brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit

[Mieser3]

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.

[AJLChase]

Thanks for the list guys!

[AusTx68]

Originally Posted by Mieser3

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!

[ERASER5]

KD Tools makes several good sets. I bought the double/bubble set so I can do both old and new brakes. Yes, I can make a "bubble" flare with a double flare, but it is not as nice. The set include a reamer, and a tube cutter.

I also bought Eastwoods bende pliars. Sper nice for adjusting the tube while under the car/truck.

I also always recomend the new Nickle/copper/steel alloy tubing. Will not rust, and bends like butter. This stuff will make a newbie bender look like a pro!