looking for a good flaring tool

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Any recommendations out there on an easy to use flaring tool that creates consistent flares and doesn't cost a fortune.

bought a cheapy from NAPA...theres a reason why its cheap...cause it dont work worth a damn.

Just need it for occasional brake line work

What are you guys using.
 
We sell these at our store as a Good Middle of the road tool.

OTC 4503 Stinger Double Flaring Tool Kit

You should be able to find 1 close to you.
 

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I bought a Snap-On double flare kit twenty some odd years ago. It has paid for itself many times over. You might also check for Imperial brand flare tools. I have one for A/N work and it's awesome. Check Ebay for some deals.
 
Revhendo said:
I bought a Snap-On double flare kit twenty some odd years ago. It has paid for itself many times over. You might also check for Imperial brand flare tools. I have one for A/N work and it's awesome. Check Ebay for some deals.
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X2 on the Snap On. That's what I have and it's about twenty years old as well.
 
I bought a Cal-Van, new and it sucked. Clamp wouldn't hold for the double.

Found a used National Brass (even though it isn't brass) at a flea market for $5.
Works GREAT.
 
The cheap ones don't hold the tubing well . I have used a bench vise to add extra pressure to secure the tube and then they work better , but still a pain ....
 
I bought the Eastwood flaring tool. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. But, it flares pretty much everything, including stainless. But I've got a few cars to do both brake and fuel lines for, so it's worth it.
 
X2,on the Mac.With Toolman Mike,he stands behind his product.Know,from personal experience.A few bucks more now with a known tool dealer,pays for itself in the long run.
 
...and I learned about 30 years ago to give the thumbscrews a little extra twist with a pair of pliers/channel locks.
 
Have had NAPA 2199 (Easco/K-D Tools) for many years. The tube used to slip in the clamp, so I used pliers on the wingnuts, which eventually broke the cast wingnuts. Replaced with nuts and now works better than new. So just throw the wingnuts away.
 
I use this hydraulic flaring tool. Very easy. precise. perfect flares...not cheap, but i use the hell out of it....im glad I have it.

http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/MasterCool-Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool/dp/B00063YR2I"]MasterCool Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]
 
blue440duster said:
About to pick up one of these..... Need to plumb my whole car including roll control

http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html

Not cheap but I'm thinking cheap in this instance coupled with my total inexpirence would be a lot of wasted time and effort.
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The reviews are good on it execpt there isn't an AN37 fitting to go with it at the time of some of the reviews.

I have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMPERIAL-EA...164?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d7bce0d4
plus a Matco set and both have worked flawlessly. Both of my sets are made in the USA.

If you want a fancy set you might want to keep an eye on these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matco-Tools..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item257922d9d0&vxp=mtr

These look just like the MasterCool above.
 
I have the mastercraft too,yes its expencive but it is worth every penny I have invested it it.
 
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