10" Brake Cylinder Flex-Hone 120SC Grit Heavy Duty Tool - Brush Research

The Brush Research GBD100012 Flex-Hone is a professional-grade 10-inch tool designed for precision bore finishing in heavy-duty brake cylinders. Engineered for demanding automotive and industrial applications, this tool utilizes a 120SC grit abrasive to achieve an optimal surface finish, critical for effective brake system operation and component longevity. It provides professional technicians and mechanics with a reliable solution for critical brake system reconditioning.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty GBD Series Construction: Built for rigorous use in professional workshop environments, ensuring long-term durability and consistent performance.
• Optimal Bore Conditioning: The 120SC grit silicon carbide abrasive efficiently removes material and creates an ideal plateau finish, essential for proper seal seating and reduced wear.
• Durable and Balanced Design: Features an aluminum sleeve over a lightweight wood core, offering a robust tool that remains manageable for extended use.
• Secure Power Tool Attachment: Equipped with a 34-inch overall length (OAL) steel hex drive shaft for reliable and secure connection to standard power drills.
• Precision Sizing: Specifically engineered for 10-inch (254mm) diameter brake cylinders, ensuring an accurate fit and optimal honing action.

Applications

This heavy-duty Flex-Hone is ideal for reconditioning brake cylinders across a variety of demanding applications. It facilitates a consistent cross-hatch pattern, which is necessary for proper seal performance and extends the service life of brake system components.

• Reconditioning hydraulic brake cylinders found in heavy-duty trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles.
• Surface finishing industrial braking systems to maintain operational efficiency and safety.
• Preparing cylinder bores for new piston rings and seals, ensuring optimal seating, pressure retention, and reduced break-in time.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Brush Research
• Model Number: GBD100012
• Tool Diameter: 10" (254mm)
• Abrasive Grit: 120SC (Silicon Carbide)
• Drive Shaft: 34" OAL Steel Hex
• Construction: Aluminum sleeve over lightweight wood core