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AJLChase · 04-27-2011, 12:12 PM

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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ETsC10 · 04-27-2011, 08:45 PM

That would be a handy list to have. Anyone?

clinebarger · 04-30-2011, 06:42 PM

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.

cableguy0 · 04-30-2011, 09:40 PM

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...

Mieser3 · 04-30-2011, 10:46 PM

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 · 05-01-2011, 11:08 PM

Thanks for the list guys!

AusTx68 · 06-22-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

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 · 06-22-2011, 08:49 AM

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!

04-27-2011, 12:12 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	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! Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2011, 08:45 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit That would be a handy list to have. Anyone?

04-30-2011, 06:42 PM	#3
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	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.

04-30-2011, 09:40 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	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... __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-30-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	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. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156 Last edited by Mieser3; 04-30-2011 at 10:46 PM.

05-01-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Re: brake bending,flaring,cutting tools/kit Thanks for the list guys!

06-22-2011, 08:49 AM	#8
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	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! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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