1. There are usually a couple online merchants that have em on sale. It's a great substitute for intellect, when that's not available. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.fedhillusa.com/webnuts/common flares6.pdf, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. It runs from the turbo to the block. Its important that youuse a sharp tubing cutter to cut brake lines. Remove the insert and finish advancing the cone into the bell. I found the parts onlineonly $286.38 for an 8mm x about 18" formed steel line. By using our site, you agree to our. Hope that helps! Usually you can look at the socket or fitting that you do have and compare them with photos of each which can be found online. That's more than I can say about at least three different flaring tools currently in my toolbox at home. Tools' instructions can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Copper brake lines are not advised, but Copper-Nickel hybrid lines are available that wont corrode and will bend easier than mild or stainless steel lines. Tried itthe old flare is cracked around the bell. It currently has no brake lines and I need to make new ones. 5. For example my master cylinder is from a 69 corvette non -power disc brakes. 3. I have tried this tool 20 times and every flare has at least one crack in it? But if you've even tried to bend a tight radius or make double inverted flares on stainless steel tubing, you know that the right tools and techniques can make or break the job. Although theyre similar, you should never interchange double flare and bubble flare parts. These are expensive with numerous dies and parts to interchange. If I were honest, have to say I probably couldnt find my flaring tool either. I have double annealed 304 stainless, .028 thick straight from summit! Brakes are the most important feature of vehicle safety. Cutting the line unevenly is probably one of the biggest errors made when making brake lines. Exhaust tubing, sockets, cans, etc can be used as forms to make smooth bends not handled by traditional brake tubing benders. Their email is: techelp@eastwood.com . You can do this free-handed if you don't have a vice, but it is much easier with one. 2. With these flares youre forming the end of the line twice, actually folding the lip of the single flare over. 1. Sign up for wikiHow's weekly email newsletter. Learn more Flaring brake lines ensures a leak-proof connection without extra materials or sealants. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. On a generating flare tool, the flare is formed in the air instead of in the recessed part of the bar. Thats very odd, first time Ive heard that! Slow, even force is all you'll need. I dont really recommend it but, hold your mouth right and use the point of an anvil and a body hammer. How about a local repair shop tractor or auto. Tips and Tricks to Flare your own brake lines, basic wingnut style single/double flare tool, Eastwood Tubing bender and Forming pliers. By using our site, you agree to our. Using a cut off grinder, hacksaw, etc can be tough to make straight cuts and in turn causes inconsistent flares. I split the ends every time! I have one..just can't find the stinking thing. Just dont use it often. Machinist or hydraulic repair shop. Worked all day with it and no leakage. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. I have both the wing nut and pro style flaring tool(another make purchased back in the mid seventies) and both will work well if used properly. Before I move these around properly, will this void my warranty? Applying spray lube to the end of the line can also help the flare form easier. We suggest to always deburr your lines with a file (found on the end of some tubing cutters) and clean your lines with Aerosol Injection to assure you have a clean line before you flare it. Not to be picky but .when pressing the brake pedal you dont send fluid to each wheel. Again, when in doubt, do some research. 2. This tool is simple to use, makes perfect flares every time with little to no room for error, and it can flare stainless. References. Below are the most common used in both professional and DIY jobs. 45 Brake line only is 71300 the Universal set is 71475. Always purchase quality brake lines and fittings that meet or exceed OEM quality. Once you have all of your lines flared you will next need to route and connect the lines to the vehicle. % of people told us that this article helped them. I don't have an anvil but I've got a vice and tapered punch that's about the right size. Because of the hydraulic advantage of this tool it can be easy to overflare lines. Ensure the depth is equal to the edge of your tubing size insert. I just purchased the turret style double flare tool also and am doing all new brake lines on my 63 Ford Galaxie 500. 4. "I didn't have time to slay the dragon. This article has been viewed 85,891 times. Use the Eastwood Brake Bleeder Kit to remove any old fluid or air from the system. Eastwood has been a great company to buy from. