5/8" Brake Cylinder Flex Hone - Brush Research

The Brush Research BC5/8 5/8" Brake Cylinder Flex Hone is a professional-grade abrasive tool engineered for precision surface finishing and deglazing of brake cylinders and other small bore applications. This 180-grit silicon carbide flex hone delivers a superior plateau finish, crucial for optimal seal performance and extended component life in automotive and industrial settings.

Key Features

• Advanced Plateau Honing: Creates a consistent, non-directional crosshatch pattern that optimizes oil retention and reduces friction, significantly enhancing the longevity and performance of seals and components.
• Self-Centering Design: The resilient, flexible construction with abrasive globules on nylon filaments ensures the tool is self-centering, self-aligning to the bore, and self-compensating for wear, simplifying operation and delivering uniform results.
• 180 Grit Silicon Carbide: Ideal for deglazing and surface conditioning of mild steel, stainless steel, and cast iron, producing an optimal Ra finish range for brake cylinders.
• Removes Imperfections: Effectively eliminates cut, torn, and folded metal, along with other surface imperfections, leaving a clean, undisturbed base metal structure.
• Ease of Use: Designed for use with standard handheld drills or production machinery, requiring no specialized training or elaborate setups.

Applications

This 5/8" Brake Cylinder Flex Hone is indispensable for professional technicians and mechanics performing critical automotive and industrial maintenance. It is commonly used for reconditioning brake master cylinders, wheel cylinders, and clutch master cylinders, where achieving a precise surface finish is paramount for proper sealing and hydraulic function. Beyond automotive applications, its capabilities extend to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, as well as general industrial components requiring meticulous bore finishing and cross-hole deburring.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Brush Research
• Model Number: BC5/8
• Product Name: 5/8" Brake Cylinder Flex Hone
• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Grit Size: 180
• Bore Diameter: 5/8 inch (nominal)