Brake line flaring tool

redmt · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2012, 02:57 PM

Does anybody have a recommendation for a decent tubing flaring tool? I had a really nice one but it seems to have disappeared.

*13* · #2 (**permalink**) 05-23-2012, 03:24 PM

Double flaring for brakes. Snap On if you like spending money...

redmt · #3 (**permalink**) 05-23-2012, 03:30 PM

1/3 for the tool. 2/3 for the name!

Karl Bebout · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2012, 03:33 PM

Check your neigthbors' garages. Maybe yours walked over there.
You can get a decent double flaring tool from Mac, NAPA, Sears without having to mortgage the house for a SnapOn. I'd avoid Harbor Freight for this one. Have fun and I've always heard that its much better to put the fitting on the tube before flaring the end.

mickmate · #5 (**permalink**) 05-23-2012, 04:04 PM

Hey John don't forget you'll need bubble flare capability for the Jag calipers. If you need to get a tool might as well get one that does it all. I used one of these recently on stainless, pretty sweet set up.Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool - Brake Flaring Tool - Brake Tube Flaring

redmt · #6 (**permalink**) 05-23-2012, 05:52 PM

Nick,
I was looking at those but I'm having a tough time with the $250.00 for occasional use.

J