25 Oct 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

Even out discs

Winter conditions can take its toll on brakes, causing corrosion, uneven disc surfaces or some run-out which results in brake judder. Workshops would traditionally offer to change just the brake pads or change both pads and discs but Pro-Cut points out a third option which provides a cheaper and better service to the customer – brake disc skimming. The Pro-Cut brake lathe should be used when only the pads need changing as a light skim is said to return worn discs to their as-new condition within minutes. No bedding-in in needed, there will be no squeals or disc corrosion and the components will last longer as the two perfectly flat surfaces won’t overheat.