Struggling to make a double flare...
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I have a gauge for that
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Struggling to make a double flare...
So ive tried about 10 times with 2 different flare tools and its still not working. This is the rear brake line on my 99. I tried adding heat before flaring it with a propane torch but that didnt help...the tool is as tight as it will go and the tube still slips out before it starts to flare. I tried drilling out the top slightly with a 3/16 bit and that thinned the wall but still slipped. Also tapered the top with a dremmel and a file, but its still not working. Im getting really frustrated with this. It seems like it would be easier to buy some new hardline to run from the abs module all the way back that is easier to work wit than the stock stuff...
heres a video...
Trying to make a double flare but its slipping - YouTube
heres a video...
Trying to make a double flare but its slipping - YouTube
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This is the only tool you should be using to make double flares on steel tube...
K-Tool International 70081 - K Tool Professional Brake Flaring Tool Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
The kind like your using SUCK!
K-Tool International 70081 - K Tool Professional Brake Flaring Tool Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
The kind like your using SUCK!
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It can be a pita, I see you have ground the angle on the tube. You can ruff the tubing up some or grind away some of the tool it self it help pinch the tubing. What make is the flare tool you are using? Cheap ones tend not to work as well as a higher end one.
Last edited by Mangled03gmc; 04-25-2012 at 11:14 PM.