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03-19-2004, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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Double flanges in brake lines
Does any one have any hints on how to make double flanges in 3/16 brake line ? I can do them in the bigger lines and be successful 75% of the time but the 3/16 defeats me.
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03-19-2004, 12:32 PM | #2 |
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i've never found them that difficult to make , the whole secret is having good tools expect to pay 75-100 for a good flaring tool
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03-19-2004, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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I have a Blue Point kit. I agree that it works much better than a cheap tool. My problem is that the flange on 3/16 is lopsided. Should the end of the line be square or should it be chamferred ?
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03-19-2004, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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I bought a double flaring kit from Auto Zone two weeks ago just to make front brake lines on my 72. Auto Zone will rent you one with just a $25.00 deposit or you can buy it from them for $25.00. This is the first thing I have had to make brake lines for so I thought I would test it out on a few pieces of scrap I had around. Well, after two tries I had two of the worst looking double flares you ever saw in your life. So then I decided to read the directions that came with the kit.
I found out that the key was to make sure that after you cut the tubing that it is COMPLETLY debured on the inside, so I tried it again, perfect. So I made the lines for the front of my truck and I have good brakes and no leakes. Check out Auto Zone if you have one close by. Sorry so long winded. |
03-19-2004, 09:06 PM | #5 |
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The snap on tool worked right the first time I tried and it was the first time for me.
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03-19-2004, 09:14 PM | #6 |
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What works best for me is to make sure the tube is cut squarely, chamfer the outside and deburr the inside. I have had tubes that just would not double flair so I have had to toss a tube now and then.
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03-19-2004, 11:41 PM | #7 |
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And make sure you put the fitting on first, . Kidding aside its not that hard, and the good kits are expensive. If the length is right I will just buy prefab. I borrowed a friend's kit one day to rebuild all my front brake lines and he told me to expect 25% to go wrong. I don't know how he does it but I got it right every time!
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03-20-2004, 10:18 PM | #8 |
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deburr tubing really well, it hardens when cut so remove some metal . Use wd40 as lube and take it slow
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