I need a GOOD double flare tool
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
I need a GOOD double flare tool
Does anyone know where to find a good reliable double flare tool?
I have bought two recently and they both suck. One is barely useable the other is a pile.
I'll pay money but sheesh it should be able to make a decent looking flar without mangeling the tubing :U:U
I have bought two recently and they both suck. One is barely useable the other is a pile.
I'll pay money but sheesh it should be able to make a decent looking flar without mangeling the tubing :U:U
Melting Slicks
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From: largo florida
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (427V8)
I used the one that autozone lends for free. Worked fine for me. If you want to buy one, i guess you could try getting a matco or snap on one. Sears should have pretty decent ones.
Pro
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From: Pleasant Valley MO
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (427V8)
How About one of these flaring tools. They look really cool and very high priced.
But it will do the job.
:cheers: Larry http://mpbrakes.com/ac71400a.htm
[Modified by 69vette66, 3:16 AM 3/22/2004]
But it will do the job.
:cheers: Larry http://mpbrakes.com/ac71400a.htm
[Modified by 69vette66, 3:16 AM 3/22/2004]
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From: Huntersville NC
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (69vette66)
I had the same experience. Wasted money on 2 different sets in the $10 price range. Finally got a Rigid brand set at Home Depot for about $29 that could handle a double flare. :) MJ
Heel & Toe
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From: Elk Grove CA
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (427V8)
I've purchase a Universal Hydraulic Flaring tool set Part# 71475 from Mastercool Inc. very pricy $292.00 but its worth it. I can make a profesional flare from double flare, push in fuel line (Ford) style, the GM style fuel line, and metric bouble flaring.
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Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (David68)
The Rigid tool pictured looks like the one I got. I thought it came with dies, but I have plenty of dies from the other 2 crappy sets that I bought. I was successful in making a double flare with the Rigid tool. BUT, I was using the double flare for a fuel line, not for a brake line. MJ
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From: Green Lake WI
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (lostpatrolman)
please understand there is a differece between a single "plumbing type " flare and a double flare as is used on brake lines. The flare tool shown by RIDGID is a single flare plumbing type. DONT USE THIS TYPE FOR BRAKE LINES it is not designed to handle the pressures generated in a hydraulic system. Try Eastwood co. for the tool. Also for all you young guys on a budget...you get what you pay for!!! There is a reason some things cost more than others. If you are only going to use the double flair tool for a limited number of uses, then bend the tubing and take it to your local auto parts storwe to flare it. If they wont do the job , it is because they dont want to accept the liability for the work...nuff said? I cant stress this enough, you are dealing with the BRAKE system...do you want to trust yuor life to some kid at home depot?
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (427V8)
Ya know I've had trouble trying to double flair the 3/8" stuff too. I currnetly have 2 of the cheaper flairing tools and can only produce a winpy little double flair on 3/8" stuff. But a few monthes ago someone posted this problem and the airforce mechs sweared by using a little sand paper to help grip the tube. I thought I had saved this post but cannot locate it. So do a search in archives for tubing flairs/or brake lines in C3. :thumbs:
BTW that hydraulic unit looks tempting but there has to be a simpler way.
And thanks rick for the precaution about single flares. :seeya
BTW that hydraulic unit looks tempting but there has to be a simpler way.
And thanks rick for the precaution about single flares. :seeya
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (rick1025)
Actually Ridid make two versions of their flare tool.
1 is single only
but the one pictured can do double flares...
And no, I won't let the home depot kid do the flares!
1 is single only
but the one pictured can do double flares...
And no, I won't let the home depot kid do the flares!
Pro
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From: Pleasant Valley MO
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (427V8)
K-D make a cheap dbl flare tool. they do a ok job, but only single and dbles. Any auto parts store should have them in stock. I like the one that mpbrakes has, for the fact that it will make all sorts of flares. But the K-D works well.
:cheers: Larry
:cheers: Larry
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From: Central MS
Re: I need a GOOD double flare tool (69vette66)
I bought a double flare kit from Eastwood, #49102, and have made up several fuel lines that worked perfect. With the tech paper that Lars wrote, flaring is no problem. http://www.eastwood.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=49102&Dep_Key1=
