Dimensions turn red when attempting to cut rotor below manufacturers specification.
Hunter AutoComp Elite® On-Car Brake Lathe
Fast brake service turns profit for your business
50%
More Power
1.5hp motor allows lathe to cut
rotors twice as fast as other lathes
12
Seconds or less
Average compensation time
ACT
Anti-Chatter Technology
Stop chatter before it starts
Hunter AutoComp Elite®
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Power
1.5-hp motor
provides class leading speed and torque, avoiding the need to drop driveshafts
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High Speed
Up to 150 rpm
Allows you to cut approximately twice as fast as other lathes
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Variable speed
Avoid locking differential speeds
on trucks and performance vehicles
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Reverse Rotation
Cut more rotors
on high-drag vehicles
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Anti-Chatter Technology
ACT
Oscillates machining speed to prevent the buildup of vibration
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Automatic Compensation
Directly determines copmensation
and eliminates 'wandering'
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Touchscreen
Intuitive interface
simplifies operation & "on-the-job" training with built-in training videos
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Quick
Adapter look-up
find requirements and vehicle lug nut torque specs with the built-in database
Featured Videos
The AutoComp Elite® at Laura Ford
Laura Ford in Sullivan, MO uses Hunter's AutoComp Elite® On-Car Brake Lathe to help service a wide variety of vehicles at their dealership. They've tried other on-car lathes in the past, but chose the ACE Lathe for easier setup, faster automatic compensation, faster cutting, and its superior surface finish.
AutoComp Elite™ Automatic Compensation Brake Lathe
The AutoComp Elite® brake lathe features automatic compensation technology. The patent pending automatic compensation system directly determines the position of the internal plates to maximize speed and accuracy without operator intervention. The result is the fastest, highest quality brake job possible.
How ACT Works
An in-depth explination on how Hunter Engineering’s Anti-Chatter Technology (ACT) works on Hunter's BL Series Bench Lathe and the on-car lathe, AutoComp Elite®. This technology provides better brake rotor surface finish while also allowing the lathe to cut much faster.
The Benefits of On-Car Brake Lathes
This video explores the causes of vehicle brake shudder and explains why resurfacing rotors on the vehicle provides a better, longer lasting brake job.
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AutoComp Elite
Choose the best option for your shop!
AutoComp Elite
BaseIncludes: Anti-Chatter Technology ACT, 2X faster cuts, 50% more power, variable speed, reverse operation and more.
AutoComp Elite
StandardIncludes: Base model features PLUS tablet interface, Vehicle spec database, BitMinder, Language support, training videos.
AutoComp Elite
Digi-CalIncludes: Standard model features PLUS Digi-Cal rotor measurement system which compares rotor thickness to vehicle specifications.
Anti-Chatter Technology
Stop chatter before it starts with Anti-Chatter Technology
Anti-Chatter Technology varies the spindle speed to keep chatter-inducing vibration from starting, resulting in a smooth finish.
When machining at a fixed-speed, chatter can start almost immediately. Once that happens, it is already too late; the surface has been ruined.
ACT eliminates the need for hazardous bands, clips or silencer belts needed to control vibration.
Want to see Anti-Chatter Technology in person?
Better brake service starts with
Increased speed and accuracy
Hunter's AutoComp Elite® on-car brake lathe compensates in under 12 seconds, on average, using direct compensation. Other methods may take up two minutes using wandering compensation.
Automatic Compensation enhances speed and accuracy by calculating the exact position of the compensation plates to eliminate guess work. Direct compensation exceeds the most stringent OE requirements and can make as many as 5 adjustments in a single revolution.
Superior performance features
Easily service difficult vehicles
Service rotors in half the time
The Variable-Speed Drive System allows technicians to resurface rotors at the fastest possible speed without sacrificing quality. Variable speed also means the ACE lathe can avoid locking differentials on trucks and performance vehicles.
Don't remove drive train components
Cut rotors on vehicles that have high driveline drag with reverse rotation and an industry leading 1.5-hp motor, making trucks and performance vehicles easy tasks. Helping you avoid adding time to the job and the risk of removing drive train components!
Digi-Cal measurement
Instantly measure drum or rotor dimensions and depth of cut
Measuring system is located in housing on the end of the cutter shaft.
Bright LED light puts light where you need it - on the backside of the rotor.
Does not lose calibration when turned off or stored.
Easy viewing with Digi-Cal screen
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Convenient controls
Control lathe operation via the on-board control panel or tablet interface
Versatile control
Controls are always upright and easy to read on both sides
Bit Minder
Track cutting bit usage to ensure cut quality and minimize expense
Precision machining
Unique, stepped cutting pattern prevents radial "push-out" effect
Adaptor lookup
Database presents adaptor requirements as needed & vehicle lug nut torque included
Still have questions?
We've rounded up some additional considerations for your brake lathe research
OEM approvals
Approved & recommended by multiple OEM partners
Customer stories
Testimonial
Brakes Plus
Denver, COOnce I put this lathe into service in a store, the technicians are more likely to use the AutoComp Elite® vs. ‘Brand X’ as they have so much more confidence in what the finished product will be.
Tim Smith - Equipment Manager/Store Inspector, Brakes Plus
Testimonial
BMW of Freehold
Freehold, NJI can’t stress enough the time-savings that we are seeing with this machine. It takes about half as much time to learn and with a team of 25 technicians, I need an on-car brake lathe that is easy to learn and operate.
Craig Forman - Shop Foreman, BMW of Freehold
Are you ready to turn more profits with the AutoComp Elite®?
Contact your local Hunter distributor for a free quote.
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Accessories
Extended Twin Cutter Tool
20-3092-1
Expands the diameter and offset capacity to service larger rotors found on medium-duty vehicles
Allows servicing of rear rotors with integral parking brakes commonly found in late model trucks
Combo Kit (Ford, GM, Ram)
20-3201-1
*This kit requires a separate purchase of the extended twin cutter: 20-3092-1
2500/3500 Trucks
20-3461-1
*This kit requires a separate purchase of the extended twin cutter: 20-3092-1
Ford Adaptors
20-3202-1
*This kit requires a separate purchase of the extended twin cutter: 20-3092-1
GM Adaptors
20-3203-1
*This kit requires a separate purchase of the extended twin cutter: 20-3092-1
Ram Adaptors
20-3204-1
*This kit requires a separate purchase of the extended twin cutter: 20-3092-1
Specifications
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