Brake flaring tool question

[Krooser]

Ok... so I need to buy a new brake line flaring tool since the ine I had owned for 50 suddenly learned how to run away from home.

I had the standard sngle/double flare deal that was used since the days of the ark.

How do these new fangled hyd tools work? I'm not buying a SnapOn set like I did own... how do these new ones hold up?

 

[kreauto]

Here is what we use. It is very good. I held out buying one because of the cost. After I did I bought a second one fir my personal shop.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

If you decide to flare your own brake lines, don’t forget the flare nut like I’ve done after I made a perfect flare.

 

[ckessel]

Here is what we use. It is very good. I held out buying one because of the cost. After I did I bought a second one fir my personal shop.

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I have one of these too. Awesome unit

 

[ckessel]

Have a Blue Point[ Snap On] version of this unit. Bought it in the 70's. I found it always leaves two little ribs on the flare that are almost impossible to get stopped from leaking because the nut can't sit down fully. I learned that after flaring, I could take a small file to the ribs and remove them. No leaks then.

 

[Kern Dog]

Sorry, Carl...THOSE suck!
These don't:
Eastwood....

Mount the unit in a vise to hold it steady.

Choose the size of the die you need...

The dial has all the sizes shown to make it easy.

 

[ckessel]

Haven't had any issues with mine, happy with the purchase. Plus it does more than brake flares.

 

[Krooser]

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Have a Blue Point[ Snap On] version of this unit. Bought it in the 70's. I found it always leaves two little ribs on the flare that are almost impossible to get stopped from leaking because the nut can't sit down fully. I learned that after flaring, I could take a small file to the ribs and remove them. No leaks then.

Bought the same one in the 80's

 

[Kern Dog]

Maybe the Snap-On version is better than the generics you get at the auto parts store.
THOSE flex and don't allow for a good grip, leading to crooked flares or damaged lines.

 

[rocket70]

This is the type I use for my air con work. It does the brake line sizes, it’s eccentric and is easier on the hand than the original type.

Javac JAV-806B Refrigeration & Air Con Eccentric Flaring Kit 1/4" to 3/4"

 

[493 Mike]

This is the type I use for my air con work. It does the brake line sizes, it’s eccentric and is easier on the hand than the original type.

Javac JAV-806B Refrigeration & Air Con Eccentric Flaring Kit 1/4" to 3/4"

3/16"?
Mike

 

[hunt2elk]

I also own the Eastwood flare tool like KD posted, it's awesome.

 

[icetech]

I got this one $69... works amazingly well as long as you have a decent vice to hold it. Have not had a bad flare yet.

There are videos on how to use them but it's literally step 1, 2 then 3...

P.S. it's one of my favorite tools now, made life soo much easier.. i wish it had something that says "Don't forget the nut!" when you clamp hose into it..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNKKLS5F?ref=fed_asin_title

 

[toolmanmike]

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Have a Blue Point[ Snap On] version of this unit. Bought it in the 70's. I found it always leaves two little ribs on the flare that are almost impossible to get stopped from leaking because the nut can't sit down fully. I learned that after flaring, I could take a small file to the ribs and remove them. No leaks then.

Old school and and have worked well for decades. Imperial Eastman is the brand of choice.

 

[toolmanmike]

Here is what we use. It is very good. I held out buying one because of the cost. After I did I bought a second one fir my personal shop.

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I sold many of those since they came out. They work well and the shops like them because you can use them on the car. They do quick disconnect fuel line fittings as well.

 

[Black_Sheep]

For the small amount of flaring that I do, it’s hard to justify spending the money. My old school Imperial flaring tool is slow and cumbersome but it works just fine…