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Old 06-22-2011, 12:36 AM   #7
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit

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Originally Posted by Mieser3 View Post
I recently purchased Eastwood's flaring tool that does 37 and 45 degree flares (the one that sells for $229.99) and have been flaring my stainless brake lines with no problems. Be sure that you don't use a tubing cutter on the stainless if you plan on flaring it as it work hardens the steel and makes flaring a pain. I cut mine with a cutoff tool on a Dremel and it seems to work fine.
Sob! I just bought the Eastwood Flare tool and Rigid Tube cutter! I know this is an old post but thanks for the info!
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