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Jim Hardy (aka farmer) [ View ] [ vhardy@adams.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Carthage, Illinois (217) 845-3721

It seems like I've been doing a lot of brake work lately (none on the 41 olds of course). Just wondeered what was new and available to make the double flare and bend a tight radius. My thrity year old flaring tool may be fine and the operator just needs training.:)

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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  03/11/2008 09:00 AM eastwood sells a good mandral bend tool . biggest mistake made on flares is crushing them in the tool. leave some room for them to crush and seal when installed. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by brian41chevy  -  03/11/2008 09:06 AM I have the Eastwood benders and they work great. The old style flare kit from Snap On is what I have used for both double and single flares. There are some companies that make a hydraulic flaring tool but they are pricey. There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Lenox, Illinois Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by Willys33  -  03/11/2008 10:51 AM I have an OLD flaring set that works! I have found that after cutting the line, use the reamer to open it up to the correct inside diameter, then if necessary use a file to get a smooth edge. If you don't do this there is a good chance of a crack in the final flare. To use the double flare insert first place it upside down next to the clamped off line. The line should come up even with the sholder on the insert. Use the insert to make the first part of a double flare, remove it and, without moving the line, complete the double flare. Use a magnifing glass to check the flare for a smooth inner "cone" (necessary for a complete seal) and check for small cracks in the flare. It may be necessary to cut it off and start again. You did put the nut on before flaring didn't you? Get off the trailer and drive [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Alamogordo, New Mexico   Posted by farmer  -  03/11/2008 10:18 PM Looks like its mostly the operator. Some days it all works well and then there the other days. I figured the new tools were probably just a new spin on the old ones. I'll try leaving a little crush next time, my old instructions say to "form the double flair". Willys most of the time I put the nut on first. Thanks for the help. farmer [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Carthage, Illinois   Posted by whipsold39  -  03/11/2008 11:52 PM The thirty year old tool is probaly better then most of the new ones unless you spend the big bucks. whipsold39 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] 400 9th ave silvis 61282, Illinois Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by Willys33  -  03/12/2008 12:42 AM Like I said before, when setting the line in the clamp use the double flare insert upside down setting on the clamp. Raise the tubing to the shoulder. Notice that some of the inserts have a step in the shoulder and all are different thickness. The height of the line in the clamp is critical because if it's too high the line will split, too low and it will not double flare. ALWAYS inspect for cracks after you are done. Get off the trailer and drive [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Alamogordo, New Mexico   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  03/12/2008 07:47 AM i have a stone to cut the edge of the tube before starting. this helps fold the tube in to start the double flare. it is just a cheap drimel tool bit. it is like a cone inside. works really good. if not you need to file the edge . dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by ol bear  -  03/12/2008 02:07 PM NORMAL FLARES R 45 DEGREES,, AEROQUIP IS 37 DEGREES ,,,,,,,, BE CAREFUL WHAT U MIX AND MATCH ,, OL BEAR OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana   Posted by srodder39  -  03/13/2008 08:20 AM I use a Ridid heavy duty flaring tool mostly on 3/16 stainless brake line . Compare it to a Blue Point or Snap-on and you will see the difference. srodder39 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] santa fe, Texas   Posted by JAWS  -  03/13/2008 09:25 AM I like to use sharp edges to bend with and silicone to make them seal.... An electrical headache can make a great car a pain [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Boise, Idaho Charter Member since August 2004   Posted by farmer  -  03/13/2008 09:20 PM Thanks for all the replies. 10-15 years ago I did the brakes on the grain trucks..... I know know the life of a brake job on an old truck. They're kinda like street rods expensive to own, hard to sell and only get driven a couple thousand miles a year. farmer [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Carthage, Illinois

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