Brake Line flaring tool

[DButler]

I am looking for a flaring tool and bender for brake lines. Looking for something that is good, but not something that is going to cost a fortunate. i saw a plier style online when searching are those any good. The one I have now pushes the line through the clamp. It is a real cheap one though.

[astroracer]

I did a lot of research b4 I bought this one...
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/Tools/CPDFTD.htm
You won't find a better set for the money. :)
This set was hands down the winner in a flaring tool comparison article.
Mark

[newmexicosaint]

I havent found a "GREAT" bender as of yet but I did buy a Mastercool 71480. I used all AN fittings on my car and this one does the 37 degree flares with EASE. They also make one for the standard flares too. Cost Me about $200 but was worth its weight in gold when it came time to use it. I cringed spending that much but glad I did. You won't regret buying a good one. good luck

[DButler]

well where is the best place to buy tuing also? (alum.)

[therobski]

Call brake Quip 856-251-9183 or www.brakequip.com They will sell direct to you. I called one or their distributors in the Dallas area and they did not have a clue to what I was looking for so that's how I know. Check out the web site and you can order the correct fittings. They make the 90/10 alloy tubing that's more user friendly ( bends easy with your hand!) than the std. line and much easier than stainless steel. This product I believe is now OEM on BMW and Jaguar and others. I have just ordered 3 times from them including today. Practice Practice Practice.....

[NOT A TA]

I've been using this Eastwood flaring tool lately for different sizes of lines using 45 flares. It works great, no slippage and doesn't leave marks in the tubing like the small one in the background. For 37's I use one from Aircraft Spruce. I use a bunch of different benders depending on tube sizes, types of materials, and tightness of bends.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/06/MVC026F2-1.jpg

[absintheisfun]

I am in LOVE with my Eastwood flaring tool. Stick it in a vice and boom...perfect flare after perfect flare...every time!

As for their plier brake line benders--stay away! I can't stand them. They crease the line and make it useless.
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I've had some small success with them, but usually I end up scrapping it and starting over.

I found the best thing is using the rickety old fashioned benders. The only drawback is that they don't make tight "U" bends.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/1001rc_04_o1949_chevy_brake_linestube_be-1.jpg

[MrQuick]

Unfortunately if you want the good stuff that works its gonna cost ya.
Best bender I have found are made by Imperial. http://www.purechoicemotorsports.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=42/category_id=70/home_id=70/mode=prod/prd42.htm
Can't beat the mastercool sets for flares. They have a basic kit but you can buy the master kit for a bit more. http://www.purechoicemotorsports.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=47/category_id=70/home_id=70/mode=prod/prd47.htm
Shop around and you might find a deal.

[therobski]

Yes I don't like the benders either. However I used the EZBEND line from Brake Quip and as a novice at this I bent my own lines. Between my hands and different size sockets to roll my bends I didn't need to spend the 89.95 on Eastwood's tube bender. ( Not yet anyway) When it comes time to bend the lines coming off the master cylinder, I may try a piece of two inch PVC to make the circles. This material is really great to use.

[11thhourfabrication]

I can say enough good things about the Eastwood flaring tool. Just did a job on my 60 delivery and it was so much easier than my imperial eastman tool and the lines looked better. The General bender works well but just about anything with the proper radius will work with standard steel lines, even your hands.

[HarleyR]

I have a sykes pickavant double flaring tool..... its the one that everything else like the Eastwoods are copied after... they re made in England are are almost impossible to find here in the US.... You can look up pro system brakes or Essex parts and find them brand new... or hunt Ebay like i did and find a sweet one for 90 bucks...

[Poopy]

I use a cheap double flaring kits dies, and a RIDGID clamp. Works great.