Compression fitting?
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I have kept compression fittings and line in the vehicle for emergency repairs, just to get it home or to a shop.
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Most brake line connectors are brass, has nothing to do with the material, just the design. Usually thicker and with more thread engagement to hold the clamping force.
I have kept compression fittings and line in the vehicle for emergency repairs, just to get it home or to a shop.
I have kept compression fittings and line in the vehicle for emergency repairs, just to get it home or to a shop.
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Agree no compression fittings on brake lines!
Double flare on mild steel line is easy with practice using a $15 tool and fittings are available at an AP store, good hardware store or on line.
Double flare on mild steel line is easy with practice using a $15 tool and fittings are available at an AP store, good hardware store or on line.
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From: Taxachusetts
Also, in some Eastern parts of Canada it's illegal to use compression fittings on brake lines. Don't know about B.C.
They will withstand the pressure but become work hardened at the fitting....which crimps the tubing upon install....causing an eventual break or leak.
They will withstand the pressure but become work hardened at the fitting....which crimps the tubing upon install....causing an eventual break or leak.
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I have never used a compression fitting on a brake line, would only do so as a very temporary get home repair, and always recommend against it when asked for reasons above ....
.... but I have found in my part time "retirement stay active and stay engaged" job at Advance Auto that there are mechanics who do use them regularly. Most don't .... but a few do.
.... but I have found in my part time "retirement stay active and stay engaged" job at Advance Auto that there are mechanics who do use them regularly. Most don't .... but a few do.
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Ok an update. I went down and rented a double flair tool. I got it home and it is a metric set. Will it still work? or should I just go back and get the standard set. Pia, the store is 20 min away.
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Some educational videos on double flaring lines.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post16457080
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post16457080
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Ok another update. I had the metric set from the rental and returned it. They do not have a standard set ARRRg. But I have this single flaring tool from my dad 30 years ago. will it do the job?
