Cheap Nicopp brake line off Amazon

[Wall]

I just bought some 3/16 cheap Nicopp brake line off Amazon and it was junk. I heard how wasy Nicopp was to work with and this line did bend easy but could not get a good flare out of it.

At first I thought it was my technique then I thought it was the cheap flaring tools I was using. I bought the $50 Eastwood on car flaring tool and had the same results, deformed flare.

I finally remembered I had on old piece of steel line laying around the garage and it flared perfectly the first time. So the problem is the line I bought which is probably some Chinese knock off line.

Does anyone know of a good source for quality Nicopp line?

[jlwdvm]

I bought mine from a company based out of England.....not made in China. I can't remember the name of the company. I used the cheap stuff I had purchased from Jegs to mock up my lines and then used them as a template for the good stuff.

[jlwdvm]

fedhillusa.com

[badazz81z28]

I have used Jegs brand straight pieces and I think AGS. I absolutely love it! I use this flaring tool and its also spectacular! IMHO...bad flares come from ****ty tools! I have a very expensive 37 degree tool and even with my lazy prep work, still perfect flares.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oes-24364?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-oem-specialty-tools&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsrKn_qee4gIVCMRkCh3SewE1EAQYASAB EgKM4vD_BwE

[dhutton]

I use this. Can get it at Summit too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-U-R-R-BR-EZ100-3-16-Brake-Line-Tubing-25/190828187128?hash=item2c6e3f0df8:g:PEEAAOSwsB9WDZx F

Don

[nicks67camaro]

x2 what Don said. I used that brand with their fitting kit and worked great.

[parsonsj]

x2: http://fedhillusa.com

[79 Camaro]

Bought my Nicopp lines at O'Reilly's. Eastwood $200 plus flaring tool and it flares like butter. The somewhat expensive flaring tool is well worth the money no matter the line material.

[Wall]

Thanks everyone, a lot of great info! I think I'll give the line from Summit a try. I also like the idea about using the cheap line as a template, might as well since t's probably not worth the trouble to send back.

And just so everyone knows this is the cheap line I got that was junk, stay away from this stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/25ft-Copper-Nickel-Brake-Tubing-Thickness/dp/B07BN2W3SQ?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_18465741011

Here's the flaring tool I bought, didn't work on the cheap line but produced a perfect double flare on the steel line. If you don't want to shell out $200 for the nice Eastwood model this is a good alternative. This only does 3/16 line but if you're just doing brake line that's all you need.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-51535-Double-Flaring/dp/B06XPRVCPV?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_6804661011

[badazz81z28]

Thanks everyone, a lot of great info! I think I'll give the line from Summit a try. I also like the idea about using the cheap line as a template, might as well since t's probably not worth the trouble to send back.

And just so everyone knows this is the cheap line I got that was junk, stay away from this stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/25ft-Copper-Nickel-Brake-Tubing-Thickness/dp/B07BN2W3SQ?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_18465741011

Here's the flaring tool I bought, didn't work on the cheap line but produced a perfect double flare on the steel line. If you don't want to shell out $200 for the nice Eastwood model this is a good alternative. This only does 3/16 line but if you're just doing brake line that's all you need.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-51535-Double-Flaring/dp/B06XPRVCPV?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_6804661011


The OEM tool I linked is the best flaring tool I have ever used! It’s relatively cheap too!

[Wall]

I did see some good reviews on that tool and that is a good price.

[Wall]

Finally finished with my brake lines, the SUR&R brake line flared perfect every time. It was super easy to bend and flare.

I have a lot of respect for the guys that have the patience and talent to make brake lines look perfect, I did what I could with mine but definitely not perfect.

[WildCherry66]

Great results with the MasterCool hydraulic flare tool with Nicopp from thestopshop vendor on Amazon. The PREP WORK of the end of the tubing before beginning the flare process, using a high quality tool, and lubricating with a little brake fluid made all the difference when making my double inverted flares. Emphasis on prep work. It should be a perfectly square cut and have an even chamfer. No burrs.

[boss_hoss]

I bought some Amazon NiCopp line too. I had a hard time getting it to seal at first but I found out I was over flaring it. Since the NiCopp is So much softer I found that if I go light on the double flare, then get it nice and tight on the distribution block, Master, etc. it sealed really well.

[Wall]

I bought some Amazon NiCopp line too. I had a hard time getting it to seal at first but I found out I was over flaring it. Since the NiCopp is So much softer I found that if I go light on the double flare, then get it nice and tight on the distribution block, Master, etc. it sealed really well.

It might have sealed, I was just worried about the back side of the flare. Every flare I did had a step or was uneven on the back side (step 1 of double flare) but the front side looked ok. I would have thought it was something I was doing but as soon as I switched to the SURR line it flared perfect every time.