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04-27-2011, 12:12 PM
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brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
Looking for some recommendations on specific tools or a complete kit for working on existing and future brake lines. What have you had good luck with? Thanks!
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04-27-2011, 08:45 PM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
That would be a handy list to have. Anyone?
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04-30-2011, 06:42 PM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
45* double flaring kit with tubing cutter http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog , Ive heard good things about the Rigid one, Mac tools makes a good one to.
A mini tubing cutters handy http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog Tubing bender http://www.robinair.com/products/detail.php?id=1026 , I have a Snap-on one to But the Robinair is better. |
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04-30-2011, 09:40 PM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
Also keep in mind if you plan to do any stainless line you cant use a standard flare tool. I have the hydraulic flare tool which works excellent and will do stainless tubing without cracking it. Its over 300 bucks but it works great and is a lot easier to deal with than the regular flare tools. This is the set I have
 Amazon.com: MasterCool Universal Hydraulic...
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04-30-2011, 10:46 PM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
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.
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05-01-2011, 11:08 PM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
Thanks for the list guys!
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06-22-2011, 12:36 AM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
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06-22-2011, 08:49 AM
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Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit
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!
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