thanks for this video took me hours going from store to store looking for the right brake line . the hours i lost i could have save if they would've just told me buy this kit you're using to flare my brake line... thanks i should have my brake line fix by tomorrow.
Great on the set of tool. I didn't see your flare? The problem with most of these videos is the set and execution is excellent. The ending results are shown fast like the flare wasn't that great. These tools are harder for younger generation cause they can't see what a really great flare would look like. The only comparison are the part stores, where they are told to use compression fittings instead of flaring or even unions. Heck the k tools have a better flare comparison than most of these standard brake flare tools. I did like the video over all thank you for posting it.
Thanks for your feedback! 4:43 it's there, but I should have shown it up close. It wasn't the prettiest either but one can always redo it if it doesn't come out that great the first time. The link below is where I make one in less than a minute, might be a better picture of the flare.ua-cam.com/video/mCsA5rWi1bo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher
I had a Ford Taurus that the brake lines corroded and leaked. I had never heard of double or bubble flares, imagine my surprise when I discovered on line that single flares are illegal on automobiles in brake applications. They do make many different adapter fittings, which can be used if you only have one type of flaring kit. Don't try using a bubble flare with a double flare fitting, or vice versa because it won't work. Brakes are a safety item you don't want to cut corners on. Don't be tempted to use a single flare on brake lines, there's a reason it's illegal.
Good video. I bought a similar kit from HF but mine does not grab the bottom of the die and there are no flare fittings that go over like your kit. Do you know anything about this? Mine was model 05969 and is called 7 Piece Tube Flaring Kit. Thanks.
Hi Ted , You got the single tube flaring kit, not the right kit to make double flares. You want the double tube flaring kit so that you can make a lip on it. This one www.harborfreight.com/double-tube-flaring-tool-kit-62814.html?_br_psugg_q=flaring+tool . Hope this helps you out. Take Care!
Thanks dude very easy simple and to the point the only videos I fuck with… I’m gonna have a hard time with my el Camino fuel line the nut is rounded off for the inlet fuel line on the front of the 4 barrel carb and I just got the carb rebuilt but I wasn’t able to snug it down and it’s leaking will have to do this with minimum space but I should be able too
I can't see what your doing so I can't really give any productive advice. All I can say is keep at it, the tool does work. Are you using it on a nickel/copper brake line?
@@JKnight89 I never tried it on a steel line. I just went to their website and it say's for soft steel. If you live close to H.F. I'd go and exchange it for another one and see if it does the same thing. Let me know how you make out. Good Luck!
@@WhipCityWrencher These tools have been around for many decades (unchanged) and they are made for softer metals. Brass, Aluminum, etc. Thanks for trying to educate people on this tool! The newer ones have threads in the holes now. Guess what they're for? lol. Cheers, friend!
Hi james, Correct, the first time you use the insert that matches the diameter of the brake line, in this case, it was a 3/16" and then do it without the insert. Practice on a junk piece a few times, it's pretty easy once you get the feel for it.👍
I'm not sure where I got the cheapo flare tool before but after one use the line clamp wouldn't hold again, it kept letting the line push down as I screwed the tool in.... Going to Harbor for another one as it's been 20 years and I'm still driving rusty junkers and want to step up from a compression fitting fix
I don't know I didn't try it on steel. this is what it list's for the metals it can be used on. Use to flare 5 different sizes of copper, aluminum, soft steel, and brass tubing
Out of the box, these cheap flaring tools are generally useless as the pipe will slip. If you've used one you will know the frustrations. The cure - and it transforms even the cheapest, nastiest flaring tool - is to grind both mating faces down by about 0.5mm across their full width. That makes the tool clamp the pipe solid. You now have a brake-pipe flaring tool that will produce perfect bubble flares, double flares, blah blah, effortlessly, every time. I just grab an angle grinder, that works. Try it, thank me later.
Mine works fine right out of the box. But If yours does not grab the line very well, then slightly grinding down the surface may help. But I would warn everyone to be careful not to grind off too much from the mating surface of the tool, because when you go to use the tool It could squeeze and deform the brake line. Thanks!
Making a brake line flare in under a minute. Great Tool!
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Excellent video, just bought a kit with no instructions and this video helped .5 stars.
Thank You, I'm glad the video helped you out😊👍
Thank you! I just bought the tool for a repair on a rusty line and didn't know how to use it correctly. Very helpful.
You're Welcome, I hope your repair goes well.👍
Much easier if you use this device mounted in a bench vise. And lubricate the end with brake fluid prior to using the tool.
Thank for such a clear and direct video. It’s much appreciated
You are Welcome!
and Thank You for watching and your compliment.👍🙏😊
thanks for this video took me hours going from store to store looking for the right brake line . the hours i lost i could have save if they would've just told me buy this kit you're using to flare my brake line... thanks i should have my brake line fix by tomorrow.
You're Welcome👍
Practice on a scrap piece of line and you'll get the hang of it.
You served me around 1,000 making my own fuel line for a project I've got LOL thank you so much
Thank You!
Good luck with your fuel line project👍💯
Thank you brother 😊
You're Welcome👍
Thanks!
