Brake Flaring Tool....Best to Buy???

[mydart270]

Here we go again with more tools in my shop. What brake flaring tool is best for the non-professional? I purchased the Amazon "red box" special with 25 ' of tubing and the tool is junk or I don't know how to use it. No instructions and I am relying on IN Line Tube videos for help.

Who make TLF products? They have a nice assortment. Pls tell me what I should buy for replacing old and rusty brake lines w/ 45 deg flares? Tube diameter is 3/16 in.

Thx...love MOPARs. Stay safe and healthy.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I would just get one from harbor freight if you're only going to use it every now and then. Make sure it's a double flaring tool. No need to spend a hundred bucks on one if you're not using it professionally.

 

[toolmanmike]

I would just get one from harbor freight if you're only going to use it every now and then. Make sure it's a double flaring tool. No need to spend a hundred bucks on one if you're not using it professionally.

I would rent or borrow one. I bought a fuel pressure test kit from HF because I needed it once. What a piece of crap. I should have taken it back but I tossed it away.

 

[oldmodlover]

If doing brake lines you must double flare.
Mine is MAC but l have had it for probably 30 years.
I see them at swap meets and flea markets all the time. Just be sure the double flair inserts are included.
Keep in mind that " standard" brake lines are 45 degrees and AN fittings are 37 degrees in case you are using them as well.

 

[Lelo Dart]

https://www.eastwood.com/profession...kedid=414358555912&wickedsource=google&wv=3.1

 

[dicksmidlac]

Use the nickel/copper brake line and any crappy flaring tool will do the job.

 

[Car Nut]

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-hydraulic-flaring-tool.html

 

[Mike67]

I eould hit the pawnshops i three of variying quality/mfg's...really no difference in any of them.
The difference is how well you set it up and how good the tubing is.
JMHO.

 

[Car Nut]

Pawn shops are a good place for looking for tools. That’s where I got all my Cornwell and Snap-On like new condition.

 

[408 swinger]

I would get this one

 

[72Duster440]

Another vote for Eastwood. Their flaring tool along with their brake line deburring tool has gotten me a perfect flare 100% of the time.

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-on-car-flaring-tool-for-3-16-tubing.html

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-tubing-deburring-tool.html

 

[TheGrateRonzini]

I bought the mastercool set. It was expensive, but works great. Can do all sorts of flares, including gm trans lines

 

[cudajames]

I bought the mastercool set. It was expensive, but works great. Can do all sorts of flares, including gm trans linesView attachment 1715794292

I bought the same tool and the 37 degree fittings. Super happy with the purchase - the tool is so good it made be feel like a professional - or I stood up to fast.

 

[Car Nut]

Remember If you bend your own lines, don't forget the flare nut.

 

[Ironracer]

Remember If you bend your own lines, don't forget the flare nut.

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I Have had that happen...

 

[Car Nut]

I Have had that happen...

I can’t remember how many times it’s happened to me.

 

[Mopar44134]

i bought an otc bubble flair from summit. worked good. double flair set from autozone, worked good. my brother...hydraulic. works good.$$$$ but he doesnt have the patience for the manual ones.

 

[LO23M8B]

Anyone know what fitting are used on a 02 Suburban?

 

[Ironracer]

i bought an otc bubble flair from summit. worked good. double flair set from autozone, worked good. my brother...hydraulic. works good.$$$$ but he doesnt have the patience for the manual ones.

I got an otc or something from auto zone when I redid all the lines on my 66 Sat.

Anyone know what fitting are used on a 02 Suburban?

Not sure of size, but I'll bet its metric. Was into that subject w/ a Good parts guy last week. Not the confused millennials....