Pro-Cut Launches Upgraded X1 HD On-Truck Brake Lathe

The updated machine resurfaces rotors without removal from the hub, with upgraded cutting arms and tips.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Car Maintenance

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Pro-Cut, a Snap-on brand based in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, released the latest generation of its X1 HD on-truck brake lathe with upgraded cutting arms and tips. The machine resurfaces brake rotors while they remain on the vehicle.

Why it matters

Shops can avoid lifting hub and rotor assemblies that weigh more than 100 pounds, and can restore brake performance without the expense of replacement components.

The X1 HD uses a 48-volt DC variable-speed motor and a 190 mm (7.5-inch) feed screw, with separate speed and feed controls. Its low-range gearbox and adjustable tool arms support on-vehicle machining.

The players

Pro-Cut

Pro-Cut is a brake lathe manufacturer based in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and a Snap-on brand.

The details

The X1 HD resurfaces rotors without removing them from the hub, using a low-range gearbox, adjustable tool arms, and separate speed and feed controls. The machine is the latest generation in Pro-Cut's line, with upgraded cutting arms and tips.

Nov. 4, 2026: Pro-Cut issued the release announcing the upgraded X1 HD lathe.

Roadmap

On-vehicle brake lathes like the X1 HD offer an alternative to traditional off-vehicle machining, which requires removing hub and rotor assemblies that can weigh more than 100 pounds. The approach targets shops seeking to reduce labor and lifting demands in brake service.

Independent and dealer service shops may be able to resurface rotors on the vehicle, avoiding the labor of lifting heavy hub assemblies. Customers may benefit from brake repairs that restore performance without replacing rotors.

The takeaway

On-vehicle rotor machining can reduce shop labor and lifting demands while preserving brake performance. Service providers evaluating brake equipment may compare such tools against their current off-vehicle setups.