Does anybody have any opinion on a good double flare brake flaring tool kit? (Reasonably priced. I can’t afford a $300.00 tool)

 

I never saw one that high priced but sure wasn't looking for one either. I've always used the handheld job from the auto parts store with success. $40 tops if you need it right then. I've bought one and then seen them cheaper the same day in a different store.

 

after using the matco inline flair tool, i will never ever use the old style again. perfect flairs every time.
https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...-FLARING-TOOL/
i know a few people that have this CTA kit, and they all have no problems with it:
https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-921.../dp/B007S8M0OG

the one thing to remember with these is patience is the key. if you try to rush things, you will most likely ruin the tool .

 

I really like the look of the Matco one. The price is doable as well. I read the reviews on Harbor Freight about theirs and get some good and bad reviews. Harbor freight is Ok if you need a sledgehammer to do a one-time job but to buy a precision tool uh, well you know! Anyway thanks for the input.

 

i don't know if i would trust the harbor freight set for everyday use, but for a once a year use i would probably go that route.