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Thanks
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Great on the set of tool. I didn't see your flare? The problem with most of these videos is the set and execution is excellent. The ending results are shown fast like the flare wasn't that great. These tools are harder for younger generation cause they can't see what a really great flare would look like. The only comparison are the part stores, where they are told to use compression fittings instead of flaring or even unions. Heck the k tools have a better flare comparison than most of these standard brake flare tools. I did like the video over all thank you for posting it.
Thanks for your feedback!
4:43 it's there, but I should have shown it up close. It wasn't the prettiest either but one can always redo it if it doesn't come out that great the first time. The link below is where I make one in less than a minute, might be a better picture of the flare.ua-cam.com/video/mCsA5rWi1bo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher
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@@baylorrogelio4886 Good Job!
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good video. thanks.
Thank you for the compliment.👍
and Thanks for watching👍🙏🙌😊
I got same flare kit but it didn't do the stock hard brake pipe lines ? Wouldn't flare
I had a Ford Taurus that the brake lines corroded and leaked. I had never heard of double or bubble flares, imagine my surprise when I discovered on line that single flares are illegal on automobiles in brake applications. They do make many different adapter fittings, which can be used if you only have one type of flaring kit. Don't try using a bubble flare with a double flare fitting, or vice versa because it won't work. Brakes are a safety item you don't want to cut corners on. Don't be tempted to use a single flare on brake lines, there's a reason it's illegal.
This one is a double flaring tool. I wouldn't use a single flare.
Good video. I bought a similar kit from HF but mine does not grab the bottom of the die and there are no flare fittings that go over like your kit. Do you know anything about this? Mine was model 05969 and is called 7 Piece Tube Flaring Kit. Thanks.
Hi Ted ,
You got the single tube flaring kit, not the right kit to make double flares. You want the double tube flaring kit so that you can make a lip on it. This one www.harborfreight.com/double-tube-flaring-tool-kit-62814.html?_br_psugg_q=flaring+tool . Hope this helps you out. Take Care!
The kit 05969 works only for single flair and bending with the sping that come with it. It's not for double flaring
yo, great vid, & simple as well
Thank You!
Glad you liked it.👍😊
Thanks, I have a kit with same parts.
Cool 👍
Thanks dude very easy simple and to the point the only videos I fuck with… I’m gonna have a hard time with my el Camino fuel line the nut is rounded off for the inlet fuel line on the front of the 4 barrel carb and I just got the carb rebuilt but I wasn’t able to snug it down and it’s leaking will have to do this with minimum space but I should be able too
Hi Naze,
Thank You!
Hope you get the job done without much difficulty.
Does the plumber tool cutter come with it
No, it doesn't but you can get them under $10 at Haborfreight www.harborfreight.com/tubing-cutter-40913.html
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I got that same kit and all I can get is single flares from it.
I can't see what your doing so I can't really give any productive advice. All I can say is keep at it, the tool does work.
Are you using it on a nickel/copper brake line?
Steel line. I just get the same results everytime. Line gets pushed through even if I really crank the nuts tight.
@@JKnight89 I never tried it on a steel line. I just went to their website and it say's for soft steel. If you live close to H.F. I'd go and exchange it for another one and see if it does the same thing. Let me know how you make out. Good Luck!
@@WhipCityWrencher These tools have been around for many decades (unchanged) and they are made for softer metals. Brass, Aluminum, etc.
Thanks for trying to educate people on this tool! The newer ones have threads in the holes now. Guess what they're for? lol. Cheers, friend!
@@DWish808 I've seen those I believe there for working on HVAC.
Thanks for your feedback.👍🙏😊
Do you need another tool for doing the female fitting. 2 double flares don't go together??
You need the threaded coupling.
So you squeeze it twice right?
Hi james,
Correct, the first time you use the insert that matches the diameter of the brake line, in this case, it was a 3/16" and then do it without the insert. Practice on a junk piece a few times, it's pretty easy once you get the feel for it.👍
I'm not sure where I got the cheapo flare tool before but after one use the line clamp wouldn't hold again, it kept letting the line push down as I screwed the tool in.... Going to Harbor for another one as it's been 20 years and I'm still driving rusty junkers and want to step up from a compression fitting fix
Not for steel right?
I don't know I didn't try it on steel. this is what it list's for the metals it can be used on. Use to flare 5 different sizes of copper, aluminum, soft steel, and brass tubing
so the flare is great but it scratches the hell out of the line
Cosmetic only, it's still a good reliable flare.
@@WhipCityWrencher what about copper/nickel lines, are they easier to get a double flare?
@@WhipCityWrencher the salt will eat through that line in a year
The most important thing is to make sure that before the process add some grease on the very end of the tube before the step one
I'll try that next time.
Thanks for sharing!
No petrolium grease. Just use brake fluid.
@@HorsepowerHouse right
Out of the box, these cheap flaring tools are generally useless as the pipe will slip. If you've used one you will know the frustrations.
The cure - and it transforms even the cheapest, nastiest flaring tool - is to grind both mating faces down by about 0.5mm across their full width. That makes the tool clamp the pipe solid. You now have a brake-pipe flaring tool that will produce perfect bubble flares, double flares, blah blah, effortlessly, every time. I just grab an angle grinder, that works. Try it, thank me later.
Mine works fine right out of the box. But If yours does not grab the line very well, then slightly grinding down the surface may help. But I would warn everyone to be careful not to grind off too much from the mating surface of the tool, because when you go to use the tool It could squeeze and deform the brake line. Thanks!
Thanks!
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