tell us the voltage and frequency in your market and we will confirm the electrical build before production.
What are your trade and payment terms?
We quote FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T with the order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
Request a Quote on the Brake Drums Lathe T8360 and T8370
Send us the work you need it to do, the voltage on your site and the port you ship to. We will come back with the model, the tooling and the lead time.