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A runout measurement and control system including an accelerometer comprising a unit that is positioned on the lathe housing and configured to measure the rotational acceleration of the lathe body during a lateral runout correction sequence. The runout measurement and control system further includes

A runout measurement and control system including an accelerometer comprising a unit that is positioned on the lathe housing and configured to measure the rotational acceleration of the lathe body during a lateral runout correction sequence. The runout measurement and control system further includes a control circuit comprising a microprocessor that analyzes the accelerometer data to provide a corrective signal that is transmitted to an automated alignment device.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] In an on-car disc brake lathe system for resurfacing a brake disc of a vehicle brake assembly, the brake lathe comprising a lathe body with a driving motor having a drive axis and a cutting head operably secured to the body, an alignment measurement and control system compri

[ What is claimed:] [1.] In an on-car disc brake lathe system for resurfacing a brake disc of a vehicle brake assembly, the brake lathe comprising a lathe body with a driving motor having a drive axis and a cutting head operably secured to the body, an alignment measurement and control system comprising:a sensor for operably securing to a component of a disc brake lathe, said sensor producing a signal that reflects a rate of angular change between the cutting head and a vehicle including the vehicle brake assembly.