MAD-Disk Aligner 2002

Caliper mount
assures correct
alignment

Compact, light
weight and
easy to use

Only two USMs
are required to
cover 99% of the
brake market

Today's automobile manufacturers are equipping new cars and light trucks with either two-wheel or four-wheel disc brakes. These systems provide improved vehicle deceleration, weight reduction, simpler inspection and maintenance. All car manufacturers are also paying ever-increasing attention to safety, cost of maintenance and comfort, which dictates that correct service of the brake system is essential.

Friction between the disc pad and disc generates heat and wear. Optimum brake deceleration can only be achieved if both components are flat and parallel. If one of the components is replaced , the other must be corrected in order to provide correct brake performance. Braking efficiency can be reduced by as much as 20%, when only pads are serviced leaving the disc glazed and not flat or parallel.

Because of constant refinements in manufacturing tolerances, quality awareness, as well as advances in steering and suspension technology, the driver notices even minor defects in the disc brake system. Vibrations in the steering wheel or brake pedal are felt immediately and brake noise is also audible. There are three directly attributable causes:

Run-out is the oscillation of the brake disc . This may be caused by tolerance in the brake disc or hub or by the distortion of these parts by shock loads. The oscillation of the brake disc can be felt in the steering wheel. The brake disc and pads are not in line. (Parallel)

Disc Thickness Variation (DTV) is the difference in the thickness of the rotor, measured at various points around its circumference. This is caused by differences in material structure, run-out and changes in brake conditions, such as ambient temperature and load rates. DTV can clearly be felt in the brake pedal in the manner of a pulse. Roughness of the disc surface leads to high or low frequency vibration of the brake components. The differences in surface structure do not not conform to the manufacturer's specifications and will result in excessive brake noise.

Most car manufacturers agree, that the only correct method to eliminate brake problems is to realign the brake disc on the car. They also agree that it is vital to use the caliper mounting point as the alignment reference. This assures that only now you achieve parallel surfaces once again.

 

The Results

 

Correct alignment achieved, all of the brake problems are solved in one step, requiring an average of only 20 minutes for each rotor, which includes the removal and reinstallation of the tire and wheel assembly. Once again the original brake performance is restored .

The MAD DA2002complies with the strictest specifications for shop equipment. Manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 standard, all 2002s also carry the CE quality mark. Use of only the highest quality components result in a highly superior product covered by a full one-year warranty on both material and workmanship .

MAD works closely with the OEMs and stays up on all changes and new product releases. MAD's research division designs and tests adapters for all new models as they come to market.

MAD provides in detail all of the latest up-date specifications on mounting procedures and hardware on the web site www.mad-tooling.com. Clear and concise explanations with illustrations are available for all customers.

2 Patented USMs (Universal Slide Mounts) will cover over 99% of your automotive and light truck applications. This means, no looking for special adapters, or struggling with complicated adjustments to locate the lathe at the correct operating position .