Can someone post a link to what flaring tool I need for new brake lines please? Is it called double flaring?
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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Brake line flaring tool
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
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nils Fahrvergnugen
971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
I have never found a decent tool to do the ''bubble flare'', so can't really help except to tell you it's not a double flare
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
There are a few types of double flaring tools. Cheap tools usually are prone to creating poor flares that are off centre or uneven. We use a Hand lever type with dial in dies. Great for doing flares on the bench with the tool in the vice. There are portable types that can be used on the car based on screw dies or hammer dies. The best ones on the car are with hydraulic dies.
Basically a Screw type kit will cost about $50, but I would not guarantee no leaks. Can be used on the car. Cannot be used for stainless steel lines.
A lever type with dial in die will cost about $500. Can be used for much cleaner, consistent, quicker and easier flares. Can be used with stainless steel lines. Needs to be used on the bench
A search on ebay for brake flare tool kit should give results showing pictures.
Basically a Screw type kit will cost about $50, but I would not guarantee no leaks. Can be used on the car. Cannot be used for stainless steel lines.
A lever type with dial in die will cost about $500. Can be used for much cleaner, consistent, quicker and easier flares. Can be used with stainless steel lines. Needs to be used on the bench
A search on ebay for brake flare tool kit should give results showing pictures.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
The one we use at work with the lever die press makes perfect bubble flares. It was $1200, so quality tools are expected to work well.
nils wrote:I have never found a decent tool to do the ''bubble flare'', so can't really help except to tell you it's not a double flare
vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
I was looking into this too, hellbus you answered my questions. thanks! you are a wealth of good knowledge.
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
If ya send me the lengths of each pipe I can make them from kunifer and flare them in my Sykes Pickevant professional flaring tool 🙂karmannghia60 wrote:Can someone post a link to what flaring tool I need for new brake lines please? Is it called double flaring?
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