brake flaring tool
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I'm redoing the brake lines after the IFS swap and 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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John,
I bought an Imperial Eastman No. 93-FB kit. McMaster-Carr has it for $44.67, part number 2694A12. You might be able to find it cheaper if you look around. It does 45 degree single and double flares on 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 1/2" tubing.
I redid my entire brake system and some fuel lines as well. Not one bad flare in the whole operation. Couldn't be happier with the purchase.
Course, I did forget to put the flare nut on once or twice, but I don't think a better flaring kit will help that.
I bought an Imperial Eastman No. 93-FB kit. McMaster-Carr has it for $44.67, part number 2694A12. You might be able to find it cheaper if you look around. It does 45 degree single and double flares on 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 1/2" tubing.
I redid my entire brake system and some fuel lines as well. Not one bad flare in the whole operation. Couldn't be happier with the purchase.
Course, I did forget to put the flare nut on once or twice, but I don't think a better flaring kit will help that.
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Snap Ons Blue Point line is also very good. Somebody else makes it no doubt, so it is probably no better that what has already been suggested. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who forgets the nut sometimes. Ever put it on backwards? 
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john
try ebay. i have one for sale on ebay, but it's a cheap one. when i was on ebay there were 44 other tools for sale. there is even two snap on sets. heres the link
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...y=flaring+tool
good luck, i just got done with brake line replacment, and the flaring is the
worst part
try ebay. i have one for sale on ebay, but it's a cheap one. when i was on ebay there were 44 other tools for sale. there is even two snap on sets. heres the link
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...y=flaring+tool
good luck, i just got done with brake line replacment, and the flaring is the
worst part
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John; I have been using a New Britain FT-12 for about 25 yrs. it is starting to show it's age,but still works. I think I purchaced from Mac Tools. I do not remember how much it cost's sorry. Jim VA.
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I got mine from Eastwood as well, but you don't need to do double flare on fuel lines.
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Napa has a good set, about 45 bucks with a lifetime replacement, I broke one of the "pins" that you insert into the tube to make the flare, not while doing the flare though....after losing it I accidently dropped a cylinder head on it (I know, I know) took it back, they opened up another box gave me the "pin" --boom-- no questions asked....
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due to having some great friends... I'm now the owner of the following..
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)
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)
All joking aside let me know how yours(jniolon) holds up. -4speed
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Originally posted by jniolon
due to having some great friends... I'm now the owner of the following..
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)
due to having some great friends... I'm now the owner of the following..
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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George,
can't say bought... but made available from existing company stock... 'appropriated' might be a better term...
john
but you should do what your mamma told you
can't say bought... but made available from existing company stock... 'appropriated' might be a better term...
john
but you should do what your mamma told you
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