The BRM GBD51212 Flex-Hone® is a professional-grade cylinder finishing tool designed for 5.00 inch to 5.50 inch bores, featuring 120-grit Silicon Carbide (120SC) abrasive. Engineered for precision surface conditioning, this Flex-Hone is ideal for deglazing cylinder walls, plateau honing, and preparing bores for new piston rings in both gasoline and diesel engines.
Unlike rigid honing stones, the Flex-Hone uses BRM’s patented flexible abrasive globule design, which conforms to the true geometry of the bore. This design maintains roundness while producing a consistent, oil-retaining crosshatch pattern essential for proper ring seating and reduced break-in time. The 120SC abrasive provides an optimal balance between surface refinement and light material removal, making it well suited for cast iron and steel cylinder liners commonly found in automotive, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, and performance engines.
The GBD51212 is trusted worldwide by engine builders, machine shops, and fleet maintenance professionals. It is designed for use with low-speed drills and should be used with appropriate honing oil to achieve consistent results and maximize tool life.
Key Features & Benefits
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Bore Range: 5.00" to 5.50" diameter
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Abrasive Type: 120-grit Silicon Carbide (120SC)
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Produces a uniform, controlled crosshatch finish
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Ideal for cylinder deglazing and plateau honing
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Flexible globule design conforms to bore geometry without taper or distortion
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Improves piston ring seating and oil retention
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Reduces engine break-in time
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Suitable for cast iron and steel cylinder walls
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Professional-grade BRM Flex-Hone® quality
Applications
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Engine cylinder deglazing and surface finishing
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Piston ring replacement and engine rebuilds
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Automotive, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, and performance engines
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Engine builders, machine shops, and fleet maintenance facilities
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The BRM GBD51212 Flex-Hone® is a professional-grade cylinder finishing tool designed for 5.00 inch to 5.50 inch bores, featuring 120-grit Silicon Carbide (120SC) abrasive. Engineered for precision surface conditioning, this Flex-Hone is ideal for deglazing cylinder walls, plateau honing, and preparing bores for new piston rings in both gasoline and diesel engines.
Unlike rigid honing stones, the Flex-Hone uses BRM’s patented flexible abrasive globule design, which conforms to the true geometry of the bore. This design maintains roundness while producing a consistent, oil-retaining crosshatch pattern essential for proper ring seating and reduced break-in time. The 120SC abrasive provides an optimal balance between surface refinement and light material removal, making it well suited for cast iron and steel cylinder liners commonly found in automotive, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, and performance engines.
The GBD51212 is trusted worldwide by engine builders, machine shops, and fleet maintenance professionals. It is designed for use with low-speed drills and should be used with appropriate honing oil to achieve consistent results and maximize tool life.
Key Features & Benefits
-
Bore Range: 5.00" to 5.50" diameter
-
Abrasive Type: 120-grit Silicon Carbide (120SC)
-
Produces a uniform, controlled crosshatch finish
-
Ideal for cylinder deglazing and plateau honing
-
Flexible globule design conforms to bore geometry without taper or distortion
-
Improves piston ring seating and oil retention
-
Reduces engine break-in time
-
Suitable for cast iron and steel cylinder walls
-
Professional-grade BRM Flex-Hone® quality
Applications
-
Engine cylinder deglazing and surface finishing
-
Piston ring replacement and engine rebuilds
-
Automotive, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, and performance engines
-
Engine builders, machine shops, and fleet maintenance facilities