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. I had never done a brake flare before or even seen one made. This article will explain how to flare your brake lines using single and double flares. Use TIG filler wire or metal hangers unbent to make patterns for the shapes you need. I usually like to try and do things myself, nut I think this is one job I would leave to the professionals. Patterns never changeliars can never be believed. Sometimes that is enough to get the system to a point where you can gravity bleed it. The system MUST be air tight and free of any contaminates or air bubbles. A double flare is one of the most common flares found on vehicles. Never needed to make more test pieces after that. "What would you do with a brain if you had one?" Matthew Rava is an Auto Repair Expert and the Co-founder & Head of Marketing of Brakes to You. Don't use excessive force here, or you could damage the flare. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Please shoot an email to our tech team and they should be able to walk you through the process. Im finding that the vacuum is taking the past of least resistance, which is pulling air in around the bleeder screw threads, instead of pulling fluid from the master cylinder. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Always route your lines out of the way of jack points, high temp areas, or spots where suspension movement occurs. My rear axle from strange engineering has braided line on it. Now I have a messy project waiting for me this evening when it cools off a little. Make sure the anvil is the same size as the tubing you're using. Then theres the front disc on my 80 camaro. Brake lines need to have smooth, kink-free curves to avoid blockage of the brake fluid. 3. If it appears sharp, youve crushed it and its little better than a single flare. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. All Automotive fittings are 45 degree fittings. Use Eastwood Tubing bender and Forming pliers to make smooth, accurate bends in brake lines. The Society of Automotive Engineers recommends double flaring for all hydraulic brake lines. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 85,891 times. Level up your tech skills and stay ahead of the curve. The sockets/flares are obviously different once you see them side by side. A big problem with the wingnut type is over-compressing the double flare. Im gonna report your initial post to the Mods. A bend, a flare, and a couple fasteners are really all it takes. Thanks again Eastwood! Double flare is used in high pressure ABS applications for a reason. Knew it all along, but it pays to always be attentive and learn something new. I wouldnt want to mess up and have the brakes fail when I am on the road. Single flares are not acceptable for brake lines and tend to crack and leak quite easily. Matthew earned a BS from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. The edge should be round. The end that goes in the fitting on the block is flared and I can't find my flaring tool. He specializes in auto repairs that concern brakes. The first tool must have had a casting flaw. This article has been viewed 85,891 times. No. Thank you all for your help! The hole the tube is in should be marked with measurement (ie, 3/16") that needs to match the measurement found on the bottom of the anvil (3/16"). Always bleed the brake system after replacing a line or part of the system. Go slowly, using as little force as possible, for all work. Some auto parts dealers rent tools cheap or for a deposit. Quite often, you can spend less buying the equipment yourself then going to a shop, and materials are cheap if you mess up the first 1-2 "practice" lines. Attach to the vehicle every couple feet. They thread out, so that is no problem to swap them around. I tried taping the outside of the bell and then snugging the nut down and its still leaking. I'm not heavy enough for the seat sensors to register that someone's in it so it quits moving on meticks me off like no other! Had a guy way back in the eighties when I was in the tool business, was doing a restore on an English car that had the bubble flare lines and he asked me if I had a tool to make those flares. Fairly easy to purchase both if you need em. Last Updated: May 26, 2022 If you have any issues or further questions feel free to email our tech department directly: techelp@eastwood.com. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Common errors when making brake lines and how to correct them. If so, however, use only light pressure, focusing on cutting side-to-side instead of up and down. The head of the flare is made at a 45 degree angle. Was hoping to stop the leak up long enough to be able to use it without making a mess of my customers drive way tomorrow. AN or army/navy fittings are always a 37 degree fitting. Set the anvil next to your tube, loosen the clamp, and raise the tube to the same height as the "shoulders" of the anvil. I looked at the flare and immediately reconized it as the first step in the double flaring process and advised him about the tool to use and he told me that, that wouldnt work. The line should be flush with the edge of the die to make the flare.