brake flaring tool set
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brake flaring tool set
my old trusty double flaring tool has finally given up... the knurls in the press will no longer hold the tubing tight ( at least on 3/8 fuel line)...
anyone recommend a good reliable (less than 100 buck) flaring tool kit for 45° double flare brake lines ???
thanks
john
anyone recommend a good reliable (less than 100 buck) flaring tool kit for 45° double flare brake lines ???
thanks
john
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brake flaring tool set
Any commercial plumbing supply should be able to set you up. When it comes to brake lines, I would want a new set-up. You can use the old one for simple house plumbing projects that you don't need the double flare. Sorry Torque1st. Good luck....
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That's OK, it is an old tool and die makers trick. Works good but obviously can't be done again or things get out of round. The sealing surface is formed by the round dies so they are perfect, -well as good as the tooling was to begin with.
Double flare tools can be purchased at any good tool store or professional auto parts store.
Double flare tools can be purchased at any good tool store or professional auto parts store.
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brake flaring tool set
due to having some great friends... I'm now the owner of the following..
actually an appropriated from friends at work...
Imperial Eastman Flaring Kit 1/8" = 1/2"
and
KD portable flaring tool
they both do an excellent job...
I'm a lucky flaring guy !!
john (too cool for bad flares)
actually an appropriated from friends at work...
Imperial Eastman Flaring Kit 1/8" = 1/2"
and
KD portable flaring tool
they both do an excellent job...
I'm a lucky flaring guy !!
john (too cool for bad flares)
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brake flaring tool set
You can send one to me... -hehe
Is the IE tool only for single flares? I don't see the dies for the double flares.
I have no idea what brand of double flare tool I have. I bought it at a Carquest parts store and it is on loan to a buddy at the moment.
Is the IE tool only for single flares? I don't see the dies for the double flares.
I have no idea what brand of double flare tool I have. I bought it at a Carquest parts store and it is on loan to a buddy at the moment.
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brake flaring tool set
I've got to get me some friends! That's a nice set-up! You can do my brake lines anytime! Talk to you later....
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Those double flare tools make a nice hose retaining bead on tubing. All you have to do is run the first part of the flaring operation to put a nice barrel crimp or bulge in the line. This is useful on fuel lines, tranny cooler lines, and power steering return lines.
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I just bought the K-D version and it works very well.... I fooled around with a couple of cheaper bar-type models, but found the pressure you need to make the first bubble in double flaring usually pushed the tubing thru the bar... had to start using pliers to tighten the wingnuts.... too much fuss... the K-D mechanism puts direct pressure right on the tube and I experienced no slippage with a normal effort tightening to secure the tubing.... I also found that their tool kept the little seam on the tubing from getting exagerated on the back side of the flange.... first total rear end to proportional valve job and it was very successful... sorry for the long post, but this is something I've just been through
