How do you read a camber gauge caster?

To Measure Camber:

1. Turn the wheels so they point straight ahead.
2. Attach the caster/camber gauge to the spindle or hub.
3. Rotate the gauge so the bubble in the small vial closest to you is centered.
4. Camber is shown on the two outer vials. The left vial reads positive (+). The right vial reads negative (-).

Does toe affect caster?

Caster does not affect toe, but dollars to dougnuts say that when you adjsut the caster you’ll change the camber too.

Does camber adjust toe?

Yes, camber change will change toe. If you go with more negative camber, your toe-in will increase. More positive camber will increase toe-out.

How do you zero a camber gauge?

Place the magnetic face of the gauge onto the vertical face of the spirit level and adjust the gauge thumbscrew until the gauge bubble is centred on the 0° mark. b. Use a known true vertical surface to place the gauge against and adjust the bubble to zero.

Can I check camber with a level?

To check camber, make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground. If not, factor the ground slope into the camber reading. Then place a straight edge across the wheel (use the inner lip if the outer is nicked or uneven) and use an angle finder to reveal camber.

What do I adjust first camber or toe?

We learned that every time you adjust the toe (without turn plates), you must push the car backward and then forward roughly 10 feet. This loads the front tires to produce the most accurate readings. Toe is always set last because adjusting camber or caster moves the control arms, and that changes the toe.

How much does it cost to adjust camber?

You should expect this to cost between $150 – $200 at most mechanics. However, like most auto repair, this is not a hard and fast rule. A mechanic might charge more for particularly complicated cars or ones which require specialized equipment.

What do camber and caster guages stand for?

HomeCamber-Caster Guages – Wheel Alignment Tools. Camber and caster are two of the three common wheel alignment terms (with toe being the third). Camber is the angle of “tilt” of the wheels and tires when viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle. When the top of a wheel is tilted inward towards the vehicle it has negative camber.

Can a camber and caster be used for toe alignment?

This functionality is also available in our 2-Wheel Alignment Tool, which, along with camber and caster, can also measure toe. This product uses the same wheel attachment parts as are used on professional alignment racks. These offer several advantages over components our competitors use.

Can a camber gauge attach to a wheel?

Hold the gauge to the wheel and the camber value is instantly displayed on the digital readout. While it can not attach to the wheel like our hands-free model, its low profile shape makes it easy to stick in a tool chest drawer. The plastic ends on the contact points protect your wheels from nicks and scratches.

How does caster affect the camber of a wheel?

A simplified way to think of it is the angle of the ball joints. Caster affects a vehicles resistance to turning, and changes the amount of camber gain a wheel has when turned. Caster must be measured dynamically, meaning the wheels must be turned certain angles to find the camber change, which is then used to calculate caster.