I just started making my own brake lines. When I do the first flare the little tit on the anvil gets stuck in the tubing. I have to really pry it out with a screwdriver and pliers. I'm afraid after a few times it will break off. I'm using a cheap Evercraft tool set from NAPA. The flare came out pretty good.

 

Remove any sharp edges on the tubing first. Inside and outside. It doesn't take much.

 

agreed. and instead of the set you have, look into the inline flair tool.
i have the second one. i don't even know where the cheap flair tool like oyu have is any more, i have not used it in at least 10 years.

 

I like to use a small drop of motor oil on the tip......

but Cheap is for a reason.. just saying.

and do NOT try to do stainless steel brake lines... with cheap tools.