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Bear Style Cutting Bits for Bear Brake Lathes Negative Rake 4 Pa - Shark

Part #: 383-4

The Shark 383-4 Bear Style Cutting Bits are specifically engineered for precise and efficient brake rotor and drum resurfacing on compatible Bear brake lathes. This 4-pack of negative rake carbide bits provides professional automotive and industrial technicians with durable, high-performance tools designed to deliver consistent surface finishes and reliable tool life during demanding brake service operations.

Key Features

  • Negative Rake Geometry: Designed to minimize chatter and vibration when machining cast iron rotors and drums, promoting a clean, uniform finish and helping to reduce the likelihood of comebacks.
  • High-Grade Carbide Construction: Manufactured for extended durability, these bits maintain cutting edge integrity and resist premature wear, even when processing hard or heat-checked braking surfaces.
  • Engineered for Bear Brake Lathes: Directly replaces Bear-style cutting bits, ensuring proper fitment, accurate setup, and consistent, repeatable results on compatible Bear rotor and drum lathes.
  • Consistent Surface Finish: Facilitates optimal pad and shoe bedding on resurfaced components, which is essential for helping restore braking performance to OEM specifications when used with appropriate machining practices.
  • Cost-Efficient 4-Pack: Offers multiple replacement cutting tools to support high-volume brake service and helps minimize downtime associated with worn or damaged tools.

Applications

Shark 383-4 negative rake Bear style cutting bits are suited for a range of professional applications, including:

  • Resurfacing passenger car and light truck brake rotors to correct runout, thickness variation, and scoring.
  • Machining brake drums to restore concentricity and proper contact surfaces for brake shoes.
  • General brake service operations in professional repair shops, dealership service departments, and fleet maintenance facilities utilizing Bear brake lathes.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 13 June, 2013